Amy H. McAuley

Amy H. McAuley is a family law attorney at McAuley Family Law, LLC in Barrington, Illinois, serving clients in Cook, Lake, and McHenry Counties. She focuses on divorce, child support, child custody, maintenance, parentage, property division, domestic violence protective orders, adoption, DCFS defense, grandparents’ rights, father’s rights, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, asset discovery, mediation, and collaborative law. Her practice centers on clear guidance, steady communication, practical planning, and respectful advocacy for families facing difficult legal issues and major decisions that can affect children, finances, housing, and long-term stability.

Amy earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1999. She earned her B.A. from Northern Illinois University in 1989. Her legal education and undergraduate training support her careful analysis, organized case preparation, and ability to explain legal options in a direct way. She uses that background to help clients understand each step, review possible outcomes, and make informed decisions during stressful family law matters.

Amy has more than 15 years of litigation experience in family law and child protection. Her career includes public work at the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office and private practice in a smaller firm setting. She is also court approved as a Guardian Ad Litem and Child Representative in Lake and Cook Counties. This experience has given her insight into custody disputes, visitation issues, child welfare concerns, and complex family conflicts from several sides.

Amy H. McAuley helps people by building case strategies around their goals, budgets, and family needs. She works to avoid unnecessary delay, reduce costly conflict when possible, and keep clients informed about the law, strategy, and next steps. She has helped families seek workable resolutions involving children, support, property, safety, enforcement, and post-judgment changes. Her approach combines professional courtesy, focused advocacy, and personal attention, so clients can move forward with confidence and regain stability. She supports clients through negotiation, litigation, and settlement talks when those paths serve their best interests and family goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McAuley Family Law, LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Lake County Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northern Illinois University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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