Angel M. Traub

Angel M. Traub is an experienced attorney whose practice focuses on family law, divorce, guardianship, mediation, estate planning, and probate matters. With more than two decades of legal experience, she is known for balancing assertive advocacy with practical problem-solving to help clients navigate complex and emotionally challenging issues. Her work includes representing individuals in contested family matters, guiding clients through planning decisions, and handling disputes involving estates and trusts.

Angel earned her J.D., cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School, where she served on Law Review and received multiple academic honors. She completed her B.A., summa cum laude, at Northern Illinois University. Since 2001, she has been licensed to practice in Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois. Her strong academic training and early leadership experience helped establish the foundation for her thorough and client-focused approach.

Throughout her career, Angel has served in numerous court-appointed roles, including Guardian ad Litem, Child Representative, mediator, and certified parenting coordinator. She has worked extensively across Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties, offering structured guidance in matters involving parenting, support, allocation of responsibilities, and child-related concerns. Her background in contested estate litigation and trust administration also allows her to address multi-layered cases that intersect family and financial issues.

Angel M. Traub is widely recognized for her professional leadership, including past service as President of both the DuPage County Bar Association and the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. Her honors include repeated recognition as an Illinois Super Lawyer, Top 100 Lawyer by legal associations, and multiple awards for service and professional excellence. As a frequent CLE presenter and speaker, she contributes to ongoing education in areas such as guardianship, custody, mediation, and estate planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, A. Traub & Associates
• Former President, DuPage County Bar Association
• Former President, DuPage Association of Women Lawyers
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, American Society of Legal Advocates

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• The John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northern Illinois University
  BA with Summa Cum Laude

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