Marie J. Casteel

Marie J. Casteel has been practicing law since 2011, focusing exclusively on family law throughout Ohio and Central Illinois. Her experience enables her to guide clients through emotionally charged legal matters such as divorce, custody, and mediation with empathy and precision. Marie combines her litigation skills with a commitment to achieving outcomes that truly support her clients’ long-term well-being.

Marie earned her B.S. in Art Education (K-12) from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2004. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2011. This educational foundation equipped her with strong analytical and communication skills essential for resolving complex family disputes effectively and compassionately.

Marie is a certified mediator and Guardian ad Litem, qualifications that enhance her ability to represent children’s best interests and help families reach amicable resolutions outside of court. Her professional memberships include the Illinois State Bar Association, Champaign County Bar Association, and McLean County Bar Association. Through these affiliations, she remains active in the legal community and continues to advance her understanding of evolving family law issues.

Marie J. Casteel approaches every case with a balance of legal expertise and human understanding. She recognizes that family law extends beyond court orders to the lasting impacts on each client’s personal and financial future. Practicing across Champaign, Vermilion, Ford, Douglas, DeWitt, Piatt, and McLean Counties, she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate change with dignity, clarity, and confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Casteel Law, LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Champaign County Bar Association
• Member, McLean County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Ohio

Education

• University of Cincinnati College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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