About
Molly E. Caesar is the co-founder and partner at Caesar & Bender, LLP, a top-rated Chicago family law firm. With deep experience in litigation and negotiation, she advocates for clients across all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, support, and assisted reproduction matters. Molly is known for her client-focused approach and unwavering dedication to securing the best possible outcomes.
Molly earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, graduating summa cum laude and earning membership in the prestigious Order of the Coif. During law school, she served on the DePaul Law Review and received multiple CALI Awards for Excellence. She continues her academic involvement as an adjunct professor at DePaul and a member of the school’s Family Law Advisory Board.
Molly exclusively practices family law, including prenuptial agreements, parenting time, child support, alimony, orders of protection, and embryo agreement litigation. She has successfully represented clients at the trial, appellate, and supreme court levels. Her undergraduate background in psychology and social work helps her support clients through the emotional challenges of family law cases.
Molly E. Caesar is a highly recognized family law attorney, consistently named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2018–2024 and recognized by Leading Lawyers and Elite Lawyer. Her work has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, and she has been honored by top legal organizations, including the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
Molly E. Caesar brings compassion, detail, and strategic advocacy to every case. At Caesar & Bender, LLP, she continues to lead with integrity and excellence, guiding clients through some of life’s most difficult legal transitions with confidence and care.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founding Partner, Caesar & Bender, LLP
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Illinois
Education
- DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges






- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
- Guardianship




