Teresa Ann McAdams

Teresa Ann McAdams is the Managing Partner of McAdams & Sartori, LLC, serving clients in Yorkville and surrounding Illinois communities. Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1997, she provides practical guidance and strong advocacy in family law, divorce, criminal defense, personal injury, and litigation matters that require careful strategy and focused representation.

Teresa earned her J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law in DeKalb, Illinois, after completing a B.A. in Communications at Elmhurst College. This academic foundation supports her ability to analyze complex legal issues, present persuasive arguments, and communicate clearly with clients during challenging and sensitive legal situations. Before entering private practice, she served as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office from 1998 to 2001.

Teresa’s practice reflects a balanced approach to advocacy, combining preparation, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving. In divorce and family law matters, she helps clients address difficult transitions involving rights, responsibilities, financial concerns, and future stability. In criminal defense matters, she works to protect clients’ interests throughout each stage of the process. Clients turn to her for steady counsel when legal issues carry emotional, financial, or personal consequences. She helps people understand their options, evaluate risks, and make informed decisions. Her work focuses on reducing uncertainty, building strong legal positions, and pursuing outcomes that support each client’s goals and long-term interests.

Teresa Ann McAdams’s professional recognition includes being named BusinessRate’s Best Divorce Lawyer in Yorkville in 2025 and being selected by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Criminal Defense in 2025. She has also received AVVO Top Attorney recognition, the AVVO Client’s Choice Award for Criminal Defense, Lead Counsel recognition, and family law honors. Teresa continues to serve individuals and families with professionalism, diligence, and integrity. Her background in prosecution, litigation, family law, and criminal defense allows her to guide clients through complex legal challenges with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, McAdams & Sartori, LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Northern Illinois University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Elmhurst College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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