The Law Offices of Laurence J. Bolon provides quality legal services in the practice areas of Divorce, Child Custody, and Criminal Law Defense to clients living in Cook County and Northwest Suburban Chicago.
Attorney Laurence J. Bolon earned his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School after graduating from the University of Illinois where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After graduating from law school, Laurence served as Cook County Assistant State's Attorney from 1969 to 1977. Laurence served as Chief of Criminal Appeals for almost 3 years and more than 4 years in the felony trial division, including service as the supervisor of the felony trial division at the Daley Center. Laurence was a former instructor in Appellate Advocacy at Loyola University School of Law and has authored 13 professional publications, including a book on criminal appeals. Laurence has given numerous lectures before colleges and civic groups including programs of IICLE, Northwestern University School of Law, John Marshall Law School, Chicago-Kent College of Law, and the State?s Attorney's Association and Drug Enforcement Administration.
Laurence has tried over 300 civil and criminal cases including more than 75 jury trials. Additionally, Laurence has personally handled dozens of cases on appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court, and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Because of his impressive background and years of experience representing clients in family law and criminal defense, Laurence J. Bolon is well respected within the legal community and highly sought after as a divorce and criminal law defense counsel.
Laurence J. Bolon creates and maintains close personal relationships with his clients and prides himself on always being accessible and working around his clients' schedules. Laurence appreciates the importance of each of his clients and provides the personal care and attention they deserve. Clients are kept apprised of the progress being made on their cases and phone calls are returned in a timely manner.
Divorce
At The Law Offices of Laurence J. Bolon, you can expect to receive personal guidance through your family law issues, as attorney Laurence J. Bolon works to meet your expectations with regards to divorce, child custody, custody modification, visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, legal separation, and guardianship. Family law issues can be emotionally and psychologically difficult and that is precisely why it is important to retain an attorney who is empathetic to your situation. Laurence J. Bolon will look out for your best interests and ensure that every legal issue is accounted for.
Child Custody
The Law Offices of Laurence J. Bolon fights to protect clients' rights and promote their best interests. Whether you are currently going through a divorce or separation, or need legal assistance in modifying your current child custody, child support, or visitation arrangements, The Law Offices of Laurence J. Bolon can help you.
Criminal Law Defense
Attorney Laurence J. Bolon has practiced criminal defense law for over 30 years. Laurence's passion for the law and commitment to his clients is apparent in the courtroom, as he is always well prepared, current on the law, and zealous in providing defense. Domestic abuse occupies the majority of Laurence's criminal law practice. Whether you need to obtain an order of protection or are fighting against the enforcement of an order, The Law Offices of Laurence J. Bolon can help you.
Admitted: 1969, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1970, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit; 1977, U.S. Supreme Court; 2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1969
College: University of Illinois, B.S., 1965
Member: Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations; Northwest Suburban Bar; Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Illinois Appellate Association.
Born: New York, 1944
