Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law
Areas of Practice
Comprehensive legal representation across family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and mediation — all handled personally by Daniel Kay.
Practice Area
Family Law
Daniel handles divorce, child custody, support, property division, and Orders of Protection — all while providing steady guidance and protecting your rights. Legal problems can be stressful, but you don't have to face them alone.
Divorce
Navigating the end of a marriage requires careful legal guidance. Daniel handles all aspects of divorce proceedings with clarity and compassion — from uncontested separations to complex contested divorces.
Child Custody
Your children's wellbeing is the priority. Daniel works to establish custody arrangements that protect your parental rights and serve your children's best interests.
Child Support
Ensuring fair financial support for your children. Daniel advocates for appropriate support orders and modifications when circumstances change.
Property Division
Illinois law requires equitable distribution of marital assets. Daniel ensures your property rights are fully protected throughout the process.
Orders of Protection
When safety is at stake, swift legal action matters. Daniel helps clients obtain or respond to orders of protection with urgency and care.
Paternity
Establishing legal paternity is the foundation for custody, support, and parental rights. Daniel guides clients through this process efficiently.
"Dedicated Advocacy. Personal Attention."
Practice Area
Personal Injury
When you've been hurt because of someone else's negligence, you deserve an attorney who will fight for every dollar you're owed. Daniel Kay handles personal injury cases with the same dedication and thoroughness he brings to every matter — personally, from intake through resolution.
Daniel represents individuals injured due to negligence. He pursues fair compensation and advocates for your interests from start to resolution. You won't be passed off to a paralegal — Daniel handles your case personally.
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
A criminal charge is serious. Whether you're facing a misdemeanor or a felony, you need an attorney who understands both sides of the courtroom. Daniel served as an Assistant Public Defender and an Assistant Attorney General — he knows how prosecutors think, and he uses that knowledge to defend you.
As a former JAG officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, Daniel also has experience defending service members in military proceedings — a rare and valuable background for any criminal defense attorney.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation Services
Not every legal dispute needs to be resolved in a courtroom. Mediation offers a confidential, cost-effective alternative that puts you in control of the outcome. Daniel Kay serves as a neutral mediator, helping parties reach mutually agreeable solutions.
With his extensive background as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, Daniel brings a uniquely balanced perspective to mediation — understanding all sides of a dispute and guiding parties toward fair, lasting resolutions.
Confidential Process
All mediation sessions are private and protected.
Cost-Effective
Resolve disputes without the expense of prolonged litigation.
You Control the Outcome
Parties reach their own agreement, not a judge's decision.
Family & Civil Matters
Effective for divorce, custody, business, and civil disputes.
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