Marjorie Sher is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1990 and subsequently continued her education at Kent College of Law located in Chicago, where she graduated in 1993. Marjorie immediately began to practice law in Lake County, Illinois after graduation and began concentrating primarily in family law during 1996. Her professional career is enhanced by additional legal services including , but not limited to the following: Board Member, Vice President and subsequent President of the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County; Secretary, Vice President and President of the Lake County Bar Association; presenter of seminars related to family law to the Family Law Committee, Real Estate Committee and People's Law School; Mock Trial Judge; former Teen Court Judge; former Co-Chair of the Legal Aid Committee and former Co-Chair of the Campaign for Legal Services. Additionally, Marjorie has volunteered her time to present to school aged children yearly regarding Law Day, regularly appears at the yearly Lake County Drop-In Clinic, and volunteers at Feed My Starving Children and Bernie’s Book Bank.

Marjorie Sher's commitment to each client is to provide comprehensive and realistic advice to the client so that they are able to make decisions that are emotionally, financially and legally sound decisions. Marjorie believes that knowledge is empowerment; and therefore, she will do everything in her power to see that each client is fully informed, as to both the law and the effects of the law to each individual issue. She prides herself in making every effort to maintain close communication with each client, so that each one will be prepared for the difficult choices they will certainly face in any family law matter.

The attorney you choose can be one of the most important decisions that you make in a family law case. Issues of custody, support, property division and things of that nature are issues that can change your life. Therefore, you should choose an attorney who practices primarily family law, one who has the experience and knowledge of the law to present to you so that you will be able to make the decisions that are in your best interest.

Marjorie is proud of the client relationships which she has established. Most of her clients are referrals from other satisfied clients and their friends, relatives and business associates.

The Law Office of Marjorie Sher is conveniently located one block west of the Lake County Courthouse. There is no fee for an initial consultation in most cases, therefore, contact Marjorie today to schedule an appointment. You will not be disappointed.