Aurelija Fitzpatrick believes that a large part of her job is being a problem solver. She also understands that people are often misunderstood. Aurelija has a unique ability to collaborate with family law clients by listening to her client's concerns, evaluating multiple courses of action, and ensuring that they have the tools they need to be successful and comfortable after litigation ends.
Aurelija also serves as a pro bono child representative through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, representing children in high-conflict domestic relations matters. Aurelija has written and published articles on numerous issues, including financial support, grandparents’ rights, and immigration issues for unaccompanied minors. She has also given presentations on a variety of family law issues.
Aurelija practices in Cook, DuPage, Will, McHenry, and Lake Counties. She is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Supreme Court. Aurelija is an active member of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) and is a co-chair of the WBAI’s Domestic Relations Committee. She is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association.
Our firm values Aurelija’s focus on the mental health of our clients by getting to the root causes of the issues. We support her willingness to collaborate with family therapists and other health professionals involved with the cases.