Mikal J. Stole


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Biography
Mikal serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Will County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee and has been responsible for organizing the annual Family Law Seminar for several years. Mikal is a frequent presenter to fellow members of the Bar Association on family law topics.
In addition to the practice of law, Mikal previously served two terms as a Village Trustee for the Village of Lansing, Illinois (elected in 2009 and 2013). Being an unmarried father, Mikal has a unique understanding of matters faced by clients in regards to custody and parenting time. He genuinely believes that Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb is second to none in preparation, knowledge of the law, and the ability the litigate when necessary.
Distinguished Positions
- Will County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2017 – Present
- Will County Bar Association Family Law Committee Chairperson, 2010 – Present
- Will County Domestic Relations Local Court Rules Committee 2019 – Present
- Will County Bar Association Parenting Class Program Chairperson 2020-Present
- Village Trustee, Lansing Illinois 2009-2017
Education
- John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2005
- University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, B.L.A., English, 2002
Bar Admission
- State of Illinois, 2005
- U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois, 2018
Professional Speaking Engagements
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “Allocation of Uncommon and Unusual Asset Pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/503”, 2019
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “Help My Spouse is a Narcissist”, 2019
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Implications of Legislative Revisions to 750 ILCS 5/600 et. Seq.”, 2016
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar “Legislative Overhaul of Child Support Statute”, 2016
- Presenter/Faculty at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar “Principals of Contempt”, 2014
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Proposed Changes to Proposed Changes to Part IV of IMDMA pursuant to HB 1452”, 2013
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association Ethics Seminar, “Illinois State Bar Association Advisory Ethics Opinions in 2011-2012”, 2012
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association, GAL Committee Seminar, “Caselaw Defining and Impacting the GAL’s Role”, 2011
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “2010-2011 Appellate Caselaw Update”, 2011
- Speaker at Will County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Seminar, “2009-2010 Appellate Caselaw Update”, 2010
Appellate Cases
- In re Marriage of Sanfratello, 393 Ill. App. 3d 641 (1st Dist. 2009)
- In re Marriage of Carlson-Urbanczyk, 2013 Ill. App. (3d) 120731
- In re Marriage of Pavek, 2013 IL App (3d) 120047-U
- In re Marriage of Dorfman, 2011 IL App (3d) 110099
- In re Marriage of Gilbert, 2019 IL App (3d) 180116-U
- In re Marriage of Hluska, 2011 IL App (1st) 092636
- In re Marriage of Kaczor, 2014 IL App (3d) 130531
- In re Marriage of Vargo, 2014 IL App (5th) 140012-U
Professional Acknowledgements
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
- SuperLawyers 2022 – Present
- Avvo Top Rated Attorney 2016 – Present
Service
- Invited Speaker to Will County Law Student Extern Program, 2017-2019, 2022
- Attorney for Student Shadow Will County Law Student Extern Program, 2014 – 2016
- Will County Legal Assistance Program for Pro-Bono Services, 2012-2013
Legislative Activities
- Testified at a Public Hearing Special Illinois House Committee on Redistricting, 2011
- Illinois State Representative Anthony DeLuca’s Economic Development Advisory Committee 2010-2013