About Benedict Schwarz II

Benedict Schwarz II is a lawyer practicing matrimonial and family law, real estate, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Benedict received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1965, and has been licensed for 55 years. Benedict practices at Law Offices of Benedict Schwarz, II P.C. in St. Charles, IL.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

Real Estate
Trusts and Estates 1
- Estate Planning
Other 2
- Matrimonial and Family Law
- Court Approved Family Mediator and Private Family Mediator

Practice Details

Firm Information

Position
Partner

Firm Name
Law Offices of Benedict Schwarz, II P.C.

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1971, Illinois
1973, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

Memberships

Illinois State Bar Association - Member, 1971 to Present ( Member of the Family Law Section Council for seven years, Former Chair of Child Support Sub-Committee, Member of Domestic Violence Task Force for five years, Assisted in re-write of Domestic Violence Act, Special Project Chair - drafted revisions for the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act)
Kane County Bar Association - Member, 1971 to Present (Chair of the Family Law Committee from 1991 to 1993, Member of the Family Law Committee, member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer 1993-1994, Chair of Legislative Committee, 1994)
McHenry County Bar Association - Member, 1993 to present
DuPage County Bar Association - Member, 2014 to present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - Member, 2006-2017
Academy of Family Mediators - General Member, 1993-2000
Academy of Family Mediators - Advanced Practitioner Member, 2000-2017
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Member, 1978 to 2017 (AAML fellow since 1978, Vice President 1995-1997 and Member of Board of Directors, 1993-1998, Legislation and Lobbying Committee, 1997-1998, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, 1997-1998, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1997-1998)
Education & Certifications

Law School
John Marshall Law School
Class of 1971
J.D.

Other Education
University of Wisconsin
Class of 1965
B.S.
Social Psychology
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1942
New York, N.Y., April 8, 1942

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