As a Latina, being raised in a single-parent household of seven children, Patricia has first-hand knowledge of what it takes to overcome obstacles in life. Patricia has a passion for justice and will fight for you. She believes that everyone should know their basic legal rights and will teach her clients to assert them in any given situation.

Patricia‘s background in psychology gives her a unique perspective in dealing with difficult situations. This gives Patricia an edge as she takes a proactive and holistic approach to each case. Her approach offers the highest quality of legal services.

Patricia will achieve the best result for her clients by minimizing court interference and legal fees. She is able to fully advocate for your best interests while you walk away with as much money in your pockets to support you and your family. This is a win-win for all those involved.

“Before my client makes a decision as to the course to take, I offer a cost-benefit analysis to determine the financial and emotional costs of that decision and encourage my client to minimize both.”

College
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 1995

Law School
DePaul University—College of Law Chicago, Illinois | Juris Doctor, 2000

Member
Patricia is a member of Matrimonial Law Section of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA), Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County and the Lake County Bar Association. Memberships in the Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, National Hispanic Bar Association, Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Lake Zurich Business Women Connected. Patricia has also served as a past board member of the NWSBA and past president of the NWSBA Women of the Law Committee.

Practicing in the Illinois counties of Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake and McHenry.