Sarah Zigulich | Chicago Family Law Attorney & Founding Member of SDZ Law LLC
Sarah Zigulich is the Principal and Founding Member of SDZ Law LLC, a Chicago-based family law practice focused on divorce, matrimonial matters, and family-focused legal guidance. Since 2011, she has worked in family law, helping clients navigate complex legal and personal challenges through litigation, negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Family L
aw Experience and Legal Approach
As a divorce lawyer and family law attorney, Sarah Zigulich represents individuals facing significant transitions involving their families, finances, and future. Her practice encompasses traditional contested litigation, appeals, negotiation, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, and collaborative law.
Through SDZ Law LLC, she provides legal services involving divorce, child custody, child support, high-conflict parenting relationships, and complex financial issues. Her approach recognizes that family law matters often require both careful legal analysis and an understanding of the personal circumstances affecting each client.
Sarah’s experience with multiple dispute-resolution methods allows her to evaluate different paths toward resolving family law matters, whether through negotiated agreements, mediation, collaborative processes, or courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Education and Professional Development
Sarah Zigulich earned her law degree from The John Marshall Law School, now the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. During law school, she was a member of The John Marshall Law Review and Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society.
She previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, with double minors in Sociology and Women’s Studies. Her academic background provides an additional perspective on the interpersonal and family dynamics that frequently arise in matrimonial and family law.
In 2013, Sarah completed a Divorce Mediation Certificate through Northwestern University, further developing her knowledge of dispute-resolution processes.
Professional Recognition and Community Involvement
Sarah has received several professional distinctions throughout her career, including recognition as a 2019 Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a 2019 Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, and a 2017 Top 40 Under 40 honoree by The National Advocates. She also received a 2015 Clients’ Choice Award from Avvo and has held an Avvo 10.0 Top Attorney rating.
Her professional involvement includes serving as Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women Committee, as well as membership in the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. Her legal writing is also reflected in her Illinois State Bar Association author profile.
Outside of her legal practice, Sarah has contributed to the community through volunteer work with PAWS Chicago.
Continued Focus on Family Law
Sarah Zigulich’s return to full-time family law practice reflects her continued commitment to serving individuals and families in the Chicago area. Her work at SDZ Law LLC combines experience in contested matters with a broad understanding of negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
Additional information about her professional background is available through her LinkedIn profile, Avvo attorney profile, and Super Lawyers firm profile.
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