Stephenson County Attorney

As a former resident of Freeport, IL, our founding attorney Zachary Townsend gained a lot of experience in front of Stephenson County judges. Use our knowledge and experience and the relationships we’ve built to your advantage for your Stephenson County matter.

Stephenson County includes:

Freeport
Dakota
Cedarville
Davis
German Valley
Lena
Orangeville
Pearl City
Ridott
Rock City
Winslow
Lake Summerset

Family law is a primary focus of our Stephenson County practice. We can help you and your family find a path forward regardless of your situation.

Divorce
Paternity
Custody
Child Support
Guardianship
Parenting Time
Adoption
Orders of Protection

How do I hire a Stephenson County attorney?

The first step is determining if a Pro Legal Care LLC attorney is a good fit for you and your case, which can be accomplished with a free initial consultation. Reach out to us online or call (815) 200-8802 today to set up an appointment, where one of our attorneys will go over the details of your specific situation and give you guidance to move forward.

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4.5

Pro Legal Care LLC

4.5

Lisa Lovelace

00:07 22 Nov 17

Zach is AMAZING! He cares about the client and most of all the children. Treats clients like family. Jeanie his assistant is so helpful and spot on. Zach is never late to court and always returns calls even on weekends. He is also reasonably priced. I can't recommend Pro Legal Care LLC enough for all your legal needs!!!!

Dustin Harvey

20:34 06 Dec 17

Zach is attentive, compassionate, and all around a great guy. He keeps an open line of communication and is very easy to contact. I'm very greatful for his hard work and will continue to use Zach as my family attorney.

Esmeralda Martinez

12:59 27 Oct 17

Zach is an amazing attorney, that goes above and beyond for his clients. I always refer him to family and friends.

Alison gratz

16:15 30 Nov 16

I worked with Zach Townsend to obtain an order of protection for domestic abuse and won my case. My favorite part about this process as it was very emotionally confusing for me was that Zach was not only sensitive to my situation, but he helped prepare me for all the different scenarios that may transpire. I gave him explicit personal details and messages as evidence and we went through it together. He described to me what kind of questions I may be challenged with if I were to take the witness stand and how to respond honestly, but also knowing that those questions may not be in my favor and insensitive to me as a person and how not to destroy my credibility by becoming offended. He did role playing with me to show me what he meant. We determined different avenues to go about preparing evidence: messages, asking for video footage from where the incident took place, subpoenaing a witness, etc. to make sure we were organized and in the best place to win. He pulled my respondent into a conference before the trial to offer him a plea and he took it. I was able to walk away with a two year order of protection due to his representation and am very happy with his services. He also made me a copy of all documentation and e-mailed me my order to have an electronic copy with myself at all times and gave me more pointers on how to remain safe and what to do if the order is violated. I highly recommend him to anyone.

Cherish Schwartz

20:21 05 Sep 16

Zachary Townsend has been my lawyer for over a year since I first met him asking for help. He will listen to the problems, review evidence thoroughly, give you the best advice he can & he will do everything possible in court so it's a fair hearing/trial. He is worth every penny hiring him. He keeps his clients updated on everything, he is always a phone call/text message away & he truly cares for his clients seeking justice. He in my opinion is the BEST lawyer you can have. Don't look any father if you need a lawyer, call him & set up an appointment if you're needing legal advice/representation for anything!!!

Xzena Rodriguez

19:08 19 Jan 18

Very helpful very organized and very satisfied.will use him again.ty

Cecelia Hendrickson

01:22 30 Jan 18

Attorney Zack is awesome.He handled a case for my son a few years ago.Hes kind,patient,a good listener .And a friend.He always treated us with respect.Always was available.I highly recommend Attorney Zack Townsend.

Amanda Fitch

19:37 28 Mar 18

Attorney Davies with Pro Legal Care is dedicated to providing clients with outstanding representation. Attorney Davies is thorough, responsive, and effective. Not only did Attorney Davies save me time and money, but also achieved the best possible outcome for my case. I highly recommend Attorney Davies and Pro Legal Care!

Brittney Walker

17:30 16 May 18

Zach Townsend has been easy to reach and when things are hitting the fan and he is right there making sure things are done right and very fair

Raneem Shamseldin

22:40 25 May 18

Zachary has been my attorney for a variety of needs for over 5 years. He has always done a great job in my defense and given me the results I was looking for. Pro Legal Care is a great team and always puts clients first.

Jeremy Petersen

17:51 22 Jul 18

I want to thank you Mr. Zack for helping me in my legal matter. I came from out of state and he did a great job with just one court appearance. I strongly recommend pro legal care and zack as a lawyer. He is very fair and affordable.

Sarah Devey

23:08 14 Aug 18

I can not thank Zach enough for what he has done for me and bringing my son home I will forever be greatful I will always highly recommend Pro legal care and Zachary THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING MY VOICE

Jeffrey Titus

22:37 05 Sep 18

Zach is a great guy. Very smart. He can do just about anything

Cristian Mayer

17:49 09 Oct 18

Zach Townsend is an amazing lawyer i am glad I hired him to help me with my case

Linda Gurley

17:36 13 Nov 18

Zak did a GREAT job with my divorcé and was very professional and very respectful. I would reccomend him to anyone looking for an attorney!

Lee Rodewald

20:53 26 Nov 18

Zach is highly knowledgeable on wills. Would recommend to all.

Jared C

15:36 27 Oct 18

Had an appointment scheduled the day after first call, and had an answer to my legal inquiries the same week. Thanks again!

Nathan Shugart

15:58 06 Dec 18

Attorney Austin Davies is very knowledgeable, and can be trusted to represent your best interests as a client. I highly recommend him and Pro Legal Care!

Brandon Swenson

18:44 10 Dec 18

Had great experience with Mr. Townsend got everything done in very professional manner.

domerchi1

17:37 18 Dec 18

Awesome service! Zachary and the team helped me out immensely when my father got sick and I had to take care of his legal problems while he was in the hospital. I was feeling overwhelmed, and they walked me through the process every step of the way. They really made sure my family was taken care of. I can’t say enough about well I was treated!

Shawn Hinrichs

20:38 21 Dec 18

The Dynamic Duo, otherwise known as Zach and Austin, made my divorce so easy! Highly recommend these men for all your legal troubles.

Doug Shaw

20:57 27 Dec 18

Zach and his team were awesome to work with. He took time to explain everything, gave us realistic timeline expectations, communicated every step of the way, and never made us hound him for an answer. Other lawyers ignore you and make it hard to contact them, but Pro Legal Care's team communicates every step of the way and are there to answer all of your questions. Our adoption was done just as he said and met the timeline that he gave. Zach's knowledge of the legal world was exceptional and I would definitely recommend him and his team for your legal needs!

Geri Scharwath

20:53 03 Jan 19

He is a great Attorney and I appreciate everything he did! He helped me very much and got me exactly what I wanted.

Amy Chatfield

15:40 09 Jan 19

Zach and Austin are both incredibly knowledgable and compassionate. They were patient in answering all of my questions and aiding me in a time of need. It's very obvious that they are not motivated by cashing in on their clients. They genuinely care about each case and making sure their clients are informed. 10/10 highly recommend!

jason fox

01:24 18 Jan 19

Great straight forward friendly professional service. From day one till the end was perfect. Thank you to everyone in the office.

Nate Gyllin

22:45 18 Mar 19

Austin D., and Zach did a amazing time, with my case. Erin T. Always made sure I knew I had court. Very professional, , blunt and to the point. Would definitely recommend to anyone out there. Took the time to review my case and stepped up and took ahold of my situation. Thanks guys and Erin. Nate G.

Staszek M

21:35 22 Apr 19

Zachary really helped me out today. I really appreciate his professional expertise.

Julie Swenson-Nelson

14:14 01 May 19

Had a great experience with Zack and his team. Very professional and courteous. Would definitely recommend!

Valerie Carlson

16:27 05 May 19

Zach is a very skilled & knowledgeable lawyer. He is very attentive to his clients’ needs & counsels based on their best interests in accordance with the law. He is very professional & reliable! I would recommend anyone to him that is seeking advice on their case!

Tracie Drake

15:22 17 Jul 19

I hired Zach based on a recommendation and I was not disappointed. While my custody case did last much longer than I would have liked I do realize that he only had so much control over that, and opposing counsel was a royal pain in the butt who caused most of the wasted time. He absolutely did his best to advocate for my son and I to achieve not only majority parenting time, but also to set boundaries that protect us from potential loopholes that could have been a major headache. He and his staff responded in a timely manner, answered when I needed them most, and pushed harder when things were getting too out of hand. I cannot thank Zach and his team enough (Erin I’m looking at you!) because they really did make my year. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope this review can help the next person looking for help and answers.

Bradley Cavins

17:09 24 Jul 19

They were very helpful and knowledgeable. I’m thankful I found Zachary Townsend. Also, Erin was very helpful and always kept be updated.

Kelsi Getty

21:49 01 Aug 19

Attorney Townsend is a wonderful attorney! Made my divorce quick and relatively painless, and put everything in language I could easily understand. 10/10 would recommend!

Annette Jennings

15:02 06 Aug 19

Mr. Townsend is very knowledgeable and friendly, would recommend to anyone for legal services.

Vernicka Williams

16:50 07 Aug 19

Mr. Townsend Attorney helped me get the answered i needed to some important questions he was very respectful and knowledgable about my questiins i am very satisfied with his services and would recommend him at any given momnent for all legal issues

Jesse Fulmer

19:45 07 Aug 19

Great guy grew up with him helped me with a problem on his own time very much appreciated and very much recommend

JessicaN

13:27 23 Sep 19

Attorney Townsend and his team were consummate professionals. I was very satisfied with the high level of attention, care and respect I received from everyone in the office. I highly recommend their services.

Elizabeth Swanson

15:39 15 Oct 19

I cant say enough awesome things about attorney townsend. He got me everything I wanted to my daughter. I cant say thank you enough zach.

Jessie Anderson

15:05 08 Oct 19

Zach helped me to keep my kids safe! Very thankful

Matthew Burns

16:43 08 Nov 19

Zach and his firm are the only people I would ever trust to take care of myself and my family. When my father had his stroke he had every financial crisis you could think of. Zach walked me through everything and made the best of an incredibly overwhelming situation. If you need an attorney, you’ll be happy you called

Miss Stein

20:34 26 Nov 19

He has helped our Fence company with all of our business matters, would recommend to anyone! Thanks Zachary!

ALVARO Ramirez

20:37 26 Nov 19

Best lawyers in town outstanding people to work with totally worth it

becky woodrow

22:41 14 Apr 20

If your in need of Legal Services, please give them a call. I can't boast enough about how wonderful their entire team is. From the front line to behind the scenes every single team member was so awesome. Keri Johnson represented me with a extremely delicate situation and she was amazing. She is very knowledgeable, personable and dedicated! She handled my case with professionalism and understanding. I can't boast enough about her and the entire team! Seriously check them out, if you ever find yourself in need of Legal Services, you won't regret it!

Camille Heilman

17:17 30 May 20

Thank you Pro Legal for all you help and being my eyes, ears and support system through one the most difficult season of my life. Zachary you helped save my life. You and your team are angels from above!!!

Tom Gilman

23:55 10 Jun 20

My wife and I were finally able to make our dreams of being parents come true of adopting a child. Zachary Townsend was there every step of the way and made it a very painless process!! If I ever get the opportunity to adopt again Zachary will be my first choice of attorneys!!

John Martelin

17:45 16 Jun 20

I found attorneys Townsend and Johnson to both be very good and very professional. I worked more with Attorney Johnson in my case and I would even go as far to say that she was exceptional in the quality of her work. I’m very happy with the services they provided, as well as the outcome.

Yousif Qayssar

16:46 16 Jun 20

attorney townsend was good for me. good for my children. good for my family. If you got issues call towsend. very helpful.

Jacob Prouty

21:47 03 Jul 20

Zachery townsend is a amazing lawyer, he deffinetly values his costumers and gets the job done efficiently and fast with amazing reaults.

Mrs Hickman

01:02 01 Sep 20

Townsend and the entire firm rock. You will be very pleased with the service. Professional, understanding, efficient, calming, confident, and patient. I was pleased with the outcome. I felt like the whole team put themselves in my shoes. It was genuine heartfelt. Any doubts I had in the beginning were always reassured. Divorce matter quick & smooth. Very outstanding. Highly recommended! Zachary Townsend is great!

Brittany Mitchell

18:53 15 Jan 21

Hired Zach and his team for my divorce. They were all very professional and got everything done in a timely matter. Reassured me throughout my case that they would do everything they could so I could keep my dog and my personal assets. They are a great team to have.

Nessa Nguyen

05:41 23 Apr 21

I hired Townsend and his team for my divorce and I was very pleased! He walked me through everything and made sure I understood everything. Very professional Definitely recommend.

Ryan Hicks

21:37 07 May 21

I can’t thank attorney Townsend and attorney Johnson enough for all their hard work the past year and a half. They worked with me on a payment plan, they always kept me in the loop, if I called to speak with them they either got on the phone immediately or I got a call back within hours. My case had ups and downs but they always remained optimistic and professional and delivered on everything I had hoped for. Not easy for a dad to get custody and they helped me get full custody with all decision making powers in all aspects. Highly recommend pro legal care!

Dana Marie

15:11 28 May 21

I cannot rave about this law firm enough!! They all worked together very well to handle everything quickly and efficiently and walked me through every step of my case! I will definitely be using them in the future if needed!-

Tyler Mckee

20:33 29 Oct 21

Best lawyer in the rockford are he went up and beyond my expectations its very hard for a father to get custody and I do thank you so much Zack you are amazing words can't describe how thankful I am for you and everything you've done I highly recommend

Garrett Lang

18:41 31 Oct 21

I could write a novel on all the good things about Zachary Townsend and the lawyer group! If it wasn't for Townsend my daughter would not be here today. Thank you so much you guys saved my daughter's life! I now Custody of my daughter because of this lawyer group I can't tell people enough how thankful I am for Townsend group I always tell people they need to use them when they have problems like I had! Townsend got me custody of my daughter very quickly with no stress he explained to me everything that was going to happen and what to do and everything he said was right on! Thank you guys so much! You have no idea how much I appreciate your hard work if you are reading through reviews and come across mine I highly recommend this lawyer group! I will never even think about looking for another lawyer ever again!

Alestorm5000

03:03 07 Nov 21

As a father, I have been through a few lawyers in getting custody of my son. Some more affordable than others. But they pale in comparison to Zach and his team. They got things done quickly and efficiently in a few months what other lawyers would have dragged out for a year, as well as handling every request I had, regardless of how odd it seemed or how unusual it was. If you want a lawyer on your side, I fully recommend them. Other lawyers might have lesser rates, but they will drag their feet when it comes time to finish up with court, costing you far more time and money in the long run. My only regret is that I didn't hire them years ago. If you need a lawyer, you should hire them. You won't regret it.

John McCutcheon

14:28 09 Dec 21

Hands down one of the best law firms in the Rockford area. I have had Zack and his team on my side for countless occasions. I couldn’t ask for a better attorney to represent me on the custody battle I have had to go through and still am. I highly recommend them to be your legal representative highly knowledgeable and fights for everything you want. I thank you Zack and the team…

courtney parks

15:53 10 Dec 21

Attorney Townsend fought for our the adoption of our daughter and we won. The best results and the best service we could have asked for. Incredibly professional and timely. We are forever grateful for what he and his team were able to achieve for our family.

Sean Bond

15:56 10 Dec 21

The entire team at Pro Legal Care was very helpful and efficient in getting our adoption approved. We were so impressed with their office. They achieved the best possible outcome in our case.

Chyanne Cotey

03:38 13 Jan 22

I would and have been recommending attorney Townsend to everyone I know. He’s is extremely knowledgeable and won’t give up. Most of all, he cares! Out of the lawyers I’ve had in the past, I would give him 10 stars if I could. Thank you so much for what you do Mr. Townsend. :)

Kevin McLoughlin

20:43 14 Apr 22

I honestly felt as if I was treated as their most important client. No matter your issue, reach out to Attorney Townsend first for advice. He will not steer you wrong and is 100% dependable. Beyond satisfied with the quality of service from everyone on the team. Thank you Attorney Townsend

Jonah Nunez

17:23 23 May 22

Attorney Townsend has helped my family with all of our legal needs over the past few years. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and Attorney Townsend got us everything we had hoped for. I have and will continue to recommend Pro Legal Care.

Chris Mccollom

12:48 15 Jun 22

We used Attorney Townsend for a custody battle and he was great. We gained full custody and every step of the way Attorney Townsend was there for us and always concerned and attentive to our family. Him and his legal team kept us in the loop at all times and worked vigorously to get us the outcome we wanted and deserved. I recommend Attorney Townsend and Pro Legal Care LLC.

Shae Edler

00:18 30 Jun 22

My husband and I hired Attorney Zach Townsend represent us in an adoption case. Throughout the entire process, his office maintained a clear line of communication. They let us know what to expect from start to finish. Any question that we had they answered. I’m thankful to have found his office and I’m grateful to the office for helping with the adoption and making our family ‘legally’ complete.

K H

00:43 08 Aug 22

My experience with this legal team was great! I hired them for a relative of mine and they did a great job! It only cost half of what I originally paid them. They returned the other half to me. I would recommend them.

Jessie Miles

14:58 19 Aug 22

I highly recommend due to the efficient, fast work done with this business. Our attorney and his staff were great with communication. Thank you!

ryan beaver

20:21 06 Sep 22

Zachary Townsend and his Team did an amazing job handling my case. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest and truly cares about his clients. I was always kept informed, walked through everything that was happening, reached out to before each court date to make sure I understood everything that was going on. Thank you so much for providing excellent legal care and leading us to the outcome we were hoping for. I will, without a doubt remain with this firm for any legal issues in the future.

Lisa Zeimetz

22:47 28 Oct 22

I wanted an attorney that was fair and pragmatic. I wanted someone that would respect a very long marriage and despite some strong emotions, provide guidance in a manner that made you feel like a good human at the end of it all. Divorce is never easy but it is "easier" if you have someone that is in your corner that helps you maintain your integrity. Mr. Townsend and team were very much there to help me accomplish that. Attorney Townsend allowed me to protect myself while maintaining the ability to do the right thing.

Cheryl Saunders

15:08 21 Oct 22

I had some issues concerning my previous employer and I called and spoke with Mark who is the practice manager of the firm. He was so kind and gave me a referral to someone that may be able to help me. He took the time to listen to my concerns even though this wasn't their area of practice. I wish there were more people like him. I definitely think I would have been a good hands had I been able to go with this firm. Thank you Mark

Stephanie Lowery

19:15 27 Feb 23

Wish 10 stars is an option. We had an issue obtaining a certified marriage license in Florida, the county could not locate it. Contacted Pro Legal Care in Illinois. (Where we reside) They contacted us in 30 min. and Yavonne was able to assist us with our next steps She was able to order it on a Friday and we had it in our mailbox Monday afternoon. Thank you Pro Legal Care for the fast response and navigating state laws to be sure our 26 years of marriage does exist. :-)

Kristina Picasso

12:00 28 Apr 23

Mr. TOWNSEND has been a Phenomenal truly compassionate, knowledgeable, empathetic, and Justice fighting lawyer. If you want to choose anyone to represent you in any case Mr Townsend will go to bat for you. He has shown and proven to me time and time again of his dependability and his demand for people to be accountable for their actions. No words can express how grateful I am for being able to say I am represented by pro-legal care by Mr Townsend thank you and to all his staff as well for being so thorough and always explaining everything so thoroughly and being easily accessible which is vital when needing attorney representation.

Kyra N

20:43 24 Mar 23

I highly recommend Pro Legal Care LLC for all of your legal needs. Attorney Townsend and his team of legal and administrative professionals helped me when I was in an emergency situation, leading to a quick resolution and divorce. Attorney Townsend is very reasonable, honest, patient, and truly cares about helping his clients. He walked me through every step of the way and made sure that every single one of my concerns were understood and addressed. In addition, Yavonne and Marc were extremely helpful and kind throughout the process. Thank you all so much for your efforts and work, I am so grateful.

Emilio Opengo

19:30 15 Apr 23

Hands down the best team I've had in my corner. They've gone above and beyond to help me as well as going out of their way to keep me informed and making sure I know exactly what's going on in every aspect of these proceedings. I have gained custody of my children thanks to zach and his team. I highly recommend pro legal care for your family cases.

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