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Katharine Hatch recognizes the emotional and legal complexities of family as it relates to divorce, child custody, spousal support, domestic violence, legal separation, and property division. She provides compassionate, personalized guidance to help navigate the Illinois family law system.
Katharine Hatch has amazed juries for 20 years, fifteen of which as an assistant public defender handling some of the most complex felony cases. With over 80 trials, her extensive courtroom experience ensures she is a formidable negotiator and a strong advocate when litigation is required.
Katharine Hatch prides herself in providing outstanding client service. She values open and honest communications. She preserves her client’s dignity and humanity through what can be a difficult process. And she is zealous in achieving a favorable outcome for you.
Katharine Hatch primary works in Lake County covering cities like Highland Park, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, North Chicago, Gurnee, Vernon Hills, Round Lake Beach, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Zion, but she also handles cases in surrounding communities. Katharine delivers tailored advise and strategies in family matters.
Katharine Hatch combines a deep knowledge of courtroom experience with a client-centered approach. Katharine works to preserve the dignity and humanity of a client while achieving a favorable outcome. While she tries to build on mediation efforts, she knows that emotions can often force disputes into court. Her 20 years of courtroom experience is valuable to the client, be it in the courtroom or in a negotiating session.
With over 20 years of courtroom experience, Katharine Hatch has honed the ability to read the room and connect with juries. She knows the process, which is the key to her success as a trial lawyer. Hatch, who obtained her J.D. from the University of Minnesota School of Law, has litigated more than 80 trials - ranging from multi-million dollar high-asset divorce cases to first-degree murder trials. Hatch believes winning in the courtroom is determined not by who is the loudest but by who is listening the best and is the most prepared. The depth and breadth of her trial experience has resulted in an attorney who has “seen everything,” giving her the confidence to aggressively pursue the best results for her clients.
