Kristin H. Louis
Senior Associate Attorney
A conscientious, compassionate attorney with a background in family law and juvenile abuse and neglect. Kristin has focused her legal career on helping children and families navigate life-changing family legal matters with a focus on the best interests of the children. Kristin is passionate about using alternative dispute resolution options in the family law area and joined Legal Solutions Collaborative Family Law with that goal in mind.
She believes these options can help families navigate the process of divorce and other family-related legal matters in a productive, positive manner, creating successful outcomes and maintaining or fostering healthy relationships among family members. It is vital to remember that family ties continue, even after a dissolution of marriage, and Kristin believes that the alternative dispute resolution options can lead to amicable settlements that will benefit her clients and the entire family long into the future.
A Passionate Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist
Kristin is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Kane County Bar Association (Family Law Committee), and of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Kristin is a trained mediator and collaborative attorney. Prior to working for Legal Solutions Collaborative Family Law, Kristin handled family law litigation matters, research, and writing in the areas of family law, estates & trusts, real estate, contract law, and procedural issues, as well as the preparation of simple and complex financial accountings for estate & trust and guardianship cases.
Before working in private practice, Kristin served in a variety of roles including: staff attorney for DuPage Bar Legal Aid Service handling all aspects of family law cases for indigent clients in DuPage County; staff attorney for the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian/Juvenile Division, where she served as attorney and Guardian Ad Litem for children in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
As Attorney/GAL, Kristin handled all aspects of the children’s cases from temporary custody to return home or other form of permanent placement. Kristin developed her passion for representing the best interests of children during her law school internship with the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian. She was honored to work for the organization upon graduation.
Legal Solutions — Collaborative Family Law is grounded in the belief that families benefit from guidance that is thoughtful, respectful, and focused on long-term well-being. We work collaboratively with our clients to reduce conflict and support durable, well-considered outcomes during times of transition.
Every family’s situation is unique—and so is the path forward. Whether you are beginning the divorce process, exploring mediation, or seeking clarity on your options, the approach remains the same: listening carefully, understanding what matters most, and providing steady, thoughtful guidance along the way.