Garry Novak, Attorney at Law - Des Plaines, IL

Dependable Family Law and Debt Relief Representation in Des Plaines

Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1976 after earning his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, Garry W. Novak has provided dedicated legal counsel to Chicago area residents for nearly five decades. Centrally located on Miner Street in downtown Des Plaines, the practice focuses on resolving life-altering personal challenges, from marital disputes and severe consumer debt to suspended driving privileges. When individuals and families need to find a lawyer who provides honest assessments, cost-effective solutions, and seasoned courtroom representation, they rely on Garry Novak for personalized legal advocacy.

Compassionate Divorce and Family Law Practice

Going through a domestic legal conflict can be emotionally exhausting and financially draining. Garry Novak provides straightforward counsel to help spouses navigate matrimonial proceedings while safeguarding their parental rights and financial interests. Key areas of family practice include:

• Divorce lawyers representing clients in contested and uncontested marriage dissolutions.
• Child custody lawyers litigating parental responsibilities, parenting time schedules, and relocation matters.
• Child support lawyers calculating statutory child support obligations and pursuing enforcement petitions.
• Marital property division, retirement account allocation, and spousal maintenance negotiations.

By emphasizing sensible solutions, the firm helps clients resolve difficult domestic conflicts with minimal animosity and expense.

Consumer Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Advocacy

Unforeseen medical crises, divorce, or unemployment can leave hardworking families trapped under overwhelming financial obligations. As experienced bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers, the practice guides clients through the protections provided by federal bankruptcy law in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Key debt relief services include:

• Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings to discharge qualifying credit card debt, medical bills, and unsecured personal loans.
• Invoking the automatic stay to immediately halt creditor harassment, wage garnishments, and vehicle repossessions.
• Strategic mortgage default defense and foreclosure prevention guidance.

Garry Novak assists debtors through every phase of the bankruptcy process, ensuring a smooth path to financial renewal.

Driver's License Reinstatement and Traffic Defense

Losing driving privileges severely limits an individual's ability to maintain employment and support a household. Garry Novak has extensive experience representing motorists before the Illinois Secretary of State Department of Administrative Hearings. Practice solutions include:

• Formal and informal administrative hearings for driver's license reinstatement following DUI revocations.
• Applications for restricted driving permits and hardship driving permits.
• Traffic ticket lawyers defending drivers against moving violations and license suspensions.

If you need a lawyer urgently to restore your driving privileges or respond to a court summons, the firm acts promptly on your behalf.

The Benefit of Experienced Solo Practice Representation

Clients who hire an attorney from the Law Office of Garry Novak work directly with an advocate possessing over forty-five years of practical legal insight. Unlike large mill practices, cases are never delegated to inexperienced associates. The firm offers accessible office hours, including Saturday morning consultations, ensuring working clients receive attentive support.

Schedule a Confidential Initial Consultation

Facing legal uncertainty requires immediate, knowledgeable guidance. Garry Novak offers confidential initial consultations to review your case and outline practical options. Contact the Des Plaines office on Miner Street today to schedule a consultation and take decisive steps toward protecting your rights and financial future.