The Right Choice For Your Adoption And Family Law Needs
At Shyama S. Parikh, P.C., we are experienced attorneys devoted to representing and safeguarding the rights of children, individuals and families in various legal matters, with a special focus on adoptions and family law cases in Lake County, Illinois.
Shyama S. Parikh
Serving Clients Throughout Lake County Since 2003
Client Testimonials
“We cannot recommend Shyama Parikh highly enough. When we needed an attorney for a contested stepparent adoption after my ex-husband had been absent from our son’s life for over five years, Shyama guided us with remarkable skill and genuine care. From the start, she provided a clear timeline, explained what evidence we’d need, and prepared us for every possible outcome. Her communication was outstanding—prompt, clear, and reassuring. Even during the toughest phases of litigation, she remained calm and strategic. Over the course of a year, her thorough preparation led to the successful adoption we hoped for. We are deeply grateful to have our family legally complete. If you need help with adoption or any family-law matter, you will be in the very best hands with Shyama.”
– The Ekstrom family
– Jessica D.
“We were so happy to have Shyama represent us in our adoption case back in 2024. Shyama handled everything so well, and we truly don’t have enough words to express how grateful we are for Shyama’s help.”
“From beginning to end, I dealt with a lot of anxiety, but Shyama constantly reassured me that everything would work out. Shyama was always there for us, even for the smallest questions or concerns, and I never felt like I was a bother. Shyama’s patience and clear explanations made the entire process much easier to navigate.”
– Nancy H.
“Attorney at Law Shyama – Shyama S. Parikh, P.C., represented us in a legal matter and we were happy with all legal and counseling services in court and at her office. She made sure to communicate with us, answer our questions, and she made sure we felt supported all the way to the end of our legal case. I would recommend her because she accomplished professionally all court work proceedings, and fulfilled our family expectations! Awesome Job Counsellor Shyama.”
– The Hernandez Family
“Working with Shyama made understanding my divorce significantly easier. She was a pleasure to work with and helped me achieve security in my post-marital future. She was always very reasonable, professional and courteous. I would recommend her to friends should they need someone.”
– Zack R
“I am so grateful for your passion, dedication, and professionalism. Your support team helped me every step of the way. Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work you did on my behalf.”
– A. Webb
“I was referred to Shyama at a very rough time in my life. Luckily for me, I was fortunate enough to meet with Shyama and retain her for my legal services! Shyama not only advised me correctly but guided me and represented me very professionally! Through her guidance and representation, I was able to get my issues resolved to my advantage. I know refer Shyama to everyone I know that needs family law representation. I really do not know what I would have done without her help, guidance and legal services.”
– L.R.
Meet Our Team
Shyama S. Parikh, Esq.
Attorney
Jean Schroeder
Attorney
Angelica Mejia
Legal Assistant
Arelys Arias
Adoptions
Uncontested and contested adoptions, those via publication, home study assistance and more
Divorce
Agreed or contested divorce, property division, support concerns, legal separation and dissolution of civil unions
Parentage/Paternity
Discussion of the relationship/residency requirement and more
Post-Decree Issues
Divorce, child custody, child support, paternity and post-decree issues
Related Adoptions
Grandparent, sibling, stepparent, missing parent and other family adoptions
Other Practice Areas
Orders of protection, traffic violations and more
Our Services
Quality Legal Advocacy For Stronger Families
At Shyama S. Parikh, P.C., we understand that family relationships are the most important part of your life. No one really wants to be in court with lawyers discussing their personal and family problems. However, sometimes that is exactly where you may end up.
We can assist you with a wide range of representation involving uncontested and contested adoptions, related adoptions, adult adoptions, uncontested and contested divorce, legal separation, parenting time issues and child support matters. We can also help with a variety of other cases, such as those involving an order of protection, stalking/no contact order, traffic violations, and name changes. If we cannot represent you, we will refer you to an attorney who can.
We will listen closely to the particulars of your situation so that we can advise you accordingly. Together, we will develop a personalized strategy to achieve your goal and make sure you have the support you need along the way. Our office always has a staff member available to take your call and we are conveniently located next to the Waukegan courthouse. As a bonus, our staff members can service clients who speak Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.
Why Choose Shyama S. Parikh, P.C.?
Picking your attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make and you have a lot of options. You should choose someone you are comfortable communicating with, someone you have confidence in and someone with the necessary experience to get results that align with your goals. I often recommend that you hire someone in Lake County, IL, if that is where your case will be heard.
If you are seeking a hardworking team with knowledgeable lawyers who are highly experienced in representing clients in a full range of family-related legal needs, Shyama S. Parikh, P.C., will be a good fit for you. Turn to us if you value practical attempts to settle with parties before proceeding to a hearing or trial, if necessary. We will closely work with you to resolve your case effectively. You will see that our approach to resolving legal issues is quick and cost-efficient without compromising our quality representation.
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Helping You Overcome Obstacles
At Shyama S. Parikh, P.C., we strive to make the legal process as easy as possible by promptly returning your telephone calls, keeping you updated on the status of your case and sending you copies of relevant information. At the same time, we will make every effort to meet your objectives as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible.
Our lead attorney, Shyama Parikh, is a Lawyer, court-approved Arbitrator, Mediator, Child Representative, Parenting Coordinator and Guardian ad Litem (GAL).
Contact our office in Waukegan for a free 30-minute consultation to discuss the particulars of your case by calling 847-557-1517 or reaching out to us online through our secure website.
Our lead attorney, Shyama Parikh, is a lawyer, court-approved arbitrator, mediator, child representative and guardian ad litem (GAL).