How much does it cost to hire Tricia for a child custody case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tricia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Tricia offer a free consultation?

Tricia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tricia's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Tricia's current terms during booking.

How long do child custody cases in Illinois typically take?

Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Tricia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Tricia take my case if I'm outside St Charles?

Tricia is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tricia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Tricia?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Tricia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Tricia accepting new child custody clients right now?

Tricia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Tricia Dawn Goostree, Child Custody Attorney in St Charles, Illinois

Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce

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St Charles, IL

Practicing child custody in St Charles since 2002.

24+: Years practicing
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Based in: St. Charles, IL
Experience: over 24 years
Known for: Child Custody · Child Support · Divorce

Handles Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce matters from St. Charles, IL.
Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Tricia's practice areas in St Charles

Tricia concentrates on child custody, child support, divorce, family law, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tricia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Child Custody cases in St Charles, Illinois

Tricia takes child custody matters in St Charles, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tricia agrees to represent you.

Child Support cases in St Charles, Illinois

Tricia takes child support matters in St Charles, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tricia agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in St Charles, Illinois

Tricia takes divorce matters in St Charles, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tricia agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in St Charles, Illinois

Tricia takes family law matters in St Charles, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tricia agrees to represent you.

General cases in St Charles, Illinois

Tricia takes general matters in St Charles, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tricia agrees to represent you.

Biography

Tricia Dawn Goostree, child custody attorney serving St Charles

Tricia Dawn Goostree is a partner based in St. Charles, IL. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce. Tricia has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goostree Law Group. Tricia works from St Charles, Illinois and takes on child custody matters across the region.

Tricia D. Goostree knew she wanted to be an attorney when she was 10 years old. Maybe it was Perry Mason reruns, or L.A. Law episodes, but being an attorney seemed glamorous and exciting. It was not until college, when Tricia was selected for Eastern Illinois University's mock trial time, that she realized how much she would enjoy litigation and courtroom work. It really was exciting! Then, after being accepted to the John Marshall Law School with a Dean's Scholarship, she added excellent writing skills to her love of working in the courtroom, winning the Dean Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition. Tricia was awarded a Moot Court Executive Board scholarship and went on to compete in regional and interstate competitions during her law school career.

While in law school, Tricia worked as an intern for the Illinois Attorney General's Office in the consumer fraud division and as a Supreme Court Rule 711 clerk for the Chicago Legal Clinic. While at the Chicago Legal Clinic, Tricia began assisting clients with family law cases, including divorces and Orders of Protection, as well as child support enforcement. This allowed her an opportunity to appreciate the needs of her clients and to appear in the Cook County Domestic Relations division regularly. After two years of practice primarily in Cook County, Tricia began practicing in Kane, DuPage, Kendall and DeKalb counties and has built an excellent reputation with judges and opposing attorneys.

Since 2002, Tricia's practice has been solely concentrated in family law and domestic relations, including but not limited to complex financial cases, issues of maintenance, contested custody litigation, and appeals. For nearly 15 years, Tricia's goal has been to represent her clients zealously with integrity and compassion, whether during tough settlement negotiations or litigation. Tricia loves being in the courtroom and excels when presented with difficult legal problems or challenging opponents. As a small town girl who moved to Chicago to pursue her drive of being a lawyer, Tricia has the ability to relate to folks from all walks of life, regardless of what their legal or family issues may be.

Aside from Tricia's work for her clients both in and out of court, she has served her community in many ways, including serving on the board of directors of Prairie State Legal Services for four years, volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, providing pro bono legal services to those in need, and serving the Kane County Bar Association & Foundation as the high school mock trial coordinator for three years. Tricia also served as the chairperson of the Kane County Bar Association's Admissions and Membership committee and as a member of the Public Relations Committee. Tricia has lectured at various continuing legal education seminars, and received the only "Rising Star" award ever presented by the Kane County Family Law Committee in 2005. Tricia has been named as an Illinois "Super Lawyer" for the past six years. In 2015 and 2016, she was recognized as an Illinois "Leading Lawyer."

Tricia is the founder and managing partner of the Goostree Law Group, P.C. in St. Charles, Illinois. She is an avid baseball fan, a runner, and loves to travel with her husband.

Honors and Awards: Elite Lawyer, 2018 – 2020; Best Lawyers, 2019; Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates; Selected to Super Lawyers, 2016 – 2020; Selected to Rising Stars, 2011 – 2015; Illinois Leading Lawyers, 2015 – 2018; "10 Best" for Client Satisfaction; American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Membership: Kane County Bar Association (Past Chair, Admissions and Membership Committee); DuPage County Bar Association

Miscellaneous Information: Member: John Marshall Moot Court Executive Board. Recipient, Dean's Scholarship. First Place Winner, Dean Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition. Second Best Brief, Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition. Recipient, Prairie State Board of Directors Legal Services. Lecturer, David Peskind Memorial Family Law Seminars.

How Tricia handles child custody matters

Who Tricia represents

Tricia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, child support, and divorce matters in St Charles and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Tricia studied and practices

John Marshall Law School J.D.
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Eastern Illinois University B.A.
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Jurisdictions

Tricia's state bar admissions

Illinois
2002 · ACTIVE

Tricia studied at — in John Marshall Law School J.D. and — in Eastern Illinois University B.A..

Law school and academic background

Tricia completed — in John Marshall Law School J.D. and — in Eastern Illinois University B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tricia runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Tricia Dawn Goostree's office in St. Charles

Tricia's primary office is at 555 S. Randall Road, Suite 200, St. Charles, IL, 60174. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Goostree Law Group

555 S. Randall Road, Suite 200

St. Charles, IL 60174

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Hiring guide

How to hire Tricia Dawn Goostree — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tricia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Tricia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tricia's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Tricia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a child custody attorney in St Charles, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Tricia

Tricia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Tricia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Tricia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Tricia Dawn Goostree

How much does it cost to hire Tricia for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tricia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tricia offer a free consultation?
Tricia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tricia's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Tricia's current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Tricia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tricia take my case if I'm outside St Charles?
Tricia is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tricia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Tricia?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Tricia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tricia accepting new child custody clients right now?
Tricia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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