Practice Areas
Wheaton, Illinois- General Practice Litigation Attorneys
At Beck & Houlihan, P.C. we are a general practice law firm that focuses on the needs of every individual and family in DuPage County, Cook County, Kane County and Will County, Illinois. Whenever we can, we make every effort to resolve issues through alternative dispute resolution, negotiation, or mediation. However, we also understand that some cases are more complex than others, and require the in-depth experience of a trained litigation attorney.
Our law firm represents clients who are seeking cost-effective, knowledgeable legal guidance. Regardless of what your legal concerns may be, our attorneys practice in a variety of legal areas, including family law-divorce, criminal law, real estate, bankruptcy and civil litigation matters. Contact Beck & Houlihan, P.C. to learn more about our legal services. Call (630) 933-9220.
Family Law
Our attorneys handle complex family law issues relating to the following:
- Divorce - including issues of property division, business valuations and asset protection
- Child Custody - focusing on visitation rights, Hague Convention, international custody
- Child Support - including court determinations based on income and other factors
- Civil Unions-Domestic Partnerships-focusing on the legal rights for same-sex couples
- Collaborative Law-Mediation-focusing on alternative dispute resolutions as an option for divorce settlements
Criminal Law and Traffic Violations
The law firm of Beck & Houlihan, P.C. has a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys, who are devoted to protecting the rights of their clients. We handle misdemeanors, felonies and other criminal law offenses involving:
- Traffic Violations-including construction zones, seat belt violations, reckless driving
- Juvenile Law-crimes committed by minors
- DUI-driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- Murder- including manslaughter, homicide, attempted murder
- Child abduction-involving parents removing a child from the state of Illinois
- Drugs- including narcotics
- Retail Theft- including shoplifting, burglary, robbery
- Assault and Battery- including domestic violence and orders of protection
Civil Litigation and Real Estate
Our law firm provides keen representation to our individual clients interested in purchasing real estate, and to our executive and C.E.O. clients, seeking business legal advice pertaining to:
- Business Disputes
- Contracts
- Partition Actions
- Probate/Estates
- Real Estate
- Closings
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Lease Agreements
- Options to Buy
- Articles of Agreements for Deed
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
There are misconceptions people have when they are facing bankruptcy and foreclosure. Our attorneys offer sound legal guidance to provide solutions to any legal concerns surrounding a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy issue.
Contact Us Today
Contact Beck & Houlihan, P.C. in Wheaton, Illinois, for all your legal concerns. To schedule an appointment to speak with one of our skilled attorneys, call (630) 933-9220 or email us today.






