Paul B Novak Law Office is a Waukegan-based law firm specializing in family law, criminal defense, and juvenile law matters throughout Lake County, Illinois. With over 18 years of legal experience, the firm stands out due to its principal attorney’s extensive background as both a judicial staff attorney and a former prosecutor, providing clients with valuable insight into courtroom procedures and case strategy.
The firm’s approach is informed by Paul Novak’s prior roles as a staff attorney for the Cook County Chief Judge’s Office and as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Lake County, where he handled a wide range of cases from traffic offenses to felony trials. This dual perspective allows the office to effectively represent individuals and families in sensitive and high-stakes legal situations, including DCFS cases, criminal charges, and complex family disputes.
Services Offered
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Mediation
- Juvenile Law
- Guardianship
- Abuse and Neglect/DCFS
- Criminal Law
- Traffic/DUI
- License Reinstatement
- Misdemeanor Defense
- Felony Defense
- Parentage Cases
- Visitation Orders
- Orders of Protection
- Juvenile Delinquency
The firm serves clients across Lake County, including Waukegan, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Zion, Gurnee, and surrounding communities.
