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VF Law, Ltd. handles family law, divorce, real estate, criminal defense, and DUI matters from our St. Charles office, serving clients throughout Kane, DuPage, and the Chicago metropolitan region. Over 30 years of combined experience serving Illinois clients — and the courtroom record to back it up.
Practice Areas
VF Law represents clients in a full range of family, real estate, and criminal matters across Illinois. Every case starts with the same question: what does success actually look like for you?
Custody · Support · Parenting Time
Divorce, property division, child custody, support, parenting time, paternity, adoption, and orders of protection — handled with the discretion difficult family matters require.
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Litigated · Collaborative · Mediation
A collaborative process when it fits, a courtroom advocate when it doesn’t. We let the family—not the bench—decide when alternatives are an option.
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Residential · Commercial · Litigation
Closings, contract drafting and review, title issues, easements, boundary disputes, and real estate litigation across Illinois — from a single condo sale to a multi-tenant commercial portfolio.
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Felony · Misdemeanor · Trial
Aggressive defense across the Chicago metropolitan area: drug offenses, assault and battery, white collar, domestic violence, and serious felonies including sexual assault and homicide.
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License · Hearings · Trial
A DUI conviction follows you for years. We examine the stop, the testing, and the procedure — and build a defense that protects your record and your driving privileges.
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About the Firm
VF Law, Ltd. was founded by M. Vanessa Favia to do family and real estate law the way it should be done — with strategic thinking up front, transparent communication throughout, and the trial readiness to back it up when it matters.
Our attorneys bring over thirty combined years of experience to a deliberately small firm. Every matter is handled by an attorney, not passed down a chain. Whether the issue is a family’s most important transition or the closing on the home they’ve worked their whole lives for, the standard is the same.
When out-of-court resolution isn’t in your interest, we go. We don’t treat trial as a last resort — we treat it as a real option that keeps every other option honest.
Phone calls returned same-day. Questions answered in plain English. You’ll never feel like a case number.
Every matter starts with the outcome you want and works backward. Settlement, mediation, collaborative process, or courtroom — the path is yours, not formula.
Two decades in the Tri-City courthouses and the Chicago metro region. We know the judges, the procedures, and the local culture of each county we appear in.
Attorneys
Every matter at VF Law is handled by an attorney, not delegated and forgotten. Meet the lawyers who will represent you.
Founder & Principal Attorney
Founder of the firm with over two decades of courtroom experience. J.D. (with honors) from Drake University Law School; Illinois Bar 2005 and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Super Lawyers recognition.
Family Law · Divorce · Real Estate · Criminal Defense · DUI
vanessa@vf.legal
Associate Attorney
J.D. from DePaul University College of Law; B.A. with Highest Honor from DePaul. Recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Writing. Licensed in Illinois.
Matrimonial & Family Law · Property Distribution · Modifications
blake@vf.legal
Associate Attorney
Works alongside the firm’s family law team representing clients through divorce, parental responsibility, and post-decree matters in Kane, DuPage, and surrounding counties.
Family Law · Divorce · Post-Decree Matters
brittany@vf.legal
Associate Attorney
J.D. from DePaul University College of Law; Illinois Bar 2014. Prior experience with Prairie State Legal Services and DuPage Legal Aid. Volunteer Guardian ad Litem. Fox Valley native.
Family Law · Real Estate · Criminal Defense · DUI
megan@vf.legal
Associate Attorney
J.D. (2016) from the University of Iowa College of Law on a full merit scholarship. Admitted in Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois. Brings a holistic approach to emotionally difficult matters.
Family Law · Adoption · Orders of Protection · Guardianship
anne@vf.legal
Of Counsel
Brings significant family law experience to the firm and consults on complex matrimonial, custody, and post-decree matters across Illinois.
Family Law · Complex Matrimonial · Post-Decree
raquel@vf.legal
Of Counsel
Consults with the firm’s litigation team and provides additional capacity on family law and real estate matters in the Tri-City and Chicago metropolitan region.
Family Law · Real Estate · Litigation
kelseyjburge@gmail.comClient Testimonials
“As a past client of Favia Law, LTD, I can say first-hand that there is no other firm like it. Throughout the experience, there was no a moment where I felt I wasn’t a priority. Favia, LTD, goes above and beyond to meet the needs of their clients, all in a timely manner. Not to mention, the welcoming environment and sincerity of the attorneys contributed to an overall pleasant experience. In my opinion, there is no other firm that I would recommend in any situation.”
Client
I.D.
“Best Attorneys for Hire! I originally hired VF for Real Estate transactions and their attention to detail was not only impressive but thorough. Always answering any questions or concerns I had in a timely manner. I recently hired them for Family Law. Not only were my expectations met but their bedside manner during these stressful times has made this process easier to bear. VF is a great Team and I highly recommend them!”
Client
Dana
“Vanessa Favia is a fantastic lawyer. She’s super accessible, reliable, and smart. I get my phone calls answered timely and she really cares about my cases. In court, she is respected by the judges and other lawyers and she’s a tough litigator. She helped me get guardianship of my son, represented me in an order of protection hearing against my ex and handles all my real estate deals. She’s my go to lawyer for everything!”
Client
Alex Carlucci
Contact & Consultation
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