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Kane County Family Law Attorneys Named Super Lawyers for 2025

Goostree Law Group is honored to share that two of the firm’s attorneys have earned the distinction of Super Lawyers for 2025 for their work in family law throughout Illinois. Founding Attorney Tricia Goostree and Associate Attorney Sara L. Busche are honored to receive this recognition. They and the rest of the team at Goostree Law Group will strive to continue providing exceptional service to clients throughout Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and DeKalb Counties.
Tricia Goostree has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in the state of Illinois since 2016 for her devotion to helping Illinois families and her efforts throughout the legal community. From her offices in St. Charles and Wheaton, she handles family and domestic relations cases involving child custody, high-asset divorce, orders of protection, property division, and more. Since becoming a lawyer, Tricia has worked to provide compassionate and reliable representation to clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Attorney Sara L. Busche has over 20 years of experience representing clients in family law cases. By prioritizing reliable and honest communication with her clients, she works to build lasting relationships while helping clients resolve their legal concerns efficiently and effectively. Attorney Busche represents clients in cases involving complex divorce matters, parental responsibilities, post-decree modifications, parentage, and other legal issues affecting families.
St. Charles Family Law Attorney Tricia Goostree Named 2024 Super Lawyer
St. Charles Family Law Attorney Tricia Goostree Named 2024 Super Lawyer

Goostree Law Group is delighted to announce that attorney Tricia Goostree has been recognized as a 2024 Super Lawyer. As managing equity partner at the firm, Ms. Goostree has been instrumental in the firm’s success through her exceptional litigation skills and distinct courtroom presence, often assisting clients through challenging issues related to complex familial matters like spousal maintenance and custody litigation. Through her leadership, the firm has enjoyed abundant success and is widely respected in the Illinois legal community.
It is no coincidence that Ms. Goostree has been named a Super Lawyer for an astounding nine consecutive years. Through her relentless commitment to the ethical practice of law, Ms. Goostree can provide client-centered legal guidance through the most challenging situations, such as high-conflict divorces and custody disputes. The accolade of Super Lawyer serves as a testament to Ms. Goostree’s unwavering dedication to her clients and her commitment to providing the best representation she can, regardless of the circumstances.
Super Lawyers is a renowned rating service that evaluates outstanding lawyers across various practice areas. It employs a rigorous selection process, considering factors like peer recognition, professional achievements, and client satisfaction. Being named a Super Lawyer signifies exceptional legal capability and is a trusted resource for individuals seeking top-tier legal representation.
St. Charles Family Law Firm Goostree Law Group Names $2,500 Scholarship Winner

Goostree Law Group, a Kane County family law and divorce law firm, offers a $2,500 award twice a year to students pursuing a college degree. Initially established in late 2022, the Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship has named Carleigh Lewaniak the fifth winner in the program’s history. Our law firm is honored to continue supporting such hard-working and deserving students.
Carleigh is pursuing her legal education at Chicago-Kent College of Law. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a career in family law. In her essay, Carleigh discussed how the tragedies she has faced throughout her life led her to the decision to join a field in which she can advocate for children and families. Carleigh is determined to utilize her legal knowledge to support and protect people in similar circumstances.
The Bright Futures Scholarship has awarded over $12,000 in scholarships to students throughout the United States. Goostree Law Group’s founding attorney, Tricia Goostree, created the scholarship program in hopes of providing financial relief to high-achieving students from low-income families. To qualify, a student must live in a home with an annual household income of less than $75,000, and they must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applications are now open for the Spring 2025 award, and applicants are required to submit an essay of 500 to 1000 words by March 19, 2025.
DuPage County Family Law Firm, Goostree Law Group, Recognized as a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers

Goostree Law Group is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious distinction of being recognized as a Best Law Firm of 2024 by Best Lawyers. The Goostree Law Group understands that this honor is a testament to our firm's exceptional dedication to providing excellent legal representation to our clients. As only a small number of law firms are ever selected for this distinction, we do not take it lightly and are truly humbled by it.
Best Lawyers is a well-respected service that helps individuals and businesses find top-rated lawyers in various practice areas nationwide. It provides a comprehensive directory of legal professionals recognized for their knowledge and skills. Best Law Firm rankings assess a firm's capabilities and help clients make better-informed decisions on who they choose to represent in their case.
The lawyers at the Goostree Law Group are renowned for their extensive knowledge in matters relating to family law and divorce. With a deep understanding of the complexities and sensitivities involved in family legal matters, Goostree Law Group provides compassionate and personalized representation to all its clients. Through this unwavering commitment, they so often achieve favorable case outcomes for their clients.
Goostree Law Group Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers for 2025

Two lawyers with Goostree Law Group, a St. Charles family law firm, have been selected as Best Lawyers for 2025. Firm owner Tricia Goostree has been selected as a Best Lawyer, while Attorney Jeffrey D. Muntz has been named One to Watch.
Attorney Tricia Goostree’s dedication to family law has earned her a fifth consecutive Best Lawyers award. As founder and managing partner of Goostree Law Group, Ms. Goostree handles all cases with integrity and fights tirelessly for her clients. She concentrates her legal practice on representing clients in cases involving divorce, spousal support, parenting time disputes, paternity, and other family law concerns.
Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Muntz in its 2025 Ones to Watch list. Attorney Muntz is an equity partner at Goostree Law Group, and he has earned this award for his exceptional work in Illinois family law cases. With several years of previous experience serving as a prosecutor, Jeff brings a unique and valuable perspective to both family law and criminal defense cases. He now devotes his career primarily to helping spouses, parents, and other family members resolve their legal issues.