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Wheaton, IL Family Law Firm Awards $1,500 Resilient Student Scholarship

Wheaton, IL Family Law Firm Awards $1,500 Resilient Student Scholarship

Fall 2025 Resilient Student Scholarship Winner

At Mirabella, Kincaid Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, we have built up a longstanding reputation as devoted advocates for families going through the trials and tribulations of divorce. To support children of divorced parents who have experienced extraordinary hardship, our firm has created the Resilient Student Scholarship, awarding $1,500 to one student per semester. After a thorough review, we are proud to announce the winner for the Spring 2025 semester, Peyton Hennig.

Peyton is a current junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an aspiring law student. Despite the personal hardships and financial pressure she has faced, Peyton has maintained a 4.0 GPA while also working to cover her living expenses. She plans to support her family by pursuing a career in law, determined to succeed in the face of adversity.

Our goal in establishing the Resilient Student Scholarship is to encourage students dealing with difficult family issues to persevere in their studies. This scholarship is open to students with divorced or unmarried parents who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited school. All applicants must submit a 500-word essay, or a two-minute video essay, describing the hardships that they have endured in their family and how those hardships have shaped their future aspirations.

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DuPage County Family Law Attorneys at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC Recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers

DuPage County, IL Super Lawyers

Throughout the state of Illinois, select attorneys have received the prestigious recognition of Super Lawyers for 2025. Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC is excited to share the success of the firm’s attorneys that have been recognized on this year’s list. The team is honored to receive such an award, which is a testament to the firm’s highly respected reputation. Super Lawyers acts as a credible resource to people who are searching for reliable and effective legal representation.

George S. Frederick has been named a Super Lawyer in Illinois for 11 consecutive years. As managing partner at MKFM Law, Attorney Frederick dedicates his services to helping clients address employment law matters, including sexual harassment, wrongful termination, severance, and non-compete agreements. Additionally, Mr. Frederick provides exceptional representation in family law cases involving divorce, child custody, and spousal maintenance.

Since 2012, Lynn M. Mirabella has received the Super Lawyers award for her work in family law cases across the state of Illinois. Attorney Mirabella primarily focuses on divorce and family law cases, including those involving high-net-worth divorces, property distribution, child custody, and parentage. Passionate about advocating for children in such cases, Lynn Mirabella is a certified Guadian ad Litem, Child’s Representative, Attorney for Children, and Parenting Coordinator.

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DuPage County Law Firm Opens New Office in Sycamore, Illinois

DuPage County Divorce Law Firm

The law firm of Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC is proud to announce that it is opening a new office location in Sycamore, Illinois. Since 1949, MKFM Law has provided legal services to residents and businesses throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will, Cook, and Lake Counties. The team is excited to expand the firm’s reach to serve residents of the DeKalb County area.

MKFM Law has acquired the Law Office of Riley N. Oncken, P.C. from Attorney Oncken, who was recently elected as the DeKalb County State’s Attorney. The firm will work to address the legal needs of Mr. Oncken’s clients and others in Sycamore and DeKalb County. With 200 years of combined attorney experience, MKFM Law is a highly regarded law firm that is known for providing knowledgeable and skillful legal services to clients throughout the state of Illinois.

Partner Attorney Joshua Bedwell will be leading the team at the Sycamore office. He has been practicing law for nearly 14 years, and he joined MKFM Law in 2012. Attorney Bedwell provides legal guidance to clients throughout Illinois who need assistance with issues related to divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division, among other matters.

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Attorney Todd Scalzo Appointed to Illinois Supreme Court’s Committee on Character and Fitness

Todd D. Scalzo

Todd Scalzo, an attorney with Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, has been appointed to the Committee on Character and Fitness in the Third District by the Illinois Supreme Court. MKFM Law is proud to congratulate Attorney Scalzo on this achievement. The firm’s team is excited to see how he will thrive in this role.

Todd Scalzo’s term as a member of the Committee on Character and Fitness will begin on January 1, 2025 and continue until December 31, 2027. While serving on this committee, Attorney Scalzo will help decide which applicants have the proper moral character and fitness to become practicing attorneys in the state of Illinois. This responsibility will consist of evaluating applications, conducting personal interviews when necessary, issuing certifications to the Bar, and making recommendations to the Board of Admissions.

Attorney Scalzo has been practicing law for 20 years. He joined MKFM Law in 2017. Throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties, Mr. Scalzo represents spouses, parents, and other parties, helping them address legal issues related to divorce, child support, parental responsibilities, spousal maintenance, and paternity, among many others. He is also a court-approved guardian ad litem and mediator. Outside of the courtroom, Attorney Scalzo actively participates in his legal community as a member of several associations, including the DuPage County Bar Association, the DuPage Justinian Society, and the Kane County Bar Association.

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11 Attorneys From MKFM, a Wheaton Family Law Firm, Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2025

MKFM Law Named Best Lawyers

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, a firm with a 75-year history of excellence, is pleased to announce that 11 of the firm’s attorneys have received the distinction of being among the Best Lawyers in America for 2025. Partner Attorneys Lynn M. Mirabella, George S. Frederick, Henry D. Kass, Lindsay C. Stella and Joshua D. Bedwell have all received recognition as Best Lawyers. Additionally, The Honorable John W. Demling, Britni L. Bartik, and Todd D. Scalzo have been named Best Lawyers. Megan C. Harris, Kira N. Albrecht and Jacqueline M. Mazur have been named Ones to Watch for 2025.

Partner Lynn Mirabella has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2019 for her remarkable work in family law. As a certified Guardian ad Litem and Child’s Representative, Attorney Mirabella offers her skillset exclusively to clients in family law cases throughout the Chicagoland area.

Partner George Frederick has been honored by Best Lawyers for the second consecutive year. He was recognized for his work in family law. Attorney Frederick also represents employees affected by discrimination, sexual harassment, unpaid wages, and wrongful termination.

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