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Kimberly Anderson - Family Law and Divorce Attorney

Kimberly J. Anderson

Kimberly J. Anderson

Kimberly Anderson is the founding partner of Anderson Boback & Marshall, with vast experience as a prior prosecutor, family lawyer, and respected leader in the Illinois legal community having served as Chair over both the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Associations Family Law Section Councils. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, which only 5% of Illinois lawyers qualify for, by her peers every year since 2008.

She enjoys advocating for people’s rights, with a long history of satisfied clients and successful settlements. Her achievements include fighting for the rights of an 80-year-old man to keep his home and successfully reversing a prior order that would have caused him to lose his house and all equity. Kim stayed with him all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court where she was successful in helping him keep his home.

Kimberly Anderson was also successful in helping a mother to overcome her struggles and retain custody of her young daughter through a battle over adoption by the child’s grandparents. It took three years, and with Kim’s dedication to her client, this mother and child were reunited with her parental rights and family remaining intact.

Why Kimberly Anderson is the Family Lawyer for You:

Kimberly Anderson is described by her clients as aggressive, yet professional, diligent, yet accessible, results-driven, yet compassionate. Kim has represented families, individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other professionals, with the experience to litigate highly contested, complex cases. With a gift for developing winning strategies for the toughest divorce and child custody cases, she has a warmth and understanding that puts her clients at ease.

When you hire Kim, you can have confidence in her experience with all family law matters. Just take a look at her across the board five-star high satisfaction rate of her clients.

What Kim Anderson’s Clients are Saying:

Best Relocation Lawyer – “I had a highly contentious and difficult international relocation case. Kim Anderson won the case. Relocation cases are extremely difficult, particularly international relocation cases. This is the only lawyer in Chicago you will want to talk to on this. I read some of her articles online and consulted with her and I was glad I did. Nobody else could have done what she did. She fought hard against various delays, twists and turns. She is ethical and fights back hard against anyone who is not! She stands up to abuse of power and using the legal system to bully her clients. I felt safe and taken care of within the legal system for the first time within my case. If you want someone who will fight for you then this is the person for you. She has the experience, the expertise and the fighting spirit that you need. She is also straight up and to the point and very easy to relate to and work with. She is responsive and you get the sense she cares about her clients. The team around her are fantastic too and seem to work day and night. International relocations can be won-don’t waste your time and money on anyone else-call Kim Anderson and her success.”

Caring Representation – “I have been working with Kim Anderson and the firm of Anderson Boback & Marshall for my legal needs surrounding a breakdown in the life of my family and me. I spoke with the senior partner Jen Spence a year ago for an hour. I needed knowledge to balance out the fear that was consuming me. I received an open ear listening and acknowledging my mental emotional intellectual state. At that time there were no legal points or recommendations to be given. It was a caring dialogue, and a endeavor of understanding, helping me gain a sense of where I was. The entire team that I work with now, after meeting Kim a year later is exceptional. I came to the understanding from the prior helpful conversation that I needed active representation. What has become a very important and wonderful realization is that Kim, Rachel, Olivia, all of the other members communicate so well in supporting each other that they are really seamless. The also work to support me and my spouse and children all. I am their client and they are a team for me and my family together. They actively listen exchange well with each other abide by what I want, unless it goes against my best interest, and they have put their foot down when I have adamantly wanted to make a choice in their experience was not, you’re my best interest. Kim and her entire team take care. The financial aspect of this is important also, and they have handled it with absolute decency. They work with me to minimize the hurtful financial impact of what is going on. They help me to Garner resources in the right direction as I’m burning through them. I can’t say they are the right firm for everyone. I can say that I unequivocally could not in any way shape or form have chosen a better team to bring on board, and help me navigate something with respect and love. Something impossible to do without the caring assistance of this group.”

Excellent Representation – “I could not be more impressed or appreciative for this firm’s work. Kimberly Anderson is professional, benefits from an exceptional reputation in the legal community, and understands how to make a difficult process easier. Her availability to answer questions and strategize goes far beyond what I’ve experienced with other lawyers. I highly recommend her firm.” 

Excellent – “I highly recommend Kimberly Anderson. She is knowledgeable, assertive, and experienced. What impressed me most about Kim is her dedication. I was able to reach her whenever there was a problem. She always responded immediately, proposed a solution, and put me at ease. The entire legal team at Anderson Boback & Marshall is superb.” 

Impressive – “Had to commend Ms. Anderson. Although I was represented by someone else in the beginning of my divorce, who I believed was experienced in complex divorce cases, as they advertised. They were not. I watched Ms. Anderson in a courtroom on another matter and called her afterward to see if she would take on my divorce case as I was unsatisfied with my attorney’s representation. Best call I ever made! I wish I had called her first, would have saved myself much aggravation, time and money.” 

Effective Representation, Strong Communication – “I hired Kim Anderson of Anderson Boback & Marshall during a complicated and emotionally difficult time, after reviewing and meeting with several firms. Their representation was top-notch- from our initial intake consultation through the difficult and lengthy litigation process, they were thorough, thoughtful, and results- driven. They explained complex litigation strategies, as well as the minutiae, as they wrote briefs, appeared in court on my behalf, and took depositions of the many witnesses involved in my case. They also delivered a successful result- after several years of trudging through the tedious legal system, we won!! Their fees were in the range I expected, they were reasonably accessible, and most importantly, I felt supported all the way through the process. If you find yourself in the unhappy situation of needing a lawyer to fight for you, I recommend Anderson Boback & Marshall without hesitation.” 

Kimberly Anderson is the founding partner of Anderson Boback & Marshall, with vast experience as a prior prosecutor, family lawyer, and respected leader in the Illinois legal community having served as Chair over both the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Associations Family Law Section Councils. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, which only 5% of Illinois lawyers qualify for, by her peers every year since 2008.

She enjoys advocating for people’s rights, with a long history of satisfied clients and successful settlements. Her achievements include fighting for the rights of an 80-year-old man to keep his home and successfully reversing a prior order that would have caused him to lose his house and all equity. Kim stayed with him all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court where she was successful in helping him keep his home.

Kimberly Anderson was also successful in helping a mother to overcome her struggles and retain custody of her young daughter through a battle over adoption by the child’s grandparents. It took three years, and with Kim’s dedication to her client, this mother and child were reunited with her parental rights and family remaining intact.

Why Kimberly Anderson is the Family Lawyer for You:

Kimberly Anderson is described by her clients as aggressive, yet professional, diligent, yet accessible, results-driven, yet compassionate. Kim has represented families, individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other professionals, with the experience to litigate highly contested, complex cases. With a gift for developing winning strategies for the toughest divorce and child custody cases, she has a warmth and understanding that puts her clients at ease.

When you hire Kim, you can have confidence in her experience with all family law matters. Just take a look at her across the board five-star high satisfaction rate of her clients.

  • The John Marshall Law School, JD, with Honors 1998
  • Elmhurst College, Bachelors of Science in Business, 1995
  • Illinois, 1998
  • United States Supreme Court, 2002
  • American Bar Association
  • Co-chair, Children and the Law
  • Association for Conflict Resolution-Member
  • CARPLS. Young Lawyers Board Member
  • Bar Attorney, Juvenile Court
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Chair of the Chicago Bar’s Domestic Relations Committee
  • 17th Annual Moot Court Competition, Judge
  • Member of the Adoption and Family Law Divisions
  • Chicago Bar-Chair-Matrimonial Subcommittee, Judiciary and the Court
  • Child Representative-Cook County
  • Criminal Justice Trial Competition, trial team member
  • Coach for New Zealand, Canterbury School of Law
  • Georgetown White Collar Crime Competition, Coach for the John Marshall Law School
  • Guest Speaker, Domestic Violence, Channel 21
  • Speaker, Child Support. “Law at the Library” seminar-CBA
  • Speaker, Triton College, Family law
  • IICLE-Divorce Advocacy School, Developing Powerful Discovery Skills
  • IICLE-Basic Skills-The New Attorney’s Introduction to the Effective Practice of Law
  • IICLE-Basic Skills
  • IICLE-Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements
  • Speaker, Domestic violence issues, Rainbow House
  • National Association of Counsel for Children, three day seminar. Training courses included Syndrome Evidence, Diagnostic Imaging in Infant Abuse, Domestic Violence and Psychiatric Testimony & and Mental Status
  • Hot Topics in Domestic Violence, Speaker “Nuts and Bolts of Hearings on Civil Orders of Protection
  • John Marshall Law School, Speaker, Issues for new attorneys
  • Illinois State Bar, Speaker Cable program , “Abandoned baby and Adoptions”
  • Illinois State Bar, Speaker-“Passed the Bar, Now What?”
  • Hot Topics in Matrimonial Law, Chicago Bar Seminar
  • The John Marshall Law School, Animal Law Issues in Family Law
  • Divorce : Eviction (in Marriage of King, 208 Ill. 2d 332, 802 N.E.2d 1216, 280 Ill.Dec. 695 (Ill., 2003) Sam King came to me because he was facing an eviction. He is now deceased. But at the time, he was in his 80’s and had just gotten divorced. His attorney had sued him for attorneys fees and Sam had lost his fight against his attorney in court. The attorney received a judgment against Sam and ended up placing a levy on his house. Without Sam’s knowledge, his house was sold for just $23,000, even though it was worth $80,000.As Sam’s attorney, we sought to undo the order selling his house. Eventually the Cook County Public Guardian came on to the case with me so that Sam could be adjudicated a disabled person. The trial court ended up vacating the sale and the case went up to the Illinois Supreme Court where Sam was again successful. He was able to get his home back and lived there until he died.
  • Adoption , Domestic Abuse: Drug Addiction, & Adoption Represented a drug addicted mother who was facing the adoption of her 4 year old daughter. Client was dating a man who beat her, and she was using drugs. She wanted to make a change in her life, so she obtained an order of protection to remove the man from her life and she went into rehab. She couldn’t bring her daughter with her to rehab, so she entrusted her daughter with the father’s parents, people she was getting along with and liked at the time. When she got out of rehab, she went to get her daughter back, and the grandparents refused. They filed for adoption. It took three years, but we were successful in keeping the grandparents from adopting her daughter.

As High-experienced family law attorneys, we have helped hundreds of Chicago parents with their custody and visitation issues.

Schedule a Consultation with Kim Anderson at (312) 715-0870

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Natalie E.
I had, what I believed at the time, a simple divorce case that I initially filed on my own. My now ex husband made the case impossibly drawn out, utterly nonsensical, and frustrating. I hired Laura Darby from Anderson Boback & Marshall to represent me because I was exhausted of going in circles trying to get answers from my ex and his attorney. Laura was supportive, experienced, and very responsive with respect to resolving the matter. She jumped into the case and then consistently stayed on top of it to keep it moving along in the court system. I appreciated her insight and the fact that she listened to my concerns and offered reasonable suggestions on how best to proceed. She also kept the cost of services fair and reasonable for someone without a ton of disposable income. Thanks to Laura's efforts the case has finally wrapped up and I'm grateful to be done with it and free. Overall, a fantastic attorney that knows the legal system and does everything in her power to represent your interests.
Response from the owner:It was an absolute joy bringing your matter to a resolution for you! Thank you so much for your kindness and allowing us to advocate for you!
Parth P.
From the moment I had my initial consultation with one of the attorneys on staff, I could tell that I was in good hands. They took the time to understand not only the logistical details of situation, but also the emotional turmoil of going through a divorce process. Their communication throughout was excellent, they seamlessly performed all the necessary work via email and phone calls, and when a tricky situation came up in the 11th hour they navigated it effectively and presented me with options on how we could proceed. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Parth for your kind words. Our team is honored to serve you and we are thrilled that you are happy with our representation.
Chris D.
I highly recommend the services of Anderson Boback & Marshall. I retained the firm in May 2025 and, thanks to the exceptional work of my attorney, M. Barrett, we reached a desirable agreement with the opposing party in just a few months. M. Barrett provided incredible strategic development and great advice throughout the entire process. I am especially grateful for the knowledge and confidence they provided during a challenging time. Communication was always prompt and professional. Furthermore, I was happy with the firm's transparent billing. There were no hidden fees or charges.If you are looking for effective representation and a team that truly delivers, I highly recommend M. Barrett and the team at Anderson Boback & Marshall.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chris! We’re so glad Monika and our team could guide you through a challenging time with clarity and results. We truly appreciate your trust and recommendation.
Elizabeth Bailey
I really appreciated Laura’s help on my case. She was professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and very quick to respond. She made an unfortunate situation much more tolerable with her ability to move my case along quickly and easily. Highly recommend.
Audrey Tabon
I’ve been working with Anderson and Boback since 2019 due to the unfortunate complexities of my case. It’s been exhausting and expensive but having this group of powerful attorneys has been pivotal in the success of my case.
Timothy Host
Attorney Jessica's exceptional assistance and success in securing a proper visitation agreement and reuniting me with my daughter surpassed my expectations. Her prompt correspondence and attention to detail were remarkable, ensuring efficient communication and leaving no aspect of my case overlooked.
Paul Cavill
Laura was my assigned Attorney and she was very professional and did an excellent job. Great advice and did everything as quickly and easily as possible. I couldn't of gone through the unfortunate process I had to and got the outcome I did without her. Highly recommend.
Dan Strickland
Words cannot express the gratitude I have for Jessica Marshall and her team. As a father who was no longer present in the USA, I was facing a monumental task to get access to my daughter in the face of extreme hostility. She made the impossible happen, and I’ll forever be in her debt.
Kelly Olsen
We never go into a marriage thinking I have a great divorce attorney if this doesn’t work out. However, Laura Darby is the attorney you want in your back pocket if you do have to go through a divorce! Laura is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and will advocate for her clients. She will provide realistic, clear, and yet supportive guidance to her clients.
Karen Mae
If you’re looking for a smart, reliable divorce attorney, look no further. I was able to collect many years of back support with the assistance of this office. Jessica Marshall really knows what she is doing and I felt that my outcome was fair. You really do get what you pay for.
Rob Backeberg
My experience with Anderson & Boback was nothing short of professional, efficient and caring. My lawyer, Jessica Marshall, provided a strong sense of guidance, reassurance and a human touch during a very difficult and complicated legal process. Highly recommend Jessica and her team.
Raza K.
Jessica is a dedicated, intelligent and a skillful attorney. Her arguments are skillfully articulated. She helped me in getting my divorce finalized in 2018. She then helped in getting the past due child support from my X-spouse and then recently in getting the maintenance alimony payments settled. I would highly recommend their services.
Joanna Kieplin
Jessica C. Marshall , partner at Anderson & Bobak is one of the best attorneys I had a pleasure to work with! I wish I had found her sooner in my divorce process. I had a post decree military pension issue and it was resolved quickly, efficiently and effectively. I didn’t even have to go to court or interact with my ex- spouse. The billing was also very straightforward and honest. Highly recommended attorney!

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