Sandra Crawford

Sandra Crawford is an experienced family law attorney who has helped families find workable solutions for more than 30 years. Sandra is experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution, which offer families and separating couples different options for resolving issues around: Divorce Child custody Parenting disputes Child support Civil union dissolutions Collaborative Law and mediation are cost-effective process options which allow clients to retain more control over the outcomes of their cases than the traditional court process. Sandra is a member of several collaborative law organizations and committees, including the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Divorce Illinois, and the Illinois State Bar Association Section Council for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Education John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois Juris Doctorate – 1989 DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois – 1984 Honors & Awards Illinois Super Lawyer, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Professional Associations and Memberships Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII), Past President and Board Member International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), Member Trainers for the Advancement of Collaborative Practice, Inc.(TACP), Board Member and Trainer Collaborative Practice Professionals of Illinois (CPPIL), Member Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Assembly Member ISBA – Women in the Law Committee, Chair, 2010 – 2011 ISBA – Diversity Leadership Council, Member ISBA – Judicial Evaluation Committee (Cook County), Member ISBA – Mentor Center, Mentor ISBA – Delivery of Legal Services Committee, Member ISBA – Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Council, Member The John Marshall Law School, Alumni Board Member Illinois Bar Foundation, Board Member Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), Member Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR), Member