Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC

Kristen Serna is a FANTASTIC divorce attorney who is a tough negotiator when needed yet sensitive to the needs of the family unit. I felt immediately comfortable with Kristen as she needed to jump in with both feet to get the case moving in a positive direction. The law firm has extensive resources to handle the difficult nuances of my divorce case. The support team is efficient and uses current technology in managing the case. I highly recommend this law firm.

Divorcing a manipulative and unstable ex is an absolute nightmare, but Kristen Serna made it bearable and delivered a complete victory. From our first consultation, she took charge, developed a strong strategy, and protected everything that mattered. My ex tried every dirty tactic. Wild accusations, dragging things out, and pushing for ridiculous financial demands. Kristen stayed ten steps ahead the entire time. She dismantled her claims with solid evidence, dominated in mediation and court, and secured a far better outcome than I ever expected on asset division, support, and all major financial issues. She was incredibly responsive, explained every step in plain English, and fought hard but smart. No nonsense, no false promises — just results. Thanks to her skill and persistence, I walked away in a strong position with my future intact. If you’re dealing with a high-conflict, crazy ex-wife who wants to bleed you dry, hire Kristen immediately. She is worth every penny and then some. Absolute professional who got me through the worst chapter of my life. Couldn’t recommend her more highly.

Hammer Serna & Quinn was recommended by a former client of Brendan Hammer. I trusted the former client's word that the firm would uphold the mission of "You can depend on Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC to provide creative and common-sense solutions and to provide steady guidance during an otherwise tumultuous time in your life." I should have ended the client attorney relationship when the counsel I retained did not even take the time to discuss with my previous counsel transfer of the case. Court orders were filed on my behalf without my knowledge. I was not properly informed of multiple court orders filed despite the firm's assurance that I would be informed promptly of all officially filed proceedings. When a client has to search the Cook County online portal and look up the case docket herself to determine when the next court hearing is scheduled and request copies of filed court orders, there clearly is a significant lapse in communication and professional duty. Hammer Serna & Quinn were retained for one goal and I spent 18 months following the firm's advice. For a time-sensitive and critical hearing I was informed 23 hours before scheduled hearing that no one in the firm would be able to appear for the hearing despite the sworn affidavit that the firm was aware of the potential issue 5 full days before scheduled hearing. The firm also spent 11 months preparing for said hearing. Ineffective, inefficient, and breach of professional duty is just the tip of the iceberg. There are multiple firms serving Cook County, Dupage County and the surrounding metropolitan Chicago area. I would highly advise others seek out those firms as I was forced to make the difficult decision to seek alternative representation.