Nicole Onorato

Nicole grew up in Madison, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a dual degree in Psychology and Gender Studies. Prior to attending law school, Nicole worked in the non-profit sector as the director of a group home for abused and neglected adolescents. Nicole graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 2004 with a Certificate in Family Law and has since concentrated her practice exclusively on family law matters, including: negotiating and litigating complex divorce and custody matters; drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; and appellate work involving complicated child and spousal support issues, civil unions, child custody and removal (relocation) and distribution of marital assets. Nicole received a Certificate in Divorce Mediation from Northwestern University, and she is a frequent author and lecturer on family law subjects. Nicole serves on the DePaul University Family Law Advisory Board, and volunteers with the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (Ascend Justice). Awards and Honors Honors Selected to Illinois Super Lawyers 2022-2026 DePaul University College of Law 2019 Pro Bono Alumni Award Leading Lawyer - Illinois, 2013 - 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2011 - 2014

• Ethical Dilemmas in Family Law, IICLE Family Law Webcast
• Maintenance in Family Law Cases, IICLE Family Law Webcast
• Advanced Custody & Visitation Issues - Social Media Evidence, ISBA
• Social Media and Divorce, IICLE Family Law Webcast
• Practice Tips & Pointers on Child-Related Issues, ISBA

• Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (Ascend Justice), Volunteer Attorney, 2017 - Present
• Woodlawn Community Food Pantry, Volunteer, 2023 - Present

• Illinois, 2004

• ISBA (Member)
• DePaul University Family Law Advisory Board (Member)
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member
• Collaborative Divorce Illinois, Fellow