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Masters Law Group Ranked 2025 Best Law Firms

Masters Law Group is proud to announce that it has been ranked as a Tier 1 firm in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” rankings by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report. This esteemed recognition marks another milestone in Masters Law Group’s commitment to excellence in family law.

“We are deeply honored to be nationally recognized as a top-tier law firm,” said Erin Masters, partner at Masters Law Group. “This Tier 1 ranking highlights our dedication to clients and the family law community, particularly in areas such as The Hague Convention, divorce, and child support.”

What the Tier 1 Ranking Means in the “Best Law Firms” List

The “Best Law Firms” rankings reflect an extensive evaluation process based on client and peer reviews, as well as detailed information provided by each law firm. Achieving a Tier 1 designation is a testament to Masters Law Group’s quality of legal services and reputation in Chicago and beyond. These rankings celebrate firms that demonstrate excellence across all tiers and practice areas, highlighting those that clients and peers respect most in their communities.

About Masters Law Group

Masters Law Group is a leading family and divorce law firm with offices in Chicago and Oak Brook, Illinois, serving clients across DuPage, Cook, and nearby counties. Dedicated exclusively to family law, our firm brings deep knowledge and unwavering commitment to each case, addressing even the most complex family law matters.

Our attorneys have extensive experience in domestic relations, managing cases involving divorce, parental responsibilities, and international child abduction through The Hague Convention. Masters Law Group’s Tier 1 ranking in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” list reflects our dedication to delivering compassionate, high-quality representation in family law.

About “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is a globally respected authority on rankings, guiding millions of people each month in making informed decisions about education, health, finance, and more. With over 40 million monthly visitors, it serves as a trusted resource for complex decision-making.

For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has helped clients find top-rated attorneys across various specialties, with recognition based solely on merit—no fees involved. This makes it a distinguished honor that reflects integrity and professionalism.

The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process, including client feedback, peer reviews, and additional firm-provided data. To qualify, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for their location and specialty.

The annual “Best Law Firms” list highlights top-tier firms across the nation and by region, featuring insights on critical legal issues from ranked firms, making it a trusted resource for those seeking highly regarded legal representation.

Work With Masters Law Group

Masters Law Group brings a legacy of excellence in Family Law, providing our clients with deep knowledge, seasoned experience, and unwavering dedication. We recognize the complexities of family law matters and are here to guide you with a focus on your best interests—whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Take the first step towards resolution with a trusted family law attorney by your side. 

Contact us today to set up your complimentary consultation and see how we can help you navigate your family law journey.

Masters Law Group Named in ‘Best Law Firms 2022’ by The US News and World Report

Masters Law Group is proud to announce the firm has again been named in Best Law Firms 2022. 

Yesterday, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America© issued the 2022 edition of their “Best Law Firms” rankings, and we are pleased to announce that Masters Law Group LLC has been recognized.

The annual rankings are determined after a rigorous evaluation that includes analysis of client and lawyer submissions, peer reviews from leading attorneys, and additional information provided by law firm candidates directly. Data is also collected from Best Lawyers ballots, which can only be completed by attorneys who are currently recognized by Best Lawyers.

On November 4, 2021, all the rankings, in all tiers, were published online at bestlawfirms.usnews.com. The National and Metro Tier 1 rankings were also published in print in their Twelfth Edition of “Best Law Firms”. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Firms that received a tier designation reflect the highest level of respect a firm can earn among other leading lawyers and clients from the same communities and practice areas.

About Masters Law Group

Located in Chicago, Illinois, the firm handles family law matters in Cook County and surrounding counties. Masters Law Group concentrates in area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and related family matters.

About Erin E. Masters

Erin Masters is the principal of Masters Law Group, located in Chicago, Illinois. Masters Law Group concentrates in the area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and Hague Convention/ international child abduction matters.

Ms. Masters received her Juris Doctorate and Certificate in Child and Family Law from Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law, in May of 2004. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2004 and to the General Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2005 and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2020. Ms. Masters was admitted to the United States Supreme Court in March 2009.

Throughout her career Ms. Masters has represented a variety of clients, both pre-decree and post-decree. Additionally she has prepared Prenuptial Agreements, drafted Marital Settlement Agreements and Final Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Orders, as well as prosecuted and defended Orders of Protection. Ms. Masters has also successfully litigated matters concerning modification and enforcement of child support, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time.

In addition to representing clients, Ms. Masters is also a court-appointed Child Representative and has experience advocating for children in these high-conflict matters. Further, she has also been appointed by the Circuit Court of Cook County to mediate complex family law cases. Since 2016, Ms. Masters has been named “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers and has been named as an “Emerging Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers. In 2020, Ms. Masters was named “Super Lawyer” by Illinois Super Lawyers, and in 2021 and now for in 2022, she has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Family Law Mediation.

About Anthony G. Joseph

Anthony G. Joseph is an attorney at the firm of Masters Law Group, LLC. Mr. Joseph received his B.A. degree in Global Economic Relations from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.

He obtained both his J.D. degree and Certificate in Trial Advocacy from The John Marshall Law School. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2010, the Federal General Bar and Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2012 and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2020. Mr. Joseph is an active trial lawyer. Mr. Joseph publishes in the area of civil litigation. Mr. Joseph has also served as an adjunct professor at DePaul University. Mr. Joseph is “AV” Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, which is the highest peer review rating available and has been named a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers in both 2019, 2020 and 2021. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Family Law.

Mr. Joseph concentrates his practice in the area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities and child support. Mr. Joseph has also successfully litigated matters concerning modification and enforcement of child support, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time as well as prosecuted and defended Orders of Protection. Ms. Joseph has also successfully litigated matters concerning modification and enforcement of child support. Mr. Joseph has also litigated cases in both state court and multiple United States Federal Courts involving The Hague Convention and international child abduction issues.

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.

Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. For four decades, their publications have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public, as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere.

Their lists of outstanding lawyers are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. 

Best Lawyers use a voting system to choose their candidates. If the votes for a lawyer are positive enough for recognition in Best Lawyers, that lawyer must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain in each edition. 

Work with the Best

With a long history of awarded recognitions in Family Law, Masters Law Group LLC has a unique depth of knowledge, experience and talent in the Family Law and Divorce field. Schedule a consultation here to speak with an attorney regarding your family law matter today.

Masters Law Group Named ‘Best Law Firm’ by The US News and World Report

Masters Law Group is proud to announce the firm has been named in Best Law Firms 2021. Regionally ranked in 2 practice areas, the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process. 

Today, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America© issued the 2021 edition of their “Best Law Firms” rankings, and we are pleased to announce that Masters Law Group LLC has been recognized.

The annual rankings are determined after a rigorous evaluation that includes analysis of client and lawyer submissions, peer reviews from leading attorneys, and additional information provided by law firm candidates directly. Data is also collected from Best Lawyers ballots, which can only be completed by attorneys who are currently recognized by Best Lawyers.

We are delighted to once again receive such recognition, which comes only a few months after our attorneys were selected to the 2021 list of the Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in Family Law and Best Lawyers for Family Law Mediation.

About Masters Law Group

Located in Chicago, Illinois, the firm handles family law matters in Cook County and surrounding counties. Masters Law Group concentrates in area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and related family matters.

About Erin E. Masters

Erin Masters is the principal of Masters Law Group, located in Chicago, Illinois. Masters Law Group concentrates in the area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and Hague Convention/ international child abduction matters.

Ms. Masters received her Juris Doctorate and Certificate in Child and Family Law from Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law, in May of 2004. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2004 and to the General Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2005 and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2020. Ms. Masters was admitted to the United States Supreme Court in March 2009.

Throughout her career Ms. Masters has represented a variety of clients, both pre-decree and post-decree. Additionally she has prepared Prenuptial Agreements, drafted Marital Settlement Agreements and Final Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Orders, as well as prosecuted and defended Orders of Protection. Ms. Masters has also successfully litigated matters concerning modification and enforcement of child support, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time.

In addition to representing clients, Ms. Masters is also a court-appointed Child Representative and has experience advocating for children in these high-conflict matters. Further, she has also been appointed by the Circuit Court of Cook County to mediate complex family law cases. Since 2016, Ms. Masters has been named “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers and has been named as an “Emerging Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers. In 2020, Ms. Masters was named “Super Lawyer” by Illinois Super Lawyers, and now in 2021, She has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Family Law Mediation.

About Anthony G. Joseph

Anthony G. Joseph is an attorney at the firm of Masters Law Group, LLC. Mr. Joseph received his B.A. degree in Global Economic Relations from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.

He obtained both his J.D. degree and Certificate in Trial Advocacy from The John Marshall Law School. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2010, the Federal General Bar and Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2012 and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2020. Mr. Joseph is an active trial lawyer. Mr. Joseph publishes in the area of civil litigation. Mr. Joseph has also served as an adjunct professor at DePaul University. Mr. Joseph is “AV” Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, which is the highest peer review rating available and has been named a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers in both 2019, 2020 and 2021. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Family Law.

Mr. Joseph concentrates his practice in the area of domestic relations, which includes divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities and child support. Mr. Joseph has also successfully litigated matters concerning modification and enforcement of child support, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time as well as prosecuted and defended Orders of Protection. Ms. Joseph has also successfully litigated matters concerning modification and enforcement of child support. Mr. Joseph has also litigated cases in both state court and multiple United States Federal Courts involving The Hague Convention and international child abduction issues.

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.

Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. For four decades, their publications have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public, as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere.

Their lists of outstanding lawyers are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. 

Best Lawyers use a voting system to choose their candidates. If the votes for a lawyer are positive enough for recognition in Best Lawyers, that lawyer must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain in each edition. 

Work with the Best

With a long history of awarded recognitions in Family Law (and more to come), Masters Law Group LLC has a unique depth of knowledge, experience and talent in the Family Law and Divorce field. Schedule a consultation here to speak with an attorney regarding your family law matter today.