Angel M. Traub

Angel M. Traub is the Founding Partner of A. Traub & Associates, a respected, female-led law firm with offices in Lombard and Arlington Heights, Illinois. With more than two decades of experience, Angel concentrates her practice in family law, divorce, adoption, guardianship, estate planning, probate, trust administration, and contested estate litigation. She is known for her balance of fierce advocacy and compassionate problem-solving, offering clients both courtroom strength and collaborative resolution when appropriate. Angel earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from Northern Illinois University and her J.D., cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School, where she was a published member of the Law Review and received numerous academic honors. Since 2001, she has been licensed to practice in the State of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois. A trained mediator, collaborative law practitioner, certified parenting coordinator, and experienced Guardian ad Litem and Child Representative, Angel is widely recognized for her work with children and families across DuPage, Cook, Kane, and Will Counties. She also serves on the board of Illinois CASA, advancing advocacy for children in the court system. Angel is a past President of the DuPage County Bar Association (2022–2023) and past President of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. She has served in numerous leadership roles within the DCBA, ISBA, and other bar associations and legal organizations throughout her career. Her accolades include being named an Illinois Super Lawyer (2020–present), a Top 100 Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates, and a recipient of multiple DCBA and pro bono service awards. She is AVVO-rated 10/10 and was honored as a 2022 College of DuPage Distinguished Alumna. In addition to her professional contributions, Angel is a frequent CLE presenter and community speaker on topics including estate planning, custody, guardianship, and alternative dispute resolution.