About the Illinois Family Law Advocate

The Illinois Family Law Advocate is provided as a resource of general information for the public regarding issues pertaining to family law. It is also designed as a forum for news and information pertaining specifically to issues affecting Illinois families and about Illinois family law.

About Shahzad Khan

Shahzad R. Khan is the principal attorney in a practice focused on resolving the issues affecting Illinois families. He is an accomplished attorney, experienced in litigation and an author of several published articles on issues affecting Illinois families. Prior to forming his own firm in Peoria, Illinois, Shahzad worked for several years as an associate attorney at a highly rated law firm in Chicago, Illinois whose practice was limited to family law. Over the course of many years, Shahzad honed his highly strategic legal skills by successfully litigating and settling contested divorce, parentage, child support and post-decree cases in several Chicagoland area counties. In his own practice, Shahzad continues to successfully litigate and settle cases for families throughout Central, Southern and Northern Illinois.

The facts of one case are never similar to another case. With that understanding in mind, Shahzad is focused on resolving the issues that specifically affect the facts of your case. Shahzad has a deep and thorough understanding of the law. As such, he is able to explain the law in a clear and understandable manner, guide you through the process and counsel you about the implications of the law and your situation. Shahzad continues to provide his clients with consistently cost effective and aggressive representation which has resulted in many satisfied clients.

Shahzad is authorized to practice law by the Illinois Supreme Court and has represented many clients nationally in the states of Indiana, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and New York via pro hac vice motion. His practice concentrates in family law and domestic relations. Shahzad also provides client services in the areas of family related immigration law and real estate/landlord tenant law.

Practice Areas

  • Family Law/Domestic Relations
  • Business Organizations
  • Immigration law
  • Real Estate and Landlord-Tenant Law

Professional Associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Peoria County Bar Association

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School - 2002
  • University of Texas at Arlington/Interdisciplinary Studies/1997

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois