OUR TEAM

Eric R. Pfanenstiel 


Founder & Principal Attorney

Eric R. Pfanenstiel 


Founder & Principal Attorney

Eric Pfanenstiel combines extensive family law experience with a diverse professional background that gives him uncommon insight into complex financial, business, and custody matters. Before practicing law, Eric worked in the hospitality and technology industries—roles that demanded quick critical thinking, strong communication, and a deep focus on client service. These skills now shape his legal practice, where he brings both analytical precision and real-world practicality to every case.

Eric Pfanenstiel combines extensive family law experience with a diverse professional background that gives him uncommon insight into complex financial, business, and custody matters. Before practicing law, Eric worked in the hospitality and technology industries—roles that demanded quick critical thinking, strong communication, and a deep focus on client service. These skills now shape his legal practice, where he brings both analytical precision and real-world practicality to every case.

Eric has successfully litigated and negotiated some of the most challenging issues in family law, including high-asset divorce, executive compensation, business valuation disputes, forensic analysis, parental decision-making conflicts, and relocation matters. He is known for his strategic approach, attention to detail, and ability to resolve issues creatively while always protecting his client’s long-term interests

Eric has successfully litigated and negotiated some of the most challenging issues in family law, including high-asset divorce, executive compensation, business valuation disputes, forensic analysis, parental decision-making conflicts, and relocation matters. He is known for his strategic approach, attention to detail, and ability to resolve issues creatively while always protecting his client’s long-term interests

Honors & Recognition

Honors & Recognition

Illinois Super Lawyers (2022–2026)

Best Lawyers in America (2016–2026)

Leading Lawyers Network – Leading Lawyer & Emerging Lawyer

Education & Admissions

Education & Admissions

DePaul University College of Law, J.D., Certificate in Taxation

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. in Advertising

Admitted to Illinois Bar (2009)

Leadership & Professional Memberships

Leadership & Professional Memberships

Chicago Bar Association

DuPage County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

DuPage Children’s Museum Next Gen Board, President

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Start Moving Forward Today.

Family transitions are difficult and stressful. The legal process shouldn’t make it harder. Contact Pfanenstiel Law Firm to schedule a confidential consultation.

Through thoughtful counsel and experienced advocacy, we help clients navigate family law matters with clarity and confidence.

Contact

310 S. County Farm Road


Suite D


Wheaton, IL 60187

service@pfanlaw.com

(630) 448-8880

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Start Moving Forward Today.

Family transitions are difficult and stressful. The legal process shouldn’t make it harder. Contact Pfanenstiel Law Firm to schedule a confidential consultation.

Through thoughtful counsel and experienced advocacy, we help clients navigate family law matters with clarity and confidence.

Contact

310 S. County Farm Road


Suite D


Wheaton, IL 60187

service@pfanlaw.com

(630) 448-8880

brown concrete pillars indoors

Start Moving
Forward Today.

Family transitions are difficult and stressful. The legal process shouldn’t make it harder. Contact Pfanenstiel Law Firm to schedule a confidential consultation.

Through thoughtful counsel and experienced advocacy, we help clients navigate family law matters with clarity and confidence.

Contact

310 S. County Farm Road

, Suite D


Wheaton, IL 60187


service@pfanlaw.com


(630) 448-8880

brown concrete pillars indoors

Start Moving Forward Today.

Family transitions are difficult and stressful. The legal process shouldn’t make it harder. Contact Pfanenstiel Law Firm to schedule a confidential consultation.

Through thoughtful counsel and experienced advocacy, we help clients navigate family law matters with clarity and confidence.

Contact

310 S. County Farm Road


Suite D


Wheaton, IL 60187

service@pfanlaw.com

(630) 448-8880