Madelyn King

Ms. King is an associate attorney at the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group by Haid and Teich, LLP. Madelyn joined the firm in August 2017, and practices exclusively in the area of family law.

Ms. King’s Experience

Madelyn graduated from DePaul College of Law in 2013 as a family law fellow of the Schiller DuCanto and Fleck Family Law Center, and earned a Certificate in Child and Family Law. Based on her interests, Madelyn selected a tailored legal education specializing in the area of family law. Outside of the classroom, Madelyn gained invaluable experience at the Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse where she volunteered assisting women pursuing civil orders of protection. As a result of this experience, Madelyn acquired a unique understanding of domestic violence and mental health as they relate to divorce and parenting disputes.

Ms. King’s Education

Prior to law school, Madelyn graduated from the University of Utah where she studied psychology and sociology, and also received a certificate in criminology. During her undergraduate studies, Madelyn traveled to Chicago to complete two summer clerkships with the Child Protection and Juvenile divisions for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. During this time, Madelyn discovered her commitment to advocating for children and families.

In her free time, Madelyn is working towards her certification as a birth doula, she takes a special interest in supporting women’s pregnancy, labor, and early motherhood.