Julia A. Pucci a partner with Schwarz & Pucci, LLC focuses her practice in the areas of divorce and custody
litigation. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois where she received a Bachelor
Arts, cum laude, in Sociology and Political Science. Ms. Pucci subsequently earned her Juris Doctor from St.
Louis University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. During her law school career, Julia taught legal
research and writing as a teaching assistant and was also active in the mediation clinic where she obtained
her mediation certification. As a certified mediator, she mediated court-ordered child custody matters and
assisted parents in drafting parenting and custody agreements. After being admitted to the Bar, Ms. Pucci
was employed as an Assistant State's Attorney for McHenry County where she worked in the civil division and
enforced child support orders and handled other civil matters for the County of McHenry. Ms. Pucci was then
employed with a large Schaumburg firm where she concentrated her practice on domestic relations matters and
she has continued to do so since joining the Schwarz & Pucci, LLC in March of 2007.
Ms. Pucci obtained advanced training in mediation and firmly believes that mediation is an avenue that many
parties faced with tough domestic relations issues may benefit from, both in the area of custody matters and
also financial issues. Because of her training, she is more proficient in negotiating fair settlements for
her clients. However, if the matter must be litigated, Ms. Pucci has a strong courtroom presence and is well
respected by the Court.
Ms. Pucci approaches every case with the goal of problem solving while understanding that each client has a
unique set of circumstances. She works closely with her clients throughout the legal process; she knows how
to find reasonable and practical solutions. Ms. Pucci's creativity, intelligence and thoroughness afford her
the ability to effectively negotiate settlements. Julia is respected by both her clients and peers and has
earned a reputation of excellence.
In addition to her advanced negotiations skills, Ms. Pucci is also a known for her abilities as guardian ad
litem in custody disputes. Through her strong voice and understanding Ms. Pucci tirelessly supports the
position that is in the best interest of the children. Ms. Pucci gives every investigation her utmost attention
using her steadfast dedication to ensure the right outcome every time.
Ms. Pucci is involved in the Kane County Bar Association, the McHenry County Bar Association, the Illinois
State Bar Association, and the Women's Bar Association for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.