Timothy (TJ) Walczak

TJ Walczak, the founder of First Response Family Law, is an attorney that helps first responders understand and get comfortable with the process of divorce or child custody. As a former first responder, TJ knows how valuable life is and how difficult losing loved ones in death or divorce can be. So why do clients come to TJ Walczak? First, there may be sheer panic about their family's financial future. At times, their emotions are raging, and it's a daily struggle to perform even the simplest tasks without distracting and negative thoughts. Or worst of all, TJ has seen first-hand the gripping fear of what may happen with children and parenting time. Asa result, TJ understands and can relate to his clients in a way other attorneys cannot. TJ opened the doors at First Response Family Law to provide top-notch support to his fellow first responders in need.TJ is honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force and has spent over 16years serving the public as a police officer and firefighter. A graduate of The John Marshall Law School, TJ also developed experience interning for the Honorable John W. Darrah of the Northern District of Illinois.