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Christopher J. Zaruba | Founding Partner

Christopher J. Zaruba

Christopher J. Zaruba

Smit Zaruba P.C.

Divorce & Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Collaborative Law, Mediation, Adoption, Paternity, High Asset Divorce, Business Valuations, Hidden Assets, Retirement Accounts, Property Division, Spousal Support, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements, Parental Relocation, Special Needs Children, Guardianship, Guardian ad Litem, Domestic Violence, Post Judgement Modifications, Post Judgment Enforcement, Traffic Violations

Wheaton, IL Divorce Lawyer

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Experience: 17 years
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Main Office

1725 S Naperville Rd
Suite 201
Wheaton, IL 60189

Office Hours

Monday - Friday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Other Locations

From our office in Wheaton, Smit Zaruba P.C. represents clients throughout DuPage County, Cook County, Lake County, Kane County, Will County, Kendall County, and the greater Chicago suburbs, including the communities of Addison, Batavia, Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Joliet, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, St. Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, West Chicago, and Winfield.

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About Christopher

Christopher J. Zaruba is a founding partner of Smit Zaruba P.C. who represents clients in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, parentage, guardianship, post-decree disputes, mediation, and collaborative law. He is known for combining practical guidance with strong courtroom advocacy, helping clients pursue favorable outcomes through settlement when possible and litigation when necessary.

Before co-founding the firm, Mr. Zaruba spent years handling family law matters in the Chicagoland area and also served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County, where he gained substantial trial experience. His background in prosecution, along with his work in contested family law cases, gives him a sharp and strategic approach to representing clients facing difficult personal and legal challenges. To schedule your consultation with our Wheaton, IL Divorce Lawyer, fill out a form online or call us at 630-480-7600.

To learn about our costs and fees, please schedule an initial consultation by calling 630-480-7600.

Admission

Verified Illinois

2009

Education

John Marshall Law School

J.D.

2009

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Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • United States Supreme Court, Member
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Member
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Member
  • DuPage County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee, Chair,
    2014
  • DuPage County Bar Association, New Lawyer Committee, Chair,
    2014 - 2015
  • DuPage County Bar Association, New Lawyer Committee, Vice Chair,
    2013 - 2014
  • Robert E. Jones AIC of DuPage County, Member
Honors / Awards
  • Elite Lawyer
    2026
  • Leading Lawyer
    2021-2025
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
    2018 - 2019
  • American Institute of Family Law
    2015
  • Avvo, Top Attorney
  • Outstanding Misdemeanor Prosecutor of the Year
    2012
  • Lead Counsel Rated

Additional Info

Founded 2026

Smit Zaruba P.C. Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal, High Asset Divorce, Business Valuations, Hidden Assets, Retirement Accounts, Property Division, Spousal Support, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements, Parental Relocation, Special Needs Children, Adoption, Paternity, Guardianship, Guardian ad Litem, Domestic Violence, Post Judgement Modifications, Post Judgment Enforcement, Mediation, Collaborative Law, Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations

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Languages: English
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