G. Lisette Serrano, Esq.
Lisette brings a uniquely comprehensive, hands-on perspective to her legal practice, having built her career on a foundation of more than 18 years working as a family law paralegal before becoming an attorney in practice since May 2014. Throughout her career, she has managed extensive litigation, large-scale discovery projects, and participated in numerous hearings and trials with a steadfast commitment to her clients.
During law school at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Lisette served as Vice President of the Fair Housing Association and handled housing discrimination cases under an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license at the Fair Housing Legal Clinic. She also worked at the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, conducting client intakes, drafting emergency petitions and affidavits for orders of protection, and participating in emergency hearings. She earned her undergraduate degree from National Louis University in Wheeling and her Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from Renton Technical College.
Deeply dedicated to advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom, Lisette has served as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem (GAL) since 2016, handling many cases protecting the best interests of children and families. Her dedication to pro bono work and community service has been widely recognized, earning her a prestigious award from Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) in 2025. She has also been repeatedly honored by her peers, being voted among the best attorneys in 2017 and 2018, as well as receiving recognition as one of the Best Family Law Attorneys for 2026.
After proudly serving for ten years on the Board of the Puerto Rican Bar Association, stepping down to focus on her expanding entrepreneurial ventures, Lisette remains active in the legal community. She is also a proud member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, Cook County Bar Association, and Chicago Bar Foundation.
Expanding her dedication to families navigating the court system, Lisette is the founder of Steppin Stones Professional Supervision, LLC, which opened on August 7, 2026. As Cook County’s first private-pay supervised visitation center, Steppin Stones provides a safe, secure, and supportive environment for families, reflecting her lifelong mission to guide families forward with compassion and a focus on children's well-being.