Last Updated on September 9, 2026 by Social Career Builder
Sarah Zigulich is a Chicago Family Law Attorney and Principal and Founding Member of SDZ Law LLC
Sarah Zigulich is an experienced matrimonial and family law attorney who has practiced family law since 2011. As Principal and Founding Member of SDZ Law LLC, she provides legal guidance to individuals navigating divorce, child custody, child support, and other complex family-related matters in Chicago, Illinois.
A Comprehensi
ve Approach to Family Law
Sarah’s practice encompasses a broad range of family law services, including traditional contested litigation, appeals, negotiation, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, and collaborative law. This experience allows her to approach each matter with an understanding of the different legal processes available to clients.
Family law disputes can involve difficult decisions about parenting arrangements, financial responsibilities, and long-term family relationships. Sarah works with clients facing high-conflict parenting situations, complex financial issues, and other challenges that require careful preparation and thoughtful legal strategy.
Through SDZ Law LLC, she focuses on helping individuals understand their options and pursue resolutions that address their unique circumstances.
Education and Legal Training
Sarah Zigulich earned her law degree from The John Marshall Law School, now known as the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of The John Marshall Law Review and Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, where she also completed double minors in Sociology and Women’s Studies. In 2013, she earned a Divorce Mediation Certificate through Northwestern University, expanding her training in dispute-resolution methods.
Recognition and Professional Involvement
Sarah’s professional accomplishments include recognition as a 2019 Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a 2019 Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, and a 2017 Top 40 Under 40 honoree by The National Advocates. She has also received a Clients’ Choice Award from Avvo and an Avvo 10.0 Top Attorney rating.
Her professional service includes serving as Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women Committee. She is also a member of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. Her contributions to legal publications can be explored through her Illinois State Bar Association author page.
Sarah is additionally involved in community service, including volunteer work with PAWS Chicago.
Dedicated to Chicago Families
Sarah Zigulich’s legal career reflects a commitment to helping individuals address the legal and personal complexities of family transitions. Her experience across litigation and alternative dispute resolution provides a foundation for assisting clients with a wide range of matrimonial and family law needs.
Learn more about her background through her professional LinkedIn profile, Avvo attorney listing, and Super Lawyers profile for SDZ Law LLC.
