Hon. Chrystel L. Gavlin See Rating Details
Associate Judge
Circuit Court
Will County
Twelfth Judicial Circuit
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Attorney Average Rating:   9.4 - 1 rating(s)
Non-Attorney Average Rating:   7.0 - 3 rating(s)
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General Rating Criteria

* Temperament (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Scholarship (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Industriousness (1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
* Ability to Handle Complex Litigation (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Punctuality (1=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
* General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters (1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
* General Ability as a Trial Judge (1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling (1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)


Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation (1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions (1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)


Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation (1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions (1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination (1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)
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What others have said about Hon. Chrystel L. Gavlin


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Other

Comment #: IL4320
Rating:10.0
Comments:
I served as a jury member in her court. Her professionalism, demeanor, order, efficiency and kindness were the finest I have ever seen. We are lucky to have her, and she is an excellent role model for any young judge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: IL4035
Rating:9.4
Comments:
I used to see her in a parentage/order of protection call. It is a very challenging call, and she had probably the best temperament of any judge I had ever seen handle it. Really great judge.

Other

Comment #: IL3948
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Gavelin singlehandedly took custody of my 13 yo daughter from me and gave to her father whom had not been around her entire life up until (only wanted to stop paying support, get support, and claim her on his taxes) her decision was based on no grounds (other than a spanking lol) she used 4 BLANK police reports in court (I was never arrested they only came because he kept calling them on me for "wellness checks"..was using manipulation tactics to make me look guilty of something and cause me grief) and one 20 minute convo w myself and my daughter. I even had a letter from DCFS stating there was no abuse found from investigation during all this, but that meant nothing to her. She even lied in court about details of what I said to her in our conversation to make it further appear I was abusive! When I asked her why she lied to the judge, she replied " you said you felt you weren't good enough for your mother and your daughter said the same.The cycle has to stop". I dont believe she knew a thing about raising teenagers, or anything else other than how the judiciary system works and how to lie! Also, I dont believe she is any type of therapist nor was hired as one. My daughter endured actual emotional and physical abuse from both her father and his wife for 2 years until they sent her back to me. This woman was extremely unethical and unprofessional from my experience. She has no business making decisions about children's well being either, nor does she seem to genuinely care. Steer clear if theres children involved!!

Litigant

Comment #: IL3754
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Chrystal Gavin represented me in a legal matter as a lawyer, and I was given the best representation I could have asked for!