Introduction

Robert Canfield holds a credential that sets him apart from most family attorneys in northern Illinois: he is a certified family court mediator, a qualification that expands the options available to clients who want to resolve disputes through structured negotiation rather than contested trial. Canfield and McKenna has operated from Rockford, Illinois for more than 30 years, with Canfield and partner Andrea McKenna providing general practice legal services to residents throughout the region. The firm covers divorce and family law, business formation, real estate transactions, probate administration, and estate planning from its office at 1111 S Alpine Rd., Suite 704.

The 30-year tenure in Rockford reflects sustained service to the same community, where the attorneys have accumulated local court experience and the kind of familiarity with regional legal processes that matters when cases require courtroom representation. Clients benefit from working with attorneys who know Rockford courts and have practiced there consistently over multiple decades.

Practice Areas

Divorce and Family Law: The firm handles all aspects of family court proceedings, including property division, child custody determinations, visitation schedules, spousal support calculations, and post-judgment modifications. Robert Canfield also serves as a mediator in family disputes, drawing on his certification as a family court mediator to help clients reach negotiated resolutions where appropriate.

Child Custody and Visitation Rights: Custody arrangements require careful attention to the specific circumstances of each family. The firm advocates for parenting arrangements that reflect each client’s interests and the applicable legal standards governing child custody in Illinois.

Post-Divorce Modifications: Life circumstances change after a divorce judgment is entered. The firm helps clients seek modifications to existing custody, support, or visitation orders when a material change in circumstances justifies a revised arrangement.

Spousal Support: Illinois courts consider multiple statutory factors in awarding maintenance. The firm helps clients understand the framework for support calculations and pursues appropriate arrangements based on the facts of each case.

Business Law: The firm assists entrepreneurs and business owners with entity formation and related legal matters, helping clients structure their businesses to reduce legal exposure and operate correctly from the start.

Real Estate Law: The firm handles real estate transactions and related matters, helping clients navigate property purchases, sales, and ownership transfers with appropriate legal protections in place.

Probate Law: The firm guides clients through estate administration, including the probate process and guardianship proceedings for individuals unable to manage their own affairs.

Estate Planning: Canfield and McKenna prepares wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments to help clients organize their affairs and protect their families against the consequences of dying without a plan.

Attorney Profiles

Robert Canfield is a general practice attorney and certified family court mediator with more than 30 years of Rockford legal experience. His mediator certification gives clients in family disputes an additional resolution pathway: structured negotiation with a skilled neutral rather than an immediate move to contested litigation. His broad litigation experience across practice areas means he can also represent clients when cases proceed to court.

Andrea McKenna is a partner and general practice attorney at the firm who provides representation across the firm’s practice areas. Her approach combines legal competence with attention to each client’s personal situation, recognizing that legal matters, particularly in the family law context, rarely exist in isolation from the rest of a client’s life.

Both attorneys are reachable at 815-968-7200.

Location and Service Area

Canfield and McKenna serves Rockford, Illinois and surrounding communities from its office on Alpine Road.

Address: 1111 S Alpine Rd. #704, Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: 815-968-7200
Website: canfieldmckennalaw.com/

Client Focus

The firm serves individuals, families, and small business owners in Rockford and the surrounding region. Clients facing family court proceedings benefit from Robert Canfield’s mediator credential, which creates the option for structured settlement discussions before or alongside litigation. Business clients and those with estate planning or real estate needs receive general practice representation from attorneys who have been serving the Rockford area for more than three decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is family court mediation and does the firm offer it?
Family court mediation is a structured process where a certified neutral helps disputing parties negotiate a resolution without going through a contested trial. Robert Canfield is a certified family court mediator and can offer this service to clients in family disputes.

How long has the firm been in Rockford?
More than 30 years.

What practice areas does the firm handle?
Divorce and family law, business law, real estate law, probate law, and estate planning.

How do I contact the firm?
Call 815-968-7200 to reach Canfield and McKenna.

Does the firm handle post-divorce modifications?
Yes. The firm helps clients seek modifications to custody, support, and visitation orders when a material change in circumstances supports a revised arrangement.

Who are the firm attorneys?
Robert Canfield, a general practice attorney and certified family court mediator, and Andrea McKenna, a partner and general practice attorney.

Closing

Rockford residents facing divorce, custody disputes, estate planning needs, or business formation questions can contact Canfield and McKenna at 815-968-7200. The firm brings more than 30 years of local experience to every case, and Robert Canfield holds certification as a family court mediator, giving clients in family disputes additional options beyond contested litigation.

Visit canfieldmckennalaw.com/ for more information about the firm and its attorneys.