Our Staff

Deborah Cobb

Debbie is married, the mother of two, and a grandmother to a beautiful little girl who was adopted at age one and a half. She graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the Senior Partner in the firm with her practice located in Collinsville, Illinois. Debbie concentrates her practice in the areas of adoption and assisted reproduction technologies. She frequently presents at continuing education programs offered by local bar associations or at the request of area courts.

Kirsten Bays

Kirsten and her husband have four sons. She is the proud grandmother of two adorable little boys. Kirsten graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the Junior Partner in the firm. Her office is located in Charleston, Illinois. Kirsten’s practice is focused in adoption and assisted reproduction technologies. She is a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and is on the DCFS Adoption Panel.

Susan Wolk

Susan is the paralegal at the firm. She has a background in child welfare with more than 20 years of experience. She is married with a blended family consisting of two step-children, two biological children, one very special child who joined the family through the adoption process. Susan is also the proud grandmother to two granddaughters.

Rebekah Wolk

Revi is a secretary in the Collinsville office. She has worked at CCB intermittently for several years. She is now a regular employee and is frequently available to assist clients in a timely manner.

Lyssa Cobb

Lyssa is our other part time secretary. She has a degree in early childhood education from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She also works as a children’s figure skating coach. She is the mother of an adopted daughter.