Jody L. Usow

Jody was my representation during a very difficult post custody situation. I was emotionally drained, frustrated to be in court again and at times unable to see the situation clearly through my anger. Jody ensured that never lost focus on the most important issues at hand. She didn't let me make re...peat mistakes driven by fear/negative past experience. Jody redirected every situation towards what was most important, and in doing so we achieved a better outcome than I could have hoped for. Be warned, she is a straight shooter, and won't sugar-coat her words or the situation for you. However, clarity is kindness and she is effective. The best advice I could offer anyone in a challenging custody or divorce situation is that you're not hiring a friend-you're hiring a lawyer, so get the best one you can. Jody Usow is formidable, yet balances her presence with grace and respect for her peers. She knows the playing field. Highly recommend.

I hired Jody Usow to take care of all matters for filing for a divorce. She explained in detail what I needed as far as all paperwork and what I should and should not do. I did what she said, and everything went as she had said. She is a no nonsense type of person and VERY good at what she does. ...She made me feel very comfortable and it was all done in a very timely manner.

I have recently used Mrs. Usow for the second time (my divorce and most recently a modification to a placement arrangement for my children) and I would not consider using anyone else when it comes to family court matters. Mrs. Usow is not only incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to family court l...aw she handles your affairs with professionalism and with your best interest in mind. She is a great person to consider having on your team when you have something worth fighting for! The first time I used her was for my divorce. There were a lot of things that I did not know about family law and she took the time that I needed to explain the good the bad and the ugly in order for me to understand. I feel she is very upfront with all of the information you need to know and tries to minimizes any surprises to the best of her abilities. The second, and most recent time, I used her was for making a modification to my children's placement arrangement. Mrs. Usow was able to help me with this as well. I appreciated that she remembered the personal details of my situation and that I was not just another random person. Mrs Usow's demeanor is assertive and professional, one in which makes you feel confident in what you have hired her to do. I was not disappointed with my choice to use Mrs. Usow for the second time as she was able to expeditiously handle this court matter with a positive outcome as well.

Anyone looking for legal counsel to them in a divorce should have Jody Usow at the top of their list. After my first meeting with her, I knew I wanted Jody to represent me. She has a vast trove of experience and she knows the legal field inside and out. In court, Jody has the ability to present herse...lf in a very confident, direct, authoritative way, yet is professional, courteous and respectful. When it came to her interactions with me alone, that same strong-willed attorney could just as quickly become an empathetic and compassionate ally. Because she takes her role looking out for her client’s best interests so seriously, she will not hesitate to tell you when she feels objectives you are beholden to may not be in your best interests. She has a global view of things, where you may not be seeing the whole picture. She will carefully explain her reasoning, so you can make a fully informed decision. Ultimately, however, you are in the driver’s seat and she will do her best to help you achieve your goals. If I called Jody and she was unavailable, it was never more than an hour or two that she would return my call. Her paralegal, Nick, is knowledgeable and professional and Jen, the office assistant, is also very friendly and helpful. I would strongly urge you to consider hiring Jody Usow to represent you.

I went to Attn. Usow to divorce my husband, who is abusive. She asked and quickly determined that me & my son needed other actions first to ensure our safety. That just blew me away. It's amazing how she figured out the situation immediately and knew the exact response. My questions were answered ...with obvious expertise, confidence and humanity! She gave me advice that went above and beyond. She won't be vague or sugar coat anything. One single consultation gave me an incredible boost in confidence. Knowing the strength of my case and the legal options available to me, that all confirmed that me & my son would escape from the abuse and live a happy life in the future. She was also flexible, when our schedules didn't match, to make it work via phone call.