Jenet Gonzalez Pequeno

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Jenet Gonzalez Pequeno

4.3
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Arlington Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills ... +10 more

215 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 104, Arlington Heights, IL

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About Jenet

Biography

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Adoption 8%

8%
Alimony 8%

8%
Child Custody 8%

8%
Criminal Defense 8%

8%
Family 8%

8%
General Practice 8%

8%
Guardianship 8%

8%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 8%

8%
Probate 8%

8%
Real Estate 8%

8%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 8%

8%
Wills and Living Wills 8%

8%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Jenet G. Pequeno, LLC

215 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 104, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

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Jenet Gonzalez Pequeno's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews

Posted by Juana | December 20, 2023

El mejor abogado

Lo voy a recomendar siempre, Excelente abogado me explico detalladamente toda la información que yo necesitó saber en mi caso. Es muy profesional, le agradezco todo lo que iso hoy por mi. Janet Pequeño, muchísimas gracias por todo el tiempo que se tomó. Dios lo bendiga!

Posted by Alex | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional, experienced, extraordinary legal counsel

“Janet Pequeno” has been representing me for almost a decade now. I use “Janet” to represent me in my child custody/visitation legal issues. I have also used “Janet”to represent me for some order of protection issues. If “Janet” is practiced in the area, I need representation he will always be my fir...st pick, if “Janet” isn’t licensed in the area needed, “Janet” will always give me a referral or guide me in the right direction to get the help I need. There are many reasons why I would recommend “Janet” and his law firm to represent you so here’s a few. First of all “Janet” is an honest man, he’s not going to lie to you so you can hear what you want to hear, he’s going to tell you where your situation sits, the many different approaches you can go about your situation, the many different outcomes your case can go depending on the approach you choose to take. There has not been a single text message, phone call, email, court appearance, that “Janet” and staff/team wasn’t going above and beyond for me. There have been several times I have called “Janet” all eager and willing to pay the money to go to court, after explaining the situation “Janet” will tell me my options, explain how the process can go one direction or another, depending on the direction will determine how costly things can get, sometimes he will bring me back to reality, and I ask myself is that issue really worth the trouble and money. If I choose to go to court every time, I’m know “Janet” would happily take my money, but “Janet” wants what’s best for me and my family. In my case to afford court every time I have an issue, I would be in debt, there is no amount of money that would stop me from fighting for my kids, but every time isn’t necessary and “Janet” don’t want to see me waste my money. Not only does “Janet” and team/staff represent you, they get to know you as a person, in a way they make you part of their family. At the end of the day the client chooses which direction to go, and you will get no less than experience, extraordinary, professional, service and legal counsel. All my cases have been resolved in a timely manner, and always exceeding my expectations. If I can give any advice, I’d say always be honest with your attorney if you don’t and something comes up down the road it may or may not hurt your situation, as well change the direction of your case. That is something I’ve never had an issue with “Janet”, you’ll never feel like you can’t tell him something.

Posted by Nick | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wish I would've went with him from the start

Jenet really understood my situation and listened to me. It shows in the judgement. I get my daughter majority of the time. Would recommend to anyone who wants an honest, realistic, and fair attorney!!! Thank you!!

Posted by Miranda | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Above and Beyond Service

Jenet is a first rate class act attorney all around. When I came to him 2 years ago my child custody case was a disaster from a previous lawyer. Jenet welcomed me with open arms. He listened to every horrid detail and reassured me that he could help. He has taken me thru every step and always explain...ed things to me, made sure I fully understood and answered every question I had even if it was after hours. I was tired and felt defeated and beat up. Jenet breathes new life into his clients. He never over promises and under delivers. It’s actually the opposite, he will over deliver on his promise. Izzy and Mario in his office are amazing. They always have the answers you will need if Jenet is tied up at that moment. They are kind and compassionate and make you feel like you are part of the family. Jenet is always on time with a let’s get to work attitude and is always prepared. You couldn’t ask for a better attorney! Jenet will fight for you and your family. He will take you under his wing and protect you when you feel all hope is lost. What Jenet has is integrity, loyalty and great family values! If there were more attorneys out there like Jenet the justice system would be better served. Thank you Jenet for all you do and for Fighting the good fight always. Jenet started out as my attorney, but now I consider him a friend and part of my family!

Posted by A.C. | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Mr. Paqueno Helped me get custody of my daughter

Mr. Paqueno helped me alot in a difficult situation where my daughter was endanger and she was in a bad environment and he was reasonable with payment arrangements which helps alot and he was very understanding and supportive of my situation I and my daughter was going through which he has helped me ...get custody of my daughter which I am very grateful for his help , support and his professional work he has done as a family lawyer . Thank you Mr. Paqueno !!!

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Jenet Gonzalez Pequeno's Lawyer Endorsements

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Phillip Haddad

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jenet is truly one of the best in family law. I have seen him handle some of the most complex issues in his field. He is a hard worker and an aggressive litigator for his clients. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Jeffrey Esser

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jenet is a hard-working and tenacious opponent, but always professional and a pleasure to work with."

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Jesse Lanshe

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jenet is one of the hardest working attorneys I have come across. He is extremely knowledgeable and personable. His care for his clients is paramount, as is his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to seek satisfactory results for his clients."

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Michael Taege

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jenet is, by far, a standout in the family law community. His passion for the law is unmistakable. He is an attorney who prides himself on his knowledge of the law, the growth of attorneys in his field, and his unrelenting commitment to his clients."

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Chance Badertscher

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jenet is a passionate attorney and is a valuable member of our firm. Jenet is an excellent mentor who is always willing to assist other attorneys with his knowledge and experience in all areas of family law."

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Heather Glaser

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jenet is a trusted mentor to other attorneys and I strongly recommend him without hesitation. Jenet is an attorney who combines his legal talents with compassion for both his clients and the community of individuals who submit questions in this forum. He treats clients as humans, not as legal files or retainer checks. In addition, Jenet has considerable experience with other divorce lawyers and family law judges and he is well respected in both the courtroom and in negotiating settlements ."

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Heidi Schuster

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jenet has a wealth of experience and can offer invaluable insight into any of your family law issues. He will provide you with a realistic view of your situation, and has the tools needed to get you to your ultimate destination. He is level-headed, compassionate, and aggressive. He has worked diligently and obtained results in complex custody, parentage, and removal cases."

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Ryan Gardner

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jenet is thoughtful, considerate, and above all, extremely knowledgeable in all areas of family law. Jenet understands how to fight for his client's rights, and knows how to get the job done."

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Joshua Nesser

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jenet is an outstanding attorney in all areas related to family law and a great advocate for his clients. I fully endorse him."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Warens

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jenet is a remarkable attorney and good friend. I am consistently impressed by the breadth of his knowledge of family law and his ability to generate creative solutions to clients' issues. He does not hesitate to give whatever is needed of himself to bring a matter to a favorable resolution. I would recommend Jenet to family members and friends without reservation - I can think of no higher praise."

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Kelly Anderson

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jenet is a fantastic family law attorney who achieves the best results for his clients, as a result of his strong knowledge of the law and ability to listen closely to his clients needs and wishes. When there are issues with family - you need someone like that to help guide you and mitigate the legal, emotional and financial hurdles involved. I highly recommend Jenet."

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Cameron Monti

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse Jenet. Jenet is one of the most talented attorneys I know in the Family Law arena. His knowledge and understanding of all facets of family law is top notch, and the professionalism and ethical manner he handles his clients and fellow attorneys is a rare quality these days. His compassion and empathetic and sensitive nature towards his clients his area practice is always noted and appreciated by his clients. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Jenet to any client, friend, or family member. A+ Rating and 5-stars!"

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Linda Kagan

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jenet Pequeno brings integrity, diligence and perspective to family law litigation. He is well versed in the intracacies of The Hague Convention. Mr. Pequeno is a strong advocate for his clients. He is well prepared and able to communicate in both Spanish and English. I highly endorse Jenet Pequeno."

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Joseph Sparacino

Family lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jenet is a highly experienced and tough litigator who has fought for the rights of his clients throughout the State of Illinois. He is able to assist clients in the most complicated and dire situations. He has preserved the rights of his clients regardless of their own ability to communicate their predicaments to the court. If you are facing any issue in Family Court Jenet Pequeno is the man you want on your side."

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Jeffery Leving

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jenet Pequeno is an exceptional litigator who utilizes unique legal strategies to find success in sophisticated cases where there is often little hope. In an almost unwinnable case where the mother concealed the child's whereabouts from the father, Pequeno successfully reunited the father with his little boy - saving the child from years of pain and anguish. In another case, Pequeno obtained custody for a father who almost gave up hope of ever seeing his children again - after the mother absconded with the children. Pequeno received the "Absolute Victory Award" for his superior litigation skills. He is a passionate matrimonial attorney with an impressive track record of victories who cares deeply about his clients."

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Harley Storrings

Unknown lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Friend

"If you are looking for a family law lawyer with the highest levels of honor, integrity, character, compassion and experience well-beyond his years, this is your guy. There is no one I would rather have in my corner."

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Nicholas Felzen

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Jenet for over 10 years and he is without a doubt one of the most honest and genuine people that I have come across. He puts those characteristics into every case he has and therefore puts forth 110% effort in each of his cases. I don't think there's a better area of law for an attorney like Jenet to be in other than family law as he has the dual quality of being a fighter and having the listening skills and care for his clients that make a strong family law attorney. I definitely endorse Jenet as a family law attorney for your difficult family law case."

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Daniel Palmer

Real estate lawyer

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Anthony Scifo

Guardianship lawyer

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Phillip Haddad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Esser

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jesse Lanshe

Family lawyer

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Chance Badertscher

Real estate lawyer

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Heather Glaser

Family lawyer

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Ryan Gardner

Estate planning lawyer

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Zachary Cohen

Litigation lawyer

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Jennifer Burt

Litigation lawyer

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Amil Alkass

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brian Warens

Estate planning lawyer

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Heidi Schuster

Family lawyer

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Kelly Anderson

Real estate lawyer

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James Doerr

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cameron Monti

Business lawyer

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Linda Kagan

Family lawyer

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Joseph Sparacino

Family lawyer

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Harley Storrings

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

10 Best in Cient Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2009

Absolute Victory, Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney/Principal, The Law Offices of Jenet G. Pequeno, LLC

1900 - Present

Member, The Law Offices of Jenet G. Pequeno, LLC

2013 - 2016

Associate, Lavelle Law Ltd.

2008 - 2013

Attorney, The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.

2006 - 2008

Partner, Garcia & Pequeno

2004 - 2006

Associate, Michling Hofman Vinton Plaza & Wick

Associations

2016 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Relocation Across the Pond

Father allowed Relocation to U.K. with his daughter.

Most Recent Custody Trial Victory

My client's 3 year old son is now living with him.

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Education

2004

University of Miami School of Law, (FL)

Juris Doctor

2001

Northern Illinois University

B.S.

2001

Northern Illinois University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2011

2011 Stateville Semi-Annual Re-Entry Summit

Becoming the father you want to be after incarceration.

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Jenet earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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