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I enjoy practicing in the area of family law very much. I get to engage with my client's and really put myself alonside them in the trenches. I can empathize with my client's and I can also lay out a strategy for which we will be taking on some of these obstacles in the family court proceedings. I want to make my client's comfortable with what is going on and I will give everybody the respect they deserve. This is a stressful time, you do not need a lawyer who will patronize you but one that gets you. The more you can understand the process, the better you will be able to prioritize all of your goals. I look forward to talking with you.
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Support
Posted by Jackie | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Horrible, do not hire!
My husband is about 10k into this lawyer for a child support/college tuition issue with his kids. Going on since December 2023. The only thing he has to show for the 10k he has paid out is a document with possible terms for settlement, but no actual settlement. When my husband questioned him on the e...
Hello, I only wish your comment about me quitting for payment were true but it is not at all correct. I wish I would not have to defend myself, but here we have no choice. Your husband berated me in the Court's own Zoom breakout room today. He came in hot and wanted a pound of my flesh. You say no court date. No, we were at a court date getting a hearing date. He asked the court to be allowed into the breakout room where I was drafting the order for the hearing date. I did not start out the conversation in a hostile manner. I asked about his discussions with his Ex-wife to see if they finalized an agreement in terms. He said no and proceeded to place so much negative emotion he has from this case onto me. I really feel like I am his and your scapegoat right now. I have been fighting for him since December of 2023. We have provided all his invoicing today as he requested. We did a pre-trial conference on our last court date which lasted hours. The judge gave me those settlement terms that I gave your spouse after the last court date and that I described in detail and wrote to him after that last court date. There have been plenty of court dates and documents exchanged since December 2023. I have clearly brought him closer to finality. He does not trust me anymore and that is why I cannot represent your spouse any longer. I like him personally and did not think we had a bad relationship until this morning, while in court in that breakout room. I would have loved to settle this case a long time ago. The judge set it for hearing today but I can no longer work for a client who does not trust me. Trust is the beginning of any good relationship, attorney/client included. As he does not trust me, I made a decision to seek a withdrawal. I sincerely wish your Spouse and his children the absolute best. I have been berated by other people the same as today, but it's the trust that has broken down where I do not see a path forward if he doesn't trust me. Does he trust those settlement terms even? They are as the judge gave them to me on our last court date? Does he trust me to argue what he and I discussed. If no, I cannot represent any client that does not trust me. Trust is so vital in this process. I have helped thousands of clients over my 20 years of practice and I am not an attorney that has a reputation for billing excessively. I truly hope you all can find success in this matter and be done with it as soon as the court allows. Sincerely, Jenet G. Pequeno
Posted by Arek | May 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Not recommended
I was not impressed with Mr. Pequeno at all. I hired him to renegotiate my child support settlement amount. His communication was poor, in my opinion, and I feel that he took action on my behalf that was not in my best interests and ended up costing me more in legal fees. At one point, when I ...
"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!"
"Jenet is a hard-working and tenacious opponent, but always professional and a pleasure to work with."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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 ."
"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."
"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."
"Jenet is an outstanding attorney in all areas related to family law and a great advocate for his clients. I fully endorse him."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
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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.
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
2016 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
Father allowed Relocation to U.K. with his daughter.
My client's 3 year old son is now living with him.
2004
Juris Doctor
2001
B.S.
2001
BA
2011
Becoming the father you want to be after incarceration.
2011
2010
English
Spanish
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Jenet earned significant contribution points in 2013.
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