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%

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Probate 8%

8%
Real Estate 8%

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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 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 Juan | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Purpose

Driven with a purpose, reliable, and a great advisor. I have used other attorneys before, essentially resulting in a drain of finances and miss guidance into an unsavory outcome. I hired Mr. Pequeno after a massive setback in what I accessed was an acceptable agreement from my prior council, and I wa...s very mistaken. Mr. Pequeno not only rectified this, but his drive in pursuing my best interests was apparent in our conversations and performance/results in the courtroom. A little background, which speaks volumes on Mr. Pequeno’s ability to adapt to many situations. I am a Military Officer, child custody battles are devastating, period, but finding an advocate who understand military pay/LES breakdown, and overall visitation management due to a service member's operational tempo is very difficult to find. He was able to reflect my military obligations and pay structure to propose a very favorable agreement with a significant increase in visitations with my child. All of this in a language the courtroom could understand and providing me with the agreement I should of had. Mr. Pequeno is a very talented Advocate, his mind and heart are all in the right place and that is difficult to find, in a very difficult chapter in someone's life. Thank you Mr.Pequen, for your expertise and understanding.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Someone who loves there job

Jenet helped me and my ex-wife get through our divorce. I am sure there were things that we could of fought about but Jenet really helped us put our differences aside and make it what was best for our child. His professionalism and time that he puts into each detail shows that he is not just getting ...us done and to the next case. He showed us he really loves his job and cares about his clients.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely helpful, patient, and knowledgeable!!

Jenet helped us through our divorce and was extremely helpful. We were both very anxious and nervous about the entire process but Jenet took care of everything from explaining the process thoroughly step by step to helping us understand exactly what to do at the courthouse. The clerk was extremely i...mpressed how organized all of our paperwork was and said she wished that all attorney's were as complete and thorough as Jenet. I highly recommend using Jenet for all family law related issues - especially those who have never been through the process before. Thanks Jenet!

Posted by Chinetana | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best CARING Family Lawyer Around!

A divorce is never easy. However, Jenet Pequeno turned a challenging situation into something manageable. Jenet has many years of experience in family law. His qualifications resulted in a speedy resolution to an otherwise long and drawn out process; eliminating stress and unnecessary expenses. Jenet... was extremely attentive and reasonable with my requests from the divorce, revealing an attorney who truly cares for his clients in such a sensitive transition. Mr. Pequeno provided easy to follow legal advice; error-free documents that appease the judges for a quick resolution. I am so grateful that I had Jenet to represent me; because all I kept hearing was the horror-stories of divorce. Jenet did not waste my time; he saved me a lot of money, while providing superior customer service with full-proof legal advice. Jenet is the best CARING family lawyer around!

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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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