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Ms. Ridings focuses her practice on Family Law Litigation, Custody Disputes, Orders of Protection and Personal Injury Litigation in McHenry County.
Professional Associations & AffiliationsMs. Ridings is licensed to practice in all Illinois state courts and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the McHenry County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the Federation of Women Contractors.
Education/Work HistoryJ.D., Northwestern University Law School, Chicago, Illinois (Quilici Scholar, University Merit Scholar, Moot Court) Ph.D., The Human Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (University Fellow) M.A., Philosophy and Social Policy, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. B.A., Philosophy, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Before joining KRV Legal, Inc. Ms. Ridings was an Associate with KUBASIAK, FYLSTRA, REIZEN & ROTUNNO, P.C. in Chicago, Illinois.
Practice areas
When you need to end your marriage, whether it is amicable or adversarial, you will need a compassionate and detailed lawyer on your side. Call Attorney Ridings today for a case evaluation.
Including divorce, post-divorce issues, unmarried parent legal issues, child custody, child support, enforcement of court orders, DCFS matters, and related cases.
Child custody is one of the most complex, painful, and expensive forms of litigation. It is painful for the obvious reasons – it involves your children, who matter to you more than any other issue in your divorce, more than money, property, call now.
Attorney Ridings is a family lawyer that cares deeply about her clients. She is skilled with Orders of Protections in Illinois, and if you've been involved in unwanted physical contact between two members of the same household, call her immediately.
Small claims, arbitration, employment matters, civil rights and discrimination cases, contract and payment disputes, and related cases.
Once you understand the divorce process as a dissolution of the marriage contract, the next step is to address all of the issues that are a part of that marriage contract.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2005 | 12/06/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Peace and Justice Award | Turning Point | 2016 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2015 |
Quilici Scholar | Northwestern University School of Law | 2002 |
University Fellow | The George Washington University | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | KRV Legal, Inc. | 2015 - Present |
Partner | Kililis, Ridings & Vonau, PC | 2009 - 2015 |
Instructor | McHenry County College | 2008 - 2009 |
Associate | Kubasiak, Fylstra, Reizen & Rotunno, P.C. | 2004 - 2009 |
Intern | Mchenry County State's Attorney | 2003 - 2003 |
Research | NCCUSL | 2003 - 2004 |
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Instructor | Waubonsee Community College | 1999 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
McHenry County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Federation of Women Contractors | Member | 2003 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Illinois State Bar Association "Real Property: Vol. 52, No.1 | Equitable Subrogation: Mechanics Lien Priority | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
George Washington University | PhD - Doctorate | 2003 |
George Washington University | MA - Masters | 2000 |
Mount Mary College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Personal Injury | Amazing settlement for client. |
Revenge Porn | Problem solved. |
Custody and Removal | Client awarded custody |
Wrongful Termination | Awesome settlement for client. |
Construction Negligence | Great settlement for client. |
Sales Representative Commission Case | Great settlement for client. |
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Thomas Vaclavek, Family Attorney on Nov 30, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jeannie and I have had many cases together over the years. She is a tenacious advocate for her clients but she is also easy to work with. I highly recommend her.
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Douglas Borthwick, General practice Attorney on Dec 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Nima Haddadi, General practice Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very good attorney that has a lot of experience.
A. Felsen, Child custody Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ridings is a great lawyer sure to get you great results!
George Kililis, Litigation Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ridings is an amazing litigator and is very passionate about her practice. She always goes the extra mile for her clients. She is highly respected in the legal community as one of the best around!
Julia Pucci, Family Attorney on Oct 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ridings is knowledgeable and efficient in her practice.
Joseph Ponitz, Family Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of having many cases with Jeannie. She is always well prepared and very diligent in her representation.
Peggy Gerkin, Family Attorney on Jun 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jeannie understands the intricacies of divorce.
John Parisi, Family Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jeannie is professional, good to work with and responsive to her client's needs.
I endorse this lawyer. My firm has worked with Jeannie in connection with various matters over the years, and her work is always excellent.
Jonathan Merel, Family Attorney on Jan 13, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jeannie and I opposed each other on a very contentious divorce matter. Depsite our client's differences and the complex nature of the case, Jeannie was excellent to work with and always dislpayed the utmost professionalism throughout. I look forward to working with her again.
Elizabeth Vonau, Litigation Attorney on Nov 22, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. It has been my privilege to work with Jeannie for many years now. I have never met a more capable attorney. Her ability to see and understand an issue is unmatched. She is highly respected in the legal community and deservedly so. Her research and drafting skills are the best I have ever seen. When in court, her ability to focus the argument to the real issue allows her to point the Judge in just the right direction. She cares about her clients beyond just being their lawyer and goes out of her way to accommodate the special needs of her clients as they go through some of the most difficult times in their lives.
Amanda Adams, General practice Attorney on Sep 27, 2010
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Ms. Ridings is creative and compassionate, but tries to get things right the first time. She isn't the sort of attorney who needs to amend her motions and run up client's legal bills because she didn't do her homework from the start, like I've seen many other employment attorneys doing. Its too hard to recommend her narrowly in one area -- she's done a lot of family cases, business litigation cases, employment cases.
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