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Jeannie Marie Ridings
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KRV Legal
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Practice Areas
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 Illinois Women's Bar Association.
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
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Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
20 years
Family
20%
20 years
Child Custody
10%
20 years
Domestic Violence
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Contingency
10%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Jeannie Ridings (815) 444-8700
125 S Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
JEANNIE IS A BEAST!
I hired Jeanie because I wanted an aggressive trial lawyer as my ex was hiding money and assets. I was expecting to have to go to trial and waste time and money getting what was rightfully mine. Let me tell you, do not let Jeannie's appearance or kindness fool you, once she passes through the doors o...
Posted by Charles | December 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Exemplary attorney- second to NONE
Jeannie is an exemplary attorney second to none. In a civil litigation case I had, my original attorney who filed the suit was disqualified from representing me early on and Jeannie approached me in court and offered to represent me. She explained that she had been paying attention to my case from th...
Posted by Howie | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very experienced and has your best interest in mind.
Jeannie does a great job of listening to everything and then determining options and the best approach to take. She helped me through my divorce. I feel we settled amicably, and avoided some long time commitments, which were both important to me. She knows the system and is very respected.
Posted by Stella | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Confident with a gift. She genuinely cares and shares it!
Jeannie is a true professional in every sense of the word. She is a great asset to her profession and has a great desire to help victims of domestic violence. She provided me with a real sense of security due to her compassion, competence and confidence. She is fighting for me and is on my side when ...
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Around, Hands Down!
I have gone to Jeannie with a number of different cases and she has handled each and every one as a true professional. Both Jeannie and her team work extremely hard to get the best possible outcome for their clients. She is extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. She treated me and my family like he...
Jeannie Marie Ridings's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Very good attorney that has a lot of experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ridings is a great lawyer sure to get you great results!"
"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!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ridings is knowledgeable and efficient in her practice."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeannie understands the intricacies of divorce."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2020
Peace and Justice Award, Turning Point
2020
Woman of Distinction, Shaw Media
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peace and Justice Award, Turning Point
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2002
Quilici Scholar, Northwestern University School of Law
2000
University Fellow, The George Washington University
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, KRV Legal, Inc.
2009 - 2015
Partner, Kililis, Ridings & Vonau, PC
2008 - 2009
Instructor, McHenry County College
2004 - 2009
Associate, Kubasiak, Fylstra, Reizen & Rotunno, P.C.
2003 - 2003
Intern, Mchenry County State's Attorney
2003 - 2004
Research, NCCUSL
1999 - 2001
Instructor, Waubonsee Community College
Associations
2020 - Present
Alliance of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
McHenry County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2005
Federation of Women ContractorsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
Education
2004
Northwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
George Washington University
PhD - Doctorate
2000
George Washington University
MA - Masters
1992
Mount Mary College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2006
Illinois State Bar Association "Real Property: Vol. 52, No.1
Equitable Subrogation: Mechanics Lien Priority
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do about child’s father being difficult about vacation days and times?
19 Jan 2024
Q&A
Can I take a vacation without our child after a divorce?
17 Jan 2024
Q&A
Can I go back and tell the judge I don't want to do mediation?
10 Jan 2024