Heather Weis Benveniste

Heather Weis Benveniste

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 22 years

Debt settlement Lawyer at Northbrook, IL
Practice Areas: Debt Settlement

Po Box 1566, Northbrook, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 10 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2015

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

The Benveniste Law Offices, LLC

Po Box 1566, Northbrook, IL, 60065-1566

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Heather Weis Benveniste's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Loretta | April 14, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very passionate and patient. Understanding to your needs

I contacted Ms Benveniste, explaining my problem and concerns about my situation. She acted on my situation immediately. I was very grateful and thankful to her.

Posted by Beth | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Heather is the BEST!!!!!!

I had about a 6K debt from a loan I defaulted on from a creditor because I was unable to keep up with the monthly payments as a single parent. The creditor sent a sheriff to my home to demand I show up for court and make the payment in full. I was embarrassed, saddened and extremely distraught. I ...reached out to Heather who was so kind and sympathetic to my situation. She was able to facilitate a monthly payment plan with the creditor which was great. As I was making monthly payments, I began to have some unforeseen circumstances and once again fell in the "no payment" trap. The creditor then sent wage garnishment paperwork to myself and my job. The creditor also noted that the garnishment would begin at the end of the month! I reached out to Heather again who was once again so sweet and understanding. She asked me how would I like to resolve this? I was in shock because no one ever asked me what I wanted to do! I was overcome with relief because I just knew from the beginning that she was on my side. I gave her an ordered list - starting with the best plan to the least favorite plan to get this debt resolved. Heather reached out to the attorney representing the creditor and worked tirelessly on my behalf. I am happy to say that my #1 resolution from my list was accepted and my wages will NOT be garnished!!! I cannot Thank Heather enough for her hard work and effort!!! She is a blessing to have as an attorney and I will definitely work with her in the future!!!!

Posted by Tracy | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Heather Benveniste is AWESOME!!!

Back in 2015 I lost my job of 15 years. I had two debts that I could not afford to make payments. I received court papers on one of the debts in the later part of 2017. I had stopped by my mailbox on the way to work on a Monday morning, and in there was a mailing for Heather Benveniste. I opened ...it at work and decided to contact Heather, and I am so glad that I did. I have never had to appear in court, and on the first debt, she was able to negotiate my debt down almost $700.00 and I received court papers 6 months later for the 2nd debt. I immediately contacted Heather. Again, I never had to appear in court and she was able to get my debt reduced down $1,200.00. All together Heather has saved me the grief and heartache of having to appear in court, no wage garnishments and $1,900.00, but most importantly peace of mind knowing that everything is taken care of with the courts. Thank you so much Heather, you are AWESOME!!!

Posted by Jimmy And Kate | April 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome!

Contacted Heather on behalf of my wife. Who was 2 days from having to go to court. Heather jumped on the case, and was able to settle my wife's case, and save her a few thousand without my wife having to go to court. Heather responded to our emails and voicemails in a timely manner. Very very profess...ional and courteous.

Posted by Alex | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional and prompt

Contacted Heather about a debt collection case about a week before the court date. After I was finally able to find time to send her the court documents she needed it was already Friday and the court date was the following Monday. In about an hour that day she had already gotten them to grant a conti...nuance so I wouldn't have to go to court on Monday. On Monday I then get an email that everything has been settled and the amount I owe was cut from $2600 to $1000 and even the payment plan set up was less than what I was expecting to pay. So not only was she extremely fast in solving this issue for me she helped me save a lot of money as well. I chose Heather based off of all of the positive reviews on this site and I can say, after having the pleasure of working with her on my case, the reviews don't lie.

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Heather Weis Benveniste's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Blum

Debt settlement lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Heather for years and have appeared on some matters for her. She and her husband are fantastic attorneys. Heather has years of experience as an attorney in debt buying, and used that experience to help clients win, and solve their consumer debt issues. I reccomend her and her husband."

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Brian Hipp

Debt settlement lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is a very organized and competent attorney."

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Otto Berges

Debt settlement lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Benveniste Law Offices

2003 - 2011

Independant Contractor, Law Offices of Michael Weis

Associations

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Bar Assocation

Member

Education

2003

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Music Education

Languages

English

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