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Jennifer Beeler

Jennifer Beeler

also known as Jennifer Cunningham Beeler, Jennifer Cunningham Beeler Hecker

4.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Northfield, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Mediation ... +2 more

191 Waukegan Rd., Suite 315, Northfield, IL

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Ciesla Beeler, LLC

191 Waukegan Rd., Suite 315, Northfield, IL, 60093

Ciesla Beeler, LLC

495 N. RIverside Drive, Suite 210, Gurnee, IL, 60031

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Jennifer Beeler's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Do Not Hire At All Costs

I hired Jennifer for my divorce. Extremely overcharged. Did it absolutely nothing in law or practice for me other than say I can't do anything sorry. Never had my best in tenant her mind when dealing with legal matters. I'd ask for multiple things that were definitely doable that she was unable to he...lp me with. She thinks more about her wallet than she does about your well-being. Basically she screwed me over so bad The last conversation I had she lied flat out to my face about something another legal attorney had not said nor done. Her answer when called out on her wrong doing was "I'm no longer representing him." That's because I have fired 6 hours before. Don't hire unless you want to overpay and proceed nowhere past where you started before you had a lawyer. Literally nothing's changed since day one I hired her to now until I finally got a lawyer who actually cares about my legal rights and the well-being of myself and my child. I paid $40,000 something that should have cost us $15,000. I was quoted to 15,000 originally by another lawyer. And he at least would have fought for my rights unfortunately I'm stuck with the crappy divorce and no farther than day one when we started. Do not hire You will be sorry.

Jennifer Beeler

Replied last April 23, 2021

Regretfully, I cannot determine at all who this is, otherwise I would reach out personally if I could and ask to discuss this matter. If I am reading this correctly, I apparently had to fire this particular person who claims to have been a client. Firing a client is not something I do lightly; there has to be a complete breakdown of the attorney/client relationship to make that happen. I take my professional and ethical responsibilities seriously, and work closely with my clients to avoid anything close to what this individual may be describing. I am available to talk about the progress of a client's case, detailing what is happening and why. I don't understand how this person was able to determine whether some other lawyer had or had not said or done something, but I certainly would have recalled if I had this conversation with a client. I do not. If this person is or was dissatisfied with the cost, I always am available to talk about that as well. I will say again: I make sure that a client is informed as to what is happening in a matter, and why a case has attendant costs. If a client asks for something unethical or contrary to the law, I will not and cannot represent that person. Having this kind of open communication is how I operate. I would have preferred to have had a direct conversation about whatever this person is describing, rather than through an anonymous review. Face-to-face is significantly better, and resolves questions or misunderstandings as they occur, and that is what I strive to have with each of my clients.

Posted by Rose | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highest Rating goes to Jennifer Cunningham-Beeler

I knew from the first meeting with Jennifer that I had chosen the right attorney. Jennifer is professional, intelligent, personable...the attorney you are looking for. The way she handles herself in the courtroom speaks volumes for the attorney and person she is. I respect Jennifer and highly r...ecommend her. I just cannot say enough wonderful things about her.

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

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"I highly endorse Mrs. Beeler. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

CALI Award Civil Litigation, CALI Award for Excellence

2003

CALI Award Wills and Trusts, CALI Award for Excellence

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Ciesla Beeler, LLC

2015 - 2016

Partner, Wayne and Jemilo

2010 - 2013

Attorney, Kalcheim Haber, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member, Editorial Committee

2004 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Northwestern University

Master of Arts

1982

Illinois Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Divorce University

Divorce Discovery

Publications

2018

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association Pot and Parenting Time: Weeding Out the Issues

2015

Languages

English

Activity

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