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Heena Jeelani

Family Attorney at Bloomingdale, IL

4.8   20 reviews
  • Licensed for 9 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Heena

Learn Heena’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Family
    75%
    Divorce, Separation, Pre-Nuptial Agreement, Post-Nuptial Agreement, Allocation of Parental Rights & Responsibilities & Parenting Time (formerly Custody), Child Support, Parentage

    9 years

  2. Contracts and agreements
    10%
    Contract Review (including Employment Contracts).

    9 years

  3. Landlord or tenant
    10%

    9 years

  4. Power of attorney
    5%

    9 years

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Heena Jeelani
107 South Third Street
Bloomingdale, IL, 60108

Reviews

4.8 / 5.0
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Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Pension concerns
I hired Heena regarding a dispute between my ex-husband and I regarding my pension. She was timely, concerned and addressed all the issues that I had. She even informed me of things I was unaware of in my divorce papers from years ago. She went before the judge to get the signature that I needed. I would highly recommend her !
Posted by Huma | March 30, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great with Employment Contract Review!
Ms. Jeelani reviewed my employment contract for me and was able to ensure I had clear understanding of the terms of my work agreement. Furthermore, she was also able to find a potential complication in my contract that I would have overlooked had I not had it reviewed by her! Ms. Jeelani is very professional and knowledgeable, yet easy to speak to and I’m very happy with my experience. I HIGHLY recommend Attorney Heena Jeelani!
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Posted by Mir | March 27, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Exceptional Service
Heena is a amazing lawyer and it was a pleasure working with her , she was very professional and handled my case exceptionally well .Her responses were prompt and she also worked over the weekend to get my case wrapped up as I needed closure of the case soon . Over the years I had opportunities to work with various Law firms and the I can say that the service she provided was the best a person can expect .
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Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Guardinship
On top of everything Answers questions immediately Great in court very helpful so I completely understood everything that was going on
Posted by Todd | March 16, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Terrific Lawyer
Heena did a great job to help walk me through the entire process from the very beginning. She was able to explain the next steps to help me understand how everything should work so that there were no surprises along the way. Working with her during Covid and not meeting face-to-face made communication even more important and she did a wonderful job keeping me informed of the progress being made and what was needed from me. She was able to do what was best for me and my children, all while being sensitive during a stressful and difficult time in all of our lives. Getting a great lawyer with empathy was crucial while dealing with everything that this process entails.
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Posted by Alex | March 15, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Assisted My Divorce Case
She was phenomenal, stayed in communication throughout the whole time and made sure I gave her all the information she needed in order to make the process fast and easy. Very happy how everything turned out! Definitely recommend her, she is one of the very best!
Posted by Ahsen | March 11, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce case
I have a case of Divorce and Miss Heena did a tremendous job I just came from my country in a spouse Visa as soon as I came I get to know that my wife don't want to live with me and she tries to do a lot of drama and then we hired Miss heena Jeelani and she handle a case very professionally and efficiently. Thanks again Miss heena for your valuable service. Divorce is done ✔
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Posted by Aboobaker | March 5, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very professional and great to work with. I would hire her again!
I first met Heena Jeelani randomly at the Wheaton court house and I was very frustrated and worried about my case at the time. I asked her to help with my case and she shared her contact information. She offered me a Free consultation regarding my situation. I had a great experience with Heena Jeelani being my lawyer as she completely satisfied me and took care of the case. She kept me updated at all times and when I needed help her response got the job done. I remember talking with Heena Jeelani for the first time. I felt like a family member and she was listening to me with patience. I was so depressed, angry, and literally sad. I contacted many lawyers previously and did many consultations before deciding to hire Heena Jeelani. She truly cares about her clients and has a great sense of humor. I recommend her highly!
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Posted by Arpita | March 4, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
I hired Heena Jeelani when my ex went back to court for share custody of our two children. I worked with Heena for a little over a year. Although there were upside and downs throughout the case she never suggested giving up. Instead she always managed to find a new way to approach the case and ultimately i ended up winning the case where my ex can see kids under supervision. Heena was always available when i had questions even at night like 10pm and her fees were very reasonable. At the end of the case it felt like walking away from a friend not just an attorney who was handling my case. I would, and have, recommended her services without reservations
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Posted by Barry | March 1, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce from a toxic marriage
Heena Jeelani was an expert, very responsive, super professional, and reliable. She was very clear in her explanations and was very understanding to me. I wanted my divorce to be done as quickly as possible and she was the one I was referred to. She was able to patiently & clearly explain to me my options and made it very simpler for me to follow the best one one for my case. I thank her for getting this done for me and I would definitely recommend her! She is the Best attorney for divorce and separation.
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Posted by Adnan | December 16, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very understanding, patient and personally invested
My mom was fired from her previous job due to no legitimate reason, Heena Jeelani was very patient and very understanding since English is not my moms first language. She was able to help my mom and was able to appeal IDES and then appeal denial IDES decision with the Board to get her all of her unemployment benefits. My mom was very happy and really appreciated not only the results but also her patient personality throught the process.
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Posted by Jenna | July 31, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Heena Jeelani
Heena Jeelani was professional, reliable, and an expert in law. She was always prompt, patient with my questions and concerns, and she would always make me feel clear, understood, and reassured about my situation and the divorce process. I felt I could contact Heena anytime with questions, and she would be there to answer them. She was a comfort during my divorce, which was nearly a two year process. There wasn’t one time when she wasn’t there for me right away. I felt she truly cared about me as her client. Overall, Heena Jeelani is a woman of integrity and sincerity, and she’s very good at what she does. Thank you Heena for helping me through this difficult time in my life. You made a big difference!
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Posted by Sarah | October 4, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Interstate custody case
Ms. Jeelani was excellent and very knowledgable when it came to my interstate custody case. She was able to get me through a very messy divorce and custody battle. She has the right amount of cordialness and aggressiveness. Her fees were reasonable and worth every penny. She works very efficiently. She was very professional however showed personal investment in my case. I am grateful for all that she's done for me.
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Posted by Sheila | February 18, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce from abusive, habitual liar
Heena listened to my side of the marriage and provided the legal support that I requested - to be fair, but not overly fair & to keep me from being too nice. She reviewed the information that I gathered and with my permission obtained additional documents to support my case. Heena reviewed options, risks and possible outcomes of taking my case to pre-trial or settling with a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). Due to the nature of the individual we were dealing with, the best and safest option for me was to obtain the most beneficial to me MSA - which we did. Thank you to Heena for providing me with legal representation for me to emerge from a bad situation as safely and as quickly as possible.
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Posted by Jaquil | August 5, 2015
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
If you are in search of a great attorney, look no further. Flexibility and reliability are all right here!
Ms. Jeelani is extremely patient for a non-attorney like me. She is willing to guide you through questions and walk through possible scenarios of what may happen in court which I found to be tremendously courteous and helpful. Her availability is flexible which works great with my busy schedule and she is reliable which for me, is also a must, I did not feel like I was being a burden, I felt like she genuinely had a desire to help me figure out what was best for my situation. Thank you, Ms. Jeelani; you helped me to see the good side of attorney’s. I will DEFINITELY use her in the future!!!!!!
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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2015
Rockstar Attorney
Heena stepped in when my attorney was on vacation to speak on my behalf in a court hearing. Her quick responses to my calls and emails during the week leading up to the hearing were phenomenal and her summary of the court proceeding, following the hearing was detailed and informative. A very passionate and caring attorney to have spoken for my case, I felt fortunate to have Heena on my team.
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Posted by Saba Talib | January 9, 2015
Great Attorney
Heena is great when it came to helping get my citizenship. I talked with her over the phone and in 24 hours she started with my case. Heena was very clear what information she wanted from me. She answered all my questions and explained everything really well. Shortly after that I received a letter with my oath date and was sworn citizen. Heena really is a great attorney and very nice person to work with.
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Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2014
Citizenship
Heenia had help me with my citizenship case. She had to clear up records for me and she did it in an orderly way. I was very happy to know that within weeks of her hard work I received my Citizenship. Thank you so much for being organized and working so fast on my case. Vanhvilay P
Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2014
Family Law
Ms. Jeelani is extremely professional and has a great deal of knowledge. Practicing law seems to be her passion not just a job. She allows you to ask questions when you don't understand something and the clarity that she provides is absolutely phenomenal. I would recommend Ms. Jeelani to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
She's got her mind on your money!
I went in for a consultation about a divorce with my husband who is abusive and of which I had brought proof in the form of an actual police report and a scar on my face from a separate incident with him. I also mentioned to get that my husband does not sleep in the same room as me nor has he had relations with me in over 2 years. Heenas plan nonetheless was to get me less that the statutory 25% child support for one child that I had with him and claim that out marriage was "bonifide" so that he could pursue an unrestricted green card post marriage. My husband had received an expedited green card (less than 1 year wait time) because I am a military veteran and that meant absolutely nothing to her either. To further add insult to injury, she wanted to charge me close to 300 per hour for her 5ish years of experience (overpriced) which is comparable to an attorney with 2-3 times her experience level. And finally, the entire time I was explaining my situation to her she was focused on bank account information and possible assets, and periodically mentioning that her firm handles immigration as well (not my concern).
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Response from Heena Jeelani December 22, 2018
Dear Anonymous Reviewer, I’m sorry you had a bad experience. This matter does not sound familiar, and I strive for the utmost satisfaction in every case. Please however, feel free to contact me directly to discuss any specific concerns. Also, if you are looking for advice relative to child support, please note that the child support laws in Illinois were modified in July of 2017 and no longer provide for a statutory percentage for child support (and, when they did provide for percentages, the percentage for 1 child was 20%). Best, Heena
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 300-350 per hour
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 6.4 (Good)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Heena I. Jeelani
  • 2014 - Present
  • Summer Extern
  • Mallory, Cunningham, Lapka, Scott & Selin
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Student Worker
  • Michigan Attorney General's Office
  • 2010 - 2012

Education

  • Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2013
  • Benedictine University
  • MSA - Master of Science Accounting
  • 2010
  • Benedictine University
  • MBA - Master of Business Administration
  • 2010
  • Benedictine University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2005
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Associations

  • Will County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • DuPage County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Honors and Awards

  • Certificate of Merit: Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • 2012
  • Semi-Finalist: Client Counseling Competition
  • Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • 2012

Attorney endorsements

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Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bloomingdale Family Lawyer Heena Jeelani
Heena Jeelani
Family Attorney
Bloomingdale, IL
Licensed for 9 years
Free Consultation