Jenette M. Schwemler has been practicing law since 1997. Her practice focuses on family law, including divorce, custody, mediation, estate planning and elder law - a full service family law practitioner. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the McHenry County Bar Association. Jenette serves on the Civil Practice Committee for the McHenry County Bar Association.
Over the course of her career, Jenette has been a featured speaker on many topics, including Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid asset protection, divorce, custody, line of duty pension benefits, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Open Meetings Act.
Admissions:
• Illinois, 1997
• U.S. District Court, N.D. of Illinois, 2011
• Certified Family Mediator for McHenry County
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1997 | 06/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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110% Award | Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office of Jenette M. Schwemler, P.C. | 2012 - Present |
Attorney | Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle | 1999 - 2012 |
Attorney | Stevens & Associates | 1997 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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McHenry County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Law Office of Jenette M. Schwemler, PC website | Illinois Asset Test (Medicaid) | 2012 |
Law Office of Jenette M. Schwemler, PC website | Cost of Divorce | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The John Marshall School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Ohio State University, Columbus | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Planning for Your Future | Discovering Insurance and Estate Planning Options Pre and Post Retirement | 2012 |
Del Webb Seminar | Qualifying for Medicaid Benefits While Protecting Your Assets from the Nursing Home | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Marriage of Smith | trial court reversed and case was remanded |
Elizabeth Vonau, Family Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jenette for years and have always known her to be hard working, honest and ethical.
Brian Stevens, Elder law Attorney on Aug 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jenette Schwemler for many years and have always known her to be an excellent attorney. She is held in high regard in the legal community with impeccable integrity.
Julia Pucci, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 9, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Camden, Elder law Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jenette has a practical, methodical approach to estate planning and financial protection for elder loved ones.
Rhonda Rosenthal, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jenette is a tenacious yet reasonable, well-respected attorney who works towards her client's best interests while keeping an eye on the financial bottom line.