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Jennifer Shilakis Wiesner

4.5
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at West Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Commercial, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

201 W. Washington, West Chicago, IL

About Jennifer

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 73%

Dedicated, passionate and zealous advocate

24 years

73%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Jennifer S. Wiesner

201 W. Washington, West Chicago, IL, 60185

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Jennifer Shilakis Wiesner's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Kelly | August 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great DuPage County Divorce Attorney

Jennifer and her paralegal, Ann, have been here for me through one of the most unexpected and difficult times in my life, and I could not have asked for a better divorce attorney. If you want an attorney who will give you her full attention regardless of her caseload, she’s the one to call. She is bo...th kind and compassionate, and knows what her clients are undertaking. Let her take the load off for you. She s amazing. Thank you so much to you both during this time.

Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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

Highly Recommend – Professional, Supportive, and Effective

Going through a divorce is never easy, but working with Jennifer made the entire process much more manageable and far less stressful than I imagined it would be. From our very first consultation, she was clear, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable.

Posted by Jay | July 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer in Chicagoland Area

I had a great experience working with Jennifer on my divorce and custody case. She was professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate throughout the entire process. Jennifer explained everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made sure I understood my options at every step. I always felt sup...ported and well-represented, especially during difficult moments. Thanks to her guidance, we were able to reach a fair outcome. I would highly recommend Jennifer Wiesner to anyone dealing with family law matters.

Posted by Tim | July 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Case against Ex seeking extension of Maintenance review

I had an excellent experience working with Jennifer. From our very first (and generous) free consultation, it was clear she genuinely cared and took the time to understand the nuances of my case. After retaining her firm, I was consistently impressed by her deep understanding of the law and her abili...ty to apply over 24 years of experience to work both efficiently and thoroughly on my behalf. Jennifer and her team were always professional, responsive, and kept me well-informed at every stage of the process. I felt confident and well-supported throughout. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lawyer your family can trust

I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Wiesner during a particularly challenging family law case, and I cannot recommend her services highly enough. From the moment I reached out, Jennifer was incredibly compassionate, understanding, and professional. She took the time to listen to my concerns a...nd provided clear, insightful advice, which was a huge relief during a stressful time. Throughout the entire process, Jennifer was highly responsive, keeping me updated at every step and explaining legal terms in a way that made everything much easier to understand. Her attention to detail and strategic thinking was impressive, and she worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for me and my family. If you’re looking for a skilled, trustworthy, and compassionate family law attorney, I highly recommend Jennifer Wiesner.

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Jennifer Shilakis Wiesner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Hendrix

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney and respect her for her professionalism and handling cases in the best interests of her clients. Strives to get the best results, and is very competent and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her."

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Mario Palermo

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer gets the job done. The clients I refer to her love dealing with her even though they are going through a difficult process. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Joseph O'Brien

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a difficult family law case with Ms. Wiesner that went to trial. I found Ms. Wiesner to be an excellent trial attorney and a zealous advocate for her client. She was very knowledgeable and she was always prepared. She was also always professional and courteous every step of the way. I would highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Education

2000

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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