Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Jane E. Nagle
also known as Jane E. Penley
About Jane
Biography
Jane E. Nagle is a founding partner of Nagle & Giese, P.C., and she concentrates her practice primarily in the areas of divorce and family law in DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, Kendall, Lake and surrounding collar counties. Over the years, Jane has handled numerous pre-decree and post-decree divorce cases as well as paternity, child support enforcement, and contested cases involving the allocation of parental decision-making and parenting time. Jane is also experienced in handling chapter 7 bankruptcy cases as well as negotiating various types of unsecured debts, obtaining excellent settlements for her clients facing financial hardship.
Through her years of experience, Jane has developed the ability to determine the most effective strategy to help her individual clients reach their goals and desired outcomes in their cases. She understands that some cases require an aggressive litigation strategy, while others benefit from and are quickly resolved with skillful negotiation and settlement discussions. Jane is compassionate toward her clients as she helps them navigate through the litigation process.
Jane has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for from 2018 to 2023, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys under forty years old in Illinois and was named an Illinois Super Lawyer from 2024 to 2026. Jane currently serves as the Chair on the Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board, is a Director on the board of the DuPage County Bar Association, is a member of the DCBA Bar Journal editorial board, where she has had articles published. She is the former Chair of the DuPage County Bar Association Family Law Section. Jane is an active member of the DuPage County and Illinois State Bar Associations.
Jane received her law degree from DePaul University College of Law and graduated from Indiana University – Bloomington with her Bachelor of Arts in both International Studies and Spanish with a minor in Italian. During law school, Jane worked as an extern for the Honorable Judge Michael Panter in both the Domestic Relations and Law Divisions. Jane was a member of and associate editor for the DePaul Law Review in which she had an article published in 2012.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Nagle & Giese, P.C.
400 S. Knoll St., Ste. B, Wheaton, IL, 60187
Nagle & Giese, P.C.
555 S. Randal Rd., Ste. 200A, Saint Charles, IL, 60174
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Jane E. Nagle's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
14 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (14)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Marcia | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Superb!
I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed and the process was always explained. Jane Nagle fought hard for me. she went above an...
Posted by Kris | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Made an incredibly stressful situation more manageable - Going with Jane was the best decision we could have made.
I found Jane through this website, actually, and decided to use her services for Chapter 7 bankruptcy based on other's reviews identifying her ability to empathize with her clients as being a real strength. There were plenty of options out there that I'm sure would have produced the same successful r...
Jane E. Nagle's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jane is a bright and wonderful advocate, who works diligently to achieve favorable results for her clients. I'm happy to recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and dedicated attorney for representation."
"Jane is a bright, hard-working, dedicated, intelligent attorney. Her work is exemplary."
"Jane has been my opponent, my guardian ad litem, or I have been her guardian ad litem. On any of these cases, she digs in and gets to work right away. She will look at all sides of an argument. In court, when she has to litigate, she is prepared, poised, and professional. I endorse her!"
"Jane’s knowledge and experience guides client’s to productive results. She also is very timely and has a great sense of forethought, which allows her to handle her client's cases strategically and with poise."
"Jane is a competent, hardworking, and knowledgeable attorney who advocates vigorously for her clients."
"Ms. Nagle was very professional and courteous to deal with as opposing counsel. Jane advocated zealously for her client, yet she was able to remain reasonable and professional to ensure both clients were able to resolve their divorce. I endorse this lawyer."
"Jane Penley is an intelligent and charismatic attorney. She is a great litigator and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Jane is among the brightest, most trustworthy family law attorneys practicing today. She is a tireless advocate for her clients who understands that being an effective family law attorney requires a healthy dose of pragmatism and common sense."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Jane Penley. She is an efficient, reliable and knowledgeable attorney and has helped me on some very difficult cases."
"Jane is hard working, intelligent, and quickly on her way to becoming a big name in the family law community. It is a pleasure working with her and I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jane is a very intelligent attorney who works hard to get results for her clients. She is very well respected by the judges and attorneys who work with her."
"Jane is hardworking, intelligent, and a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jane has extensive knowledge of family law and is a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Ms. Penley is an excellent attorney whose competence in the courtroom is matched by the superb service she provides her clients. She has my highest recommendation."
Melissa Marin
Family lawyer
Maria Antoniolli
Family lawyer
Kevin McSwain
Family lawyer
Jessica Defino
Family lawyer
Richard Conner
Family lawyer
Teresa Dettloff
Family lawyer
Lisa Knauf
Estate planning lawyer
Kendall Hartsfield
Criminal defense lawyer
Lindsay Jurgensen
Divorce and separation lawyer
Katherine Becker
Family lawyer
Daniel Kollias
Family lawyer
Joanne Moon
Litigation lawyer
Christopher Maurer
Family lawyer
Sarah Nolan
Family lawyer
Dennise Mccann
Family lawyer
Robert Boszko
Unknown lawyer
Amanda Wilson
Unknown lawyer
Lisa Giese
Unknown lawyer
Elizabeth Demonte
Unknown lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Best New Legal Content Volunteer, Illinois Legal Aid Online
2017
DuPage County Judges Nite Crew, DuPage County Bar Association
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
DuPage County Judges Nite Crew, DuPage County Bar Association
2015
DuPage County Judges Nite Crew, DuPage County Bar Association
2012
Dean’s Certificate of Pro Bono Service, DePaul University College of Law
2010
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, CALI
Work Experience
2021 - 2025
Managing Partner, McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C.
2020 - 2021
Managing Partner, McSwain Nagle & Giese, P.C.
2014 - 2020
Partner, Kollias & Giese, P.C.
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Anderson & Associates, P.C.
Associations
2024 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Bar JournalChair
2024 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2018 - Present
United States Supreme Court
2016 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationLRS Committee Member
2015 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationDCBA Brief Editorial Board Member
2012 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2023 - 2024
DuPage County Bar AssociationChair
2022 - 2023
DuPage County Bar AssociationVice Chair
2021 - 2024
Illinois State Bar Association - Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar JournalVice Chair
2020 - 2021
Illinois State Bar Association - Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar JournalSecretary
2018 - 2019
DuPage County Bar AssociationLaw Day Vice Chair
2014 - 2020
Illinois State Bar AssociationStanding Committee on IL Bar Journal Editorial Board
2012 - 2017
DuPage Association of Women LawyersMember
2011 - 2016
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Parentage of J.N. and C.N., 2022 IL App (2d) 210562-U (February 16, 2022)
Trial Court's order vacated, favorable outcome for Jane's client.
Education
2012
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Indiana University-Bloomington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2016
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
The Illinois Parentage Act of 2015: Gender Equality
2016
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Lawyer Blog
Custody and Visitation Rights for Grandparents and Non-Parents in Illinois
2016
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Lawyer Blog
Premarital Agreements in Illinois: A Hypothetical Scenario
2016
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
Can You File Bankruptcy to Discharge Your Family Support Obligations?
2015
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
Evidence of Prior Incidents of Violence, Abuse, or Harassment in Illinois Order of Protection Hearings
2015
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
Termination of Maintenance Due to Cohabitation Under Illinois Law
2015
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
Can a Person File for Divorce on Behalf of Another in Illinois?
2015
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
International Custody Disputes: the Hague Convention and Non-Signatory Countries
2015
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
Recording Private Conversations In Illinois
2015
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
A Quick Overview of the Law Regarding Dissipation in Illinois
2015
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
The New Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act Effective January 1, 2016
2015
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: Dupage County Lawyer Blog
In Illinois, When Is a Reduction in Income Sufficient to Reduce Child Support or Maintenance?
2015
ISBA Family Law Newsletter
Supreme Court Rule 304(a): Does including the language of the rule in an order make it appealable?
2014
Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog
Illinois Child Support Law: A Proposal to Change from the “Percentage Of Income” Formula to an “Income Share” Model
2014
2014
2012
DePaul Law Review
Urban Terrorists: Addressing Chicago's Losing Battle with Gang Violence
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers