Jessica Lynn Malmquist

Jessica Lynn Malmquist

4.5
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Oak Park, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Estate Planning

1011 Lake Street, Ste. 412, Oak Park, IL

About Jessica

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Mediation 20%

Collaborative Law and Mediation, including Attorney Assisted Mediation.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Goddard & Malmquist

1011 Lake Street, Ste. 412, Oak Park, IL, 60301

Greenwich Law Group, LLC

5225 Old Orchard Rd, Ste 24B, Skokie, IL, 60077

Greenwich Law Group, LLC

500 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 350, Deerfield, IL, 60015

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Jessica Lynn Malmquist's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Posted by Josh | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SVP Technology Sales

Jessica is a true professional and will help you navigate difficult legal situations were emotion can cloud judgement. She is direct in her approach but provides task clarity on options without wasting time and your money. I've retained her twice to represent my interests (support order litigation,... and support order termination) and was completely satisfied.

Posted by Kristin | February 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Milles trust

Hello, Greenwich Law Group recently set up a Living Trust for me. I have only good things to say about the partners here and the staff. Everyone was very thorough and professional in the process, and they have also been available for questions as I navigate through new territory. Highly recommen...ded! If you are looking for a Family, Mediation and Estate planning attorney, this is an excellent choice.

Posted by Samantha | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful human (and attorney :)) would highly recommend

Jessica and her team are kind, caring, compassionate, fair, and understand the difficult situations that often require people to need their services. From the beginning she was different than the multiple others I had talked to, and took a holistic, flexible and open-minded approach to my situation a...nd case. She was never judgmental, listened, provided expert insight and guidance, all while being professional, friendly, accessible, efficient, knowledgeable and kind. Her team is wonderful (Liz and Jessica especially), and I am so grateful I found them. Words can't express my gratitude and thanks for the help and support they all provided.

Posted by Daniel | May 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smart and competent

I wanted to commend Jessica for all of the efforts she and her office put forth in assisting me with my divorce. I know I was not always the most cooperative and reasonable client, but her calm and professional guidance through the process comforted me and helped navigate the muddy mess that defines ...this type of event. I rely on logical and common sense explanations of the law and she always came through with a way to explain things to me that not only cleared up the issues, but gave me confidence that I made the best decision in hiring her. I would also like to thank Liz and Rachel (her staff) for all their help, they are always friendly and responsive and a pleasure to work with. Jessica's professionalism, knowledge and experience got me the best outcome I could hope for and because of that, I thank her from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

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

Highly Recommended

I consulted with Jessica on a child support matter. Jessica was very knowledgeable and willing to offer advice. She was a great resource, and I would highly recommend her for any child support matter.

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Jessica Lynn Malmquist's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Goody

Child support lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I contacted Jessica based upon a referral from a college friend who works in Chicago. My client lives in New York but had been divorced in Illinois. Jessica was intelligent, professional and responsive to my inquiries and was clearly knowledgeable in the areas of divorce law, child support and jurisdiction. She was further able to provide insight into the common practices in the local Courts which cannot be found in law books. Thanks Jessica!"

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Marc Whipple

Mediation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Malmquist was kind enough to discuss an unusual legal matter with me for the benefit of people with a specialized problem. She was insightful and helpful."

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Rita Ghose

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica is an exceptional attorney, possessing a rare combination of litigation and negotiation skills. She is smart and uses her knowledge and experience in coming up with creative and outside-the-box solutions (which is what you need in a divorce attorney). I wholeheartedly endorse her!"

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Jennifer Goody

Family lawyer

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Rita Ghose

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner - Owner, Greenwich Law Group, LLC

2016 - 2018

Partner/Attorney, Goddard & Malmquist

2011 - 2016

Associate, Law Offices of Alexandra M. Goddard

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Ladden & Allen

Associations

2020 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Illinois (CDI)

Fellow

2017 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Memeber

2003 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

2012 - 2020

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

President, President Elect, Fellow, Current Treasurer

2012 - 2022

Inernational Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Fellow

2010 - 2020

DuPage County Bar Association

Education

2006

University of Galsgow - School of Economics

MPhil

2004

Univesity of Edinburgh - School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2003

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Beloit College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Interface Between the 2016 Changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and Collaborative Practice

The Allocation Judgment and Parenting Plan

2016

CLII Barrington Practice Group

2016 Changes to the IDMA: What you need to know as a Therapist, Divorce Coach, or Financial Neutral

Languages

English

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