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

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Josh | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

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 Daniel | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 07, 2019 | Child Support

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.

Posted by Aaron | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Aaron

Jessica and her team of Paralegals were a pleasure to work with from my separation to the end of the divorce process. From the beginning, I was presented a clear range of considerations during mediation. Jessica was clear, concise and very supportive of the outcome I desired. She was an excellent adv...ocate during this delicate process and took her responsibility to advise me of the legal, custodial, financial, etc. ramifications of every decision I made whether she agreed with me or not. That is what a good attorney does. She was always respectful of what I desired, though, and did not “push” too hard for a particular outcome as long as she was certain I was making an informed decision. This made the process so much easier as my primary motivation was for the divorce process to be as amicable as possible. She consulted with our mediator and my ex-wife’s attorney and the outcome was as mutually accommodating to my ex and I as possible. Our primary concern was always our son and the custodial agreement has allowed him to adjust during this process as well as we could have hoped during a difficult time. I highly recommend Jessica and her outstanding team. She is an excellent attorney and will represent her client(s) with the utmost of professionalism.

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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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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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