Jeannine Parker-Ross

Jeannine Parker-Ross

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Abuse ... +3 more

54 N Ottawa Street, Suite 100, Joliet, IL

About Jeannine

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Attorney Jeannine Parker-Ross' practice is concentrated in all aspects of divorce and separation from the simple agreed divorce to complex financial issues or child custody issues.

23 years

50%
Child Custody 20%

Representing clients in all aspects of the child custody and visitation litigation. Ms. Parker-Ross also serves as a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem representing the best interests of the children.

23 years

20%
Child Abuse 10%

Ms. Parker-Ross has successfully represented several people that were erroneously 'indicated' as a child abuser or for child neglect in the Administrative Appeals process

18 years

10%
Mediation 10%

Ms. Parker-Ross handles private mediations as well as accepts court appointments to serve as mediator.

10%
Adoption 5%

As an adoptive mother herself, Ms. Parker-Ross is well versed in adoption law.

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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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

Flynn Parker-Ross & Associates, LLC

54 N Ottawa Street, Suite 100, Joliet, IL, 60432

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Jeannine Parker-Ross's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by David | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best lawyers

Best attorney in the business. Knows the law and helped me over 8 years with our parenting agreement, child support and an OP. Thank you so much! Our family is so happy!

Posted by Amy | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Excellent!

Even though she works in the Joliet area, Ms. Parker-Ross helped me appeal a DCFS decision based out of Cook County. My case had some challenges and she was honest about that when I came to her. I truly appreciated that honesty. The outcome though was a success and the case was won!! I am so gratefu...l for all the work she did for a very reasonable fee.

Posted by Johnny | December 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Court Case

What can I say, I hired Ms. Ross to represent me in a case dealing with DCFS, She fought and proved my innocence, Ms.Ross wasn’t afraid to ask questions, she was straight forward and fair with her fee. I recommend her 100% if your in need of a good and honest lawyer you Nee to call Ms. Ross ASAP. Tha...nks you.

Posted by Erica | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer

Jeannie is an amazing lawyer. I have used her for my divorce, Order of Protection, and motions post divorce. She is very knowledgeable, and prepared to handle anything that comes her way. I would HIGHLY recommend her as a divorce attorney.

Posted by Robin | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Reliable and Child Focused

Jeannine not only helped me with an initial divorce filing and parental agreement, but I have been working with her over the past 7 years to enforce them. She gives honest feedback, has common sense (a top priority for me), is great at getting others to negotiate, and is not afraid to confront. She h...as good intuition about when we needed to stop negotiating and begin holding people accountable. She is a great ally!

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Whitney Cameron

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. Jeannine is a compassionate and zealous advocate. She's highly intelligent and a formiddable attorney."

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Thomas Naughton

Child abuse lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Parker-Ross is an intelligent and passionate advocate. She diligently works to do what is best for her clients. I refer any client with a DCFS investigation to Ms. Parker-Ross."

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Kaitlyn Copi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtney Mehta

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeannine is a great attorney, mediator and Guardian ad Litem. She is also excellent at DCFS appeals."

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Timothy Reeb

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Szudarek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mrs. Parker-Ross is an excellent attorney. She is reasonable, thoughtful, and honest. She zealously advocates for her clients while maintaining good relationships with her opposition."

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Angela Henderson

Unknown lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is considered one of the best attorneys in will county by her peers!"

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Erin O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Grotta & Associates, PC

2007 - 2015

Attorney & Mediator, Parker-Ross Law & Mediation Services

2004 - 2007

Attorney, Schenk, Duffy, Carey, Ford & Mazzone

2000 - 2004

Attorney - Law Clerk, O'callaghan & Colleagues, PC

1998 - 2000

Case Work Supervisor, Evangelical Child & Family Agency

1995 - 1998

Child Protective Investigator, Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services

Associations

2006 - Present

Christian Legal Society

Member

2004 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DCFS Administrative Appeal/Custody

All allegations dismissed and father obtained custody.

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Education

2003

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

MA - Masters of Social Work

1988

Illinois State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Will County Bar Association Family Law Seminar

Working with DCFS for Family Law Attorneys

2015

Mediation Training with Impaired Individuals

Mediation

2013

Training for Guardian Ad Litems

Guardian Ad Litem

Publications

2017

Will County Bar Association Family Law Seminar Handout on Working with DCFS for Family Law Attorneys

Languages

English

Activity

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