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also known as Ashonta Rice-Akiwowo, Ashonta Akiwowo
A tireless advocate for children, Ashonta Rice has spent sixteen years as a Child Representative and Guardian ad litem as the founding partner in a highly sought after private family law practice and as an Assistant Public Guardian for the Cook County Office of The Public Guardian. Rice is recognized for delivering justice when all other options have been exhausted. She is particularly known for successfully litigating complaints in circuit court after all administrative hearings have failed with prior counsel.
Rice is a Chicago Bar Association sanctioned Child Representative and Guardian ad litem. She is routinely appointed by the Cook County Circuit Court to serve as Child Representative and Guardian ad litem in some of the most contentious and complex cases.
Rice received a B.A. in Finance from University of Illinois Champaign, a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, and a certificate in Divorce Mediation Skills from Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.
Rice was recognized as one of the10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys three years in a row – 2018, 2019, 2020. She is often called upon for her expertise to speak as a panelist including for the Illinois State Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education programs.
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Acquired: 2005
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15255 S. 94th Ave.,5th floor, Orland Park, IL, 60462
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Posted by Lisa | August 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Rice is Professional yet easy-going and Results Driven! My main concern was addressed and alleviated on my First Court Date and I'm truly at ease. This attorney is down to earth yet firmly confident and optimistic regarding settling parenting matters. She took into consideration both parents...
Posted by Kimberly | July 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Ashonta prepared my will and power of attorney documents. She walked through and explained each section thoroughly. She was very easy to communicate with throughout the process. I am not very fond of attorneys overall because they generally are not very quick to respond to you and attempt to run up...
Posted by Cynthia | April 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
It is extremely difficult to find an attorney these days who is as genuine, trustworthy, caring and professional as Ashonta Rice. I was allowed access to Ashonta above and beyond normal business hours and I sincerely appreciated being able to reach out to her when it was most convenient for me. A...
Posted by Mitchell | September 22, 2013
When I first met Ms. Rice I immediately knew that she would be the one who would be able to help me with my case. We discussed my case on several occasions making sure all information was available before the court date. Ms. Rice understood my case and she knew exactly what to say while in court. M...
Child custody lawyer
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2007 - Present
Attorney, Ashonta C. Rice Attorney at Law
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, Cook County Office Of Public Guardian, Juvenile Division
2004 - Present
Black Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Remanded to Circuit court
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
Spanish
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