I'm glad I retained Jeffrey for my divorce over the other 3 attorneys I met with. He listened to me, instead of handling the case by rote/formula. He is very proficient
in accessing the value and division of retirement accounts and real estate; his results were much better for me than what other attorneys thought I would get.
He kept the proceedings moving forward when my ex's attorney was constantly delaying things. He is straight-forward, punctual, organized, and extremely fair with his billing.
I am very satisfied in my experience with Jeffrey. He was very professional and was courteous and kind. He was very good at explaining details and made sure that I understood before moving on to the next thing. The process for an uncontested divorce was made really simple with his help and guidance. I would recommend him to a friend.
If you are looking to end your marriage, Attorney Esser can help you through this. Chances are good it will be an emotionally trying and difficult period in your life. You will need a lawyer that is compassionate yet aggressive.
Attorney Esser is a premier family law attorney that can help you with your family legal needs. He has over 14 years of experience helping people in Illinois through their family issues. Give him a call now.
A TRUSTED ATTORNEY TO HELP YOU THROUGH A STRESSFUL TIME IN YOUR LIFE
A licensed attorney since 2005, I have been representing clients in Divorce and Family Law for over 10 years. The Law Office of Jeffrey R. Esser was founded in 2011 to provide clients with personalized solutions for their legal issues.
After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Classics from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, I earned a law degree from the University of Southern California. I am licensed to practice law in Illinois and concentrate my practice on contested and uncontested divorce, child support services, wills and trusts, and prenuptial agreements.
Because I believe everyone should have access to a competent attorney, I take on pro-bono cases through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, and have earned CVLS’s Distinguished Service Award in 2010 and 2012.
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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2016
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Highly Recommend
I'm glad I retained Jeffrey for my divorce over the other 3 attorneys I met with. He listened to me, instead of handling the case by rote/formula. He is very proficient
in accessing the value and division of retirement accounts and real estate; his results were much better for me than what other attorneys thought I would get.
He kept the proceedings moving forward when my ex's attorney was constantly delaying things. He is straight-forward, punctual, organized, and extremely fair with his billing.
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Posted by Charlene | July 29, 2016
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Takes the time to explain
I am very satisfied in my experience with Jeffrey. He was very professional and was courteous and kind. He was very good at explaining details and made sure that I understood before moving on to the next thing. The process for an uncontested divorce was made really simple with his help and guidance. I would recommend him to a friend.
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Posted by Ify | May 16, 2023
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Dissolution of marriage
Attorney Jeffery Esser is a man of his word. I would have given him 10stars if I have my way. He's professionalism is a topnotch. He works along with you on the process. He's time conscious, he said by 2months everything will be done and we achieved it within 2months. Mr. Jeff am grateful and I will recommend you over and over. God bless you
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Posted by Jennie | February 1, 2023
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Family Law
Jeffrey is the best family law attorney in my opinion. I had searched for many lawyers and Jeffrey was God sent to me during one of the worst hardships of my life. From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. He not only eased my anxiety by speaking with me about my legal rights but also promptly took care of all the paperwork with excellent communication.Jeffrey worked with me from 2021-2023. I can say he is very knowledgeable and cares for his customers. If you are looking for an attorney with excellent communication and experience, take the time to have a consultation with him. Jeffrey is an experienced Lawyer who genuinely cares for his customers.
I will forever be thankful.
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Posted by MELISSA | October 7, 2022
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VERY THANKFUL FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AND EMPATHY!
Jeff is an AMAZING Lawyer who not only treats you like a professional client but will also be there for advice as a friend. I have gone through 2 very difficult divorces with Jeff as my lawyer and I am very thankful to have had him representing me! He went above and beyond with answering calls on his personal cell phone if I had questions! Although, I do not want to ever be in Divorce Court again, if I had to do it again, Jeff (Jeffrey Esser) would be my chosen lawyer again! Thank you for everything you did for me Jeff and for securing my house, my car and all of my money and making sure that I truly didn't lose anything that needs to be with me after my divorce!
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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2022
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Jeff was great, the whole process was very painless
He was wonderful, very helpful every step of the way. He made the whole process very painless. Great communication as well. Highly recommended
Posted by Monika | February 23, 2022
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Excellent Attorney
Jeffrey has been extremely professional, helpful, and responsive throughout our entire divorce process. I am so happy I have found him and could not have been more pleased with his work. Highly recommend!
Posted by Michael | December 16, 2021
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Great to work with
My wife and I used Jeffrey for an uncontested divorce and he was great during the whole process. Personable and understanding from the initial call all the way up to the follow up call after the process was completed. Strongly recommend him
Posted by Lashawnda | May 12, 2021
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The best divorce lawyer that represented me
I want to thank you for this process. You are an amazing attorney and I appreciate all that you have done. I will definitely recommend you to my family, friends and people I know.
Posted by Igor | April 15, 2021
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This is the Lawyer for you.
If you are in an unfortunate situation and looking for an attorney look no further. Jeff represented me on a divorce case. Not only is he the best lawyer I have ever spoken to he is extremely genuine and will go the extra mile to talk to you. Jeffrey gets results. His calm demeanor, knowledge, expertise and willingness to help is second to none. I called Jeff on a Sunday and he did not waste one second getting to work. Very reasonable priced. Honestly stop your search and call this guy. His response time is outstanding. From the bottom of my heart Thank You Jeff for all you have done!
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Posted by Winchell | April 15, 2021
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Superstar Lawyer
Never underestimate the power of a lawyer. Jeffrey is a total package when it comes to knowledge, responsive and professionalism. He take good care of my case in a timely and great manner. Bravo to this man. If you’re looking for a lawyer for any legal matters give his team a call. You wont regret it and you’ll have your money’s worth. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart. More powers to you
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Posted by Carrie | April 6, 2021
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Highly recommend
Being my first (and hopefully last) divorce Jeff was great! He explained everything to me, kept things moving, and had my best financial interest in mind. He was extremely professional and personable!
I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a divorce attorney!
Posted by Elaina | March 29, 2021
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Best divorce attorney ever
Everything went very smoothly, he was extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone who wants a nice Swift and smooth divorce. Thank you again for all of your help
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2021
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Easy and Painless
Mr. Esser makes the whole experience easy and painless. I, for one, wanted and needed an experienced lawyer that knew and understood my needs. Getting in contact with his was easy, even with a pandemic going on. He did all the leg work and fought for everything that I asked for
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2020
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Knowledgeable, thorough and calm attorney
Due to pandemic I thought processing divorce documents was more complicated because of lockdown and limited in-person consultations, I was wrong because Jeff walked me through the entire process.
The night I decided to end my marriage, I went online and searched for lawyers with good reviews. I took a chance on him based from good reviews. I sent him a message late that night and as far as I remember that was Sunday and to my surprised, he replied right away. I told to myself, I will hire him as my lawyer and from then on I stopped searching for another lawyer. I trusted him and I feel at ease sharing my marriage situation. He is very prompt answering my questions. He took time explaining legal things in a polite and a calm manner. Within 3 months of processing the marital agreements, my uncontested and inevitable divorce got approved. He was on track of everything and this helped me finalized my divorce at the target date. At the day of the prove up, I appreciated the fact that he is such a good listener mainly because Jeff was able to defend me before the judge. It was indeed a great relief after all the pain and disappointments. My marriage failed but somehow Jeff gave back my dignity. I can't thank you enough! More power to you!
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Posted by Terry | December 21, 2020
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A true professional
Look no more. Jeffrey is as professional as he is nice. He turned a nightmaee into a very easy process. He is interested in his clients and listens to your needs. He is easy to reach andtook care of all the paperwork. The judge was a pain (to say the least) but his professionalism and knowledge of the matter made my divorce a simple and easy situation to handle. Best of all he is much more affordale than any other lawer i contacted. He dealt with everything in person, not through some secretary. I re ommend him all heartedly. 5 stars is not enough! Thank you Jeffrey
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Posted by Christian | December 11, 2020
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A Great Lawyer!
I found Jeffrey Esser via google last December. I knew that i would need a lawyer for my divorce but i was so unsure of the process. Mr Esser walked me through the process so thoroughly i knew i would be in good hands. Over the next few months he made sure i was up to date on every step in the divorce process and made me feel comfortable with the decisions i made. Hands down 1 of the best experiences i have had with a lawyer. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a smart, resourceful and reasonably price attorney.
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Posted by Brandi | November 24, 2020
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Very Happy
Very Happy with Mr. Esser, best decision I ever made. Mr. Esser was able to assist with my stalled attempt at a Pro Se divorce. Would definitely recommend, he was very professional and timely with responses. Great results even in the Pandemic!
Posted by MONICA | November 10, 2020
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Excellent attorney
Mr. Esser is absolutely fabulous, thorough and on top on his game. I highly recommend him for your divorce proceedings
Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2020
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Responsive and professional service
Extremely responsive and professional service at a very reasonable rate. He is compassionate and provided expert and responsive service at each stage of proceeding. He always answered calls. Highly recommended.
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 06
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Jeff is a gentleman and a scholar. I have had two cases where I was opposing counsel to Jeff and the two cases could not have been more different. One of the cases was a legitimate, "War of the Roses" and the other was a slightly contested matter which resolved in just a few months. He is tenacious and not afraid to go to trial. He always advocates hard for his clients and for that, I strongly endorse him."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jeffrey on a case in which I was a guardian ad litem. He was very capable handled a very high stress and acrimonious case with dignity understanding and with great advocacy."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 13
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeffrey was opposing counsel on a complex divorce involving out of state removal. Jeffrey was very responsive, allowing us to finish the case extremely quickly."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have consulted with Mr. Esser on several occasions and have found him to be highly knowledgeable in his practice. I highly endorse Jeffrey particularly for his attention to detail."
Family Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Mr. Esser. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."