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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 | April 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The Best Lawyer
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding service provided by my lawyer Jeffrey Ray Esser. Throughout the entire process, he demonstrated remarkable patience, compassion, and professionalism, which made an otherwise difficult experience far more manageable. His attentive ...
Posted by Michelle | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Attorney Jeffrey Esser review
Excellent communication, made the process easy & smooth while always being kind, considerate of the situation going thru.Very Professional at all times and processed & finalized my divorce quickly.
Posted by Jevon | April 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The attorney that wins
I hired Attorney Esser based on a five star review. I’ve never gone through a divorce before, however, after hiring Attorney Esser, I knew he was the right person for the job. He listened and allowed me to voice my concerns. He addressed all my concerns and told me upfront what things would be like w...
Posted by Carl | April 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend Mr. JEFFREY ESSER
My legal issues with my divorce case was knowledgeable and easy to communicate with my attorney Mr. Jeffrey Esser, over the years I developed a personal relationship that made me feel supported and cared for, Not just a case number. I Highly recommend Mr. Jeffrey Esser He provide excellent cl...
Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend—Clear Explanations and Steady Guidance
Going into my divorce, I had zero experience with court procedures and a lot of anxiety about how things could go—especially if my spouse tried to cause issues. My attorney took the time to walk me through the process from start to finish, kept me informed about what to expect, and answered my questi...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
2010
Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Office of Jeffrey R. Esser
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociateMember
2009 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
B.A.
2015
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