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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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21 years | 100 cases
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Posted by Alexis | October 06, 2014 | Family
Highly Recommend
Jeffrey was very professional and kind. He kept me very well informed about my case and the process went smoothly. He was always reachable and if I had any questions he had no problems of answering them. Throughout the process he gave me a piece of mind and I appreciate him for that. If I ever need a...
Posted by Danny | December 05, 2012 | Family
Outstanding lawyer and intelligent in all aspects of divorce law!
Jeffrey was extremely helpful. He made my divorce go as smooth and painless as possible. All of my questions were answered fully and in a timely manner. I highly recommend that you contact Jeffrey for any of your family law issues. If I ever need a family lawyer again I will definitely give him a cal...
Posted by Jason | September 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
THAT PICTURE OF HIM SHOWS THE REAL DEMON ON WHO HE IS
DON'T EVER EVER EVER EVER HIRE THIS LAWER IN A MILLION YEARS!!!!!!! I MEAN IT...IF I CAN SAVE ONE PERSON FROM HIRING HIM PLEASE LIKE! HE WILL STAB YOU IN FRONT OF YOU AND NOT JUST YOUR BACK. HE IS NOT PROACTIVE AT ALL. MY EX DOESN'T EVEN HAVE AN ATTORNEY AND NOT EVEN GOING AFTER HER FOR ANY VIOLATION...
Posted by Laila T. Cornejo | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
He never did nothing for me and got paid more than 3 years ago
I paid this lawyer more than 3 years ago, his fee plus court fees. I fail in giving him papers he needed, but finally this year, I asked him to return the court fees ($600) because nothing was going to be done there yet, he said he would keep his fee ($400). I said ok, but i need it my boys birth c...
"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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2019
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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