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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 Jason | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A trustworthy human being amidst the chaos of modern life
A few years ago, I decided to go through with a divorce of 15 years. It was difficult because we married straight out of college and we'd built a life substantial life together. I went online without a compass to find a lawyer, read so many reviews, I mean, this was a big deal to me. I found Jeffrey...
Posted by Rebecca | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Reassuring and Efficient
I had tried to figure out a divorce on my own - three times! When I acknowledged I needed help, Jeffrey was a lifesaver. He was very kind and reassuring, especially when I was telling him my painful marriage history. He encouraged me to protect myself and made the process gentle as could be. I highly...
Posted by Eva Powell | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Attorney Esser was Excellent. I was a client that was out of state and my case took a little longer than most. However, He was very patient and professional throughout the entire process. Yes, I would recommend him to anyone that needed his services. Thank You very much for assisting me through this ...
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Jeff made this the most painless experience possible
I originally was trying to decide between a few different lawyers to see who I really trusted, and Jeff came out among my top choices. In an initial call that we had before I set up an appointment, he was very clear in answering all of my questions and was upfront about costs. I had a fairly simple c...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful experience for a difficult time
Jeff is a straightforward, informative, caring and kind lawyer. During a sensitive time, he provided timely and effective communication regarding the divorce process, making a difficult situation easier to navigate. He is a very accessible lawyer, always willing and able to answer any questions. I h...
"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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