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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 | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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 a...
Posted by Charlene | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
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. ...
Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional, efficient and friendly attorney
I hired Mr. Esser to handle my case and was very pleased with his services. He was very professional and easy to get in touch with for updates on my case. I was also very impressed with his work ethic and demeanor in the court room. He is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney in his field. I woul...
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...
Posted by Kamal | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
Jeffrey was my attorney in my divorce case few years ago and he did an excellent job for me. He was very considerable of my financial situation so he charged me extremely low fees. Then, in my custody case few months ago, he got me the custody of my children! Jeffrey was always available when I need...
"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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