Jeffrey Ray Esser

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Jeffrey Ray Esser

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

33 N Dearborn St, Suite 900, Chicago, IL

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About Jeffrey

Biography

A trusted attorney to help you through a stressful time in your life

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

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.

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Family 50%

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.

21 years | 100 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jeffrey R. Esser

33 N Dearborn St, Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60602

esserlegal.com

Online Presence

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Jeffrey Ray Esser's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

108 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 29 of 29 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Keenan | November 22, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Uncontested Divorce

Jeffery in my opinion is the best divorce lawyer here I chicago he worked with me as far as a payment arraignment he handled my case with diligence and perfessionalism . He was able to work with me with scheduling a court date he made the process simple and pain free I defiantly recommend him to any...one who is I need of a divorce. He's perfessional he always answered his phone and was very knowledgable of the law when it came to my divorce questions and he was very affordable.

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Great divorce attorney

Jeffrey Esser handled my divorce with care and efficiency. He is knowledgable, reliable, and answered all of my questions. He told me what to expect and guided me along the process. He definitely made me feel more at ease with a very difficult situation. I have already reccommended his services and I... will continue to do so in the future. It's tough to determine who to use for your divorce when there are so many lawyers and it is such a tough situation. You need someone you feel you can trust and who is working for YOUR interests. Call him! You'll be glad you did.

Posted by Patrice | December 05, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Client

Jeffrey was very professional and courteous. From our initial meeting he gave a detailed explanation of the divorce process and the steps I would need to take. My scenario was not typical because my ex spouse lived out of the country and I was very confused as to how to obtain a divorce.He made me f...eel comfortable during a very emotional and confusing time. He took a lot of the stress and anxiety off me. All I had to do was give him the information regarding the specifics of the case and he handled the rest. I was always able to reach him either via phone or e-mail. During each step of the process he kept me informed. On the court date I was very nervous but he made me feel at ease. I appreciate the fact that Jeffrey's attorney fee was affordable because other lawyers I met with wanted to charge a substantially higher amount. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs to hire a divorce lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Do NOT Recommend for Contested Divorce

Jeff is great for uncontested divorces. However, I had a terrible experience working with him on a complex contested divorce case. He did not communicate well, over-promised and under-delivered. I had to hire a new attorney, extremely disappointed in his services.

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Jeffrey Ray Esser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jenet Pequeno

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Jonathan Nye

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Jonathan Schatz

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Morgan Given

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Adnan Shams

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | 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."

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Jonathan Nye

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Jenet Pequeno

Family lawyer

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Jonathan Schatz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Morgan Given

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Julie Herrera

Wrongful termination lawyer

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Adnan Shams

Business lawyer

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Modupe Sobo

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2012

Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

2010

Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Jeffrey R. Esser

Associations

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Associate

Member

2009 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

University of Southern California Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Northwestern University

B.A.

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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