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also known as Jessica, Holguin
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Living with debt can be a constant struggle. Taking the first step toward a solution is challenging, but at Bentz Law Firm our number one concerns are listening to our clients and providing individualized plans so each person can leave armed with the knowledge they need to get to where they want financially. My job is making sure our client's know and understand the legal options they have. I work hard for my clients and if they are loosing sleep, chances are I am too.
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I am entirely devoted to serving Chicagoland and Lake County, Indiana. I began my career as a Criminal Prosecutor. After more than 25 felony and misdemeanor trials and countless hours of in-court litigation experience, I began working for one of Chicagoland’s largest bankruptcy firms.
Although working for a large bankruptcy firm provided me with exposure to literally hundreds of bankruptcy cases, I felt that an important part of the individualized client-attorney relationship was missing. Unlike many larger firms, I believe each client deserves an attorney who has the time to listen, the compassion to understand, and the intelligence and determination to provide results.
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Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had been struggling for years with divorce debt, and lack of child support, and underemployed which led to me being chronically in debt, especially with debts of my ex. Jessica and her paralegal explained all possibilities and took exceptional care in making sure I understood possible outcomes. T...
Posted by Phil | July 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Jessica is an excellent Bankruptcy attorney. She represented me through a lengthy Chapter 13 and I couldn't be happier with the results. She's ethical, quick to respond, and extremely knowledgeable. She was very easy to work with because she was kind, patient with my abundance of concerns, and genuin...
Posted by Megan | July 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We had an excellent experience with Jessica and her team. From the first phone call, we were met with kindness, compassion, and understanding from Jessica. Jessica took time to meticulously review our case and recommended that we change our plan to one that better fit our circumstances. We just compl...
Posted by Lucy | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Last year I lost my job and went through a pretty bad time. I didn’t want to file bankruptcy but didn’t have any other options at the time. I was broke and I needed to start new. Jessica walked me through the process. Even when I got upset about having to deal with the debt she just calmly answered...
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I definitely will give Jessica 5 stars, she was totally there with me all the way, always ensuring I clearly understood the process and very patient with me if though I kept bugging her with questions, she never seemed bothered, very pleasant and a joy to work with! I would highly recommend her to an...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jessica Bentz for more than a decade. Jessica is personable, knowledgeable and committed to her clients and her practice. She is empathetic and caring while bringing an extraordinary level of knowledge, expertise and ability to her clients. I highly recommend Jessica Bentz."
"Ms. Bentz is the attorney to whom I trust to send my clients with bankruptcy needs. Her reputation among her peers is exemplary, and she takes a genuine interest in helping her clients. I strongly endorse Attorney Bentz."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the honor and pleasure of working alongside Ms. Bentz. Ms. Bentz is not only extremely hard working and intelligent, but she truly cares about her cases. Ms. Bentz always thoroughly researches her cases and puts 100% into each and every case."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Jessica for several years. She is a very caring and hardworking lawyer. She is dedicated to providing the best possible results for her clients. She also cares about her clients' best interests."
"Jessica is a good lawyer who will work hard for her client's best interests. She is caring and has a good attention to detail for client's in need of debt restructuring or debt relief."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Attorney Bentz at the State Attorney's Office and I highly recommend her work. She is a diligent attorney who takes a special interest in her client's cases."
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2012
Best Consumer Bankruptcy and Debt, Best Consumers
2011
Best of Chicago Award for Credit & Debt Services, Board of Review
2009
Best Corporate Attorney, Land Design South
2006
Best in Evidence, Barry University
2009 - Present
Owner, Bentz Law Firm, LLC
2009 - 2009
Attorney, Law Offices of Chad Hayward
2009 - 2009
Attorney, Robert J. Semrad & Associates
2007 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the State Attorney
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern, Family and Children Legal Clinic
2012 - Present
General Bar Law DirectoryMember
2011 - Present
American Lawyers QuarterlyListed Member
2010 - Present
Woman & Co. CommunityMember
2010 - Present
Better Busines Bureau
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
Debt Discharged & Garnishment Gone
Avoided Foreclosure
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
2011
Bankruptcy Law
2012
English
Spanish
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