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Jessica C Bentz
also known as Jessica, Holguin
About Jessica
Biography
Personal Information:
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.
Professional Information:
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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
40%
19 years | 900 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
30%
19 years | 1,000 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
30%
19 years | 700 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC (Main Office Location)
100 N. Lasalle Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60602
Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC
360 Columbia Dr Suite 102, West Palm Beach, FL, 33409
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Jessica C Bentz's Reviews
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Posted by Phil | July 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent Bankruptcy 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 In Sun | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Gets the job done right!
The Bentz Holguin Law Firm have been awesome to work with. Their team is very professional and knowledgeable about the industry. In a short period of time they've been able to make a positive impact. I mostly worked with Adam Holguin. He follows up and is with you throughout the whole process. He mov...
Posted by Laurence | March 23, 2015
Highest Standards of the Legal Profession
I have known Jessica for many years and have consulted with her on many matters. I know her as an excellent lawyer whose legal ability and ethical standards are consistent with the highest traditions of the legal profession.
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Saved our financial life
Initially, we were with a lawyer who didn't know the laws very well and cost us money in lawyer fees and payments, by giving us wrong advice in our bankruptcy case. We found Jessica and Adam, and converted our Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7, which should have been filed as a Chapter 7 to start with! Tha...
Posted by Tina | June 03, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Thankful
Love her! She is very professional and knowledgeable. When I first met this lawyer, she informed me how bankruptcy worked, gathered all of my information and got the job done. I would choose her over any lawyer. Glad to have met her. Great experience! I will forever refer her to those needing a gre...
Jessica C Bentz's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
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"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Credit Card Garnishment
Debt Discharged & Garnishment Gone
Behind on Mortgage
Avoided Foreclosure
Education
2006
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Stetson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Business Awareness & Job Opportunity Fair
Financial Tips on Saving your Home after a Default
2011
Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy Law
Publications
2012
One Flesh Ministries
RelationTips
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can income tax refunds be taken if I file bankruptcy?
18 Jul 2017
Q&A
How would property allocated in a divorce affect Bankruptcy?
12 Jul 2017
Q&A
What if the business I owe money to files bankruptcy, are they still entitled to collect the money I owe them ?
14 Jul 2017
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Chapter 7 Vs. Chapter 13
19 Jan 2017
Legal Guide
Bankruptcy Vs. Debt Settlement
07 Sep 2010
Legal Guide
4 Essential Tips: Improving Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
07 Sep 2010