Jason L. Hurst

Jason L. Hurst

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Personal Injury

140 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, IL

About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Jason L. Hurst - Henderson Parks

140 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, IL, 60603

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Jason L. Hurst's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate, Skilled, and Strategic Attorney

I cannot recommend Jason highly enough. My divorce was complicated, involving unique challenges. Despite these complexities, Jason handled my case with absolute professionalism, grace, and strategic thinking. From the very beginning, he made me feel confident, secure, and protected. He was straig...htforward, honest, and always provided realistic expectations while finding creative solutions to every obstacle we encountered. His responsiveness and dedication were unparalleled—he was always there to address my concerns and guide me through difficult moments. Beyond his legal expertise, Jason is a truly compassionate and respectful professional who genuinely cares about his clients. He approaches his work with integrity and reason, making an otherwise stressful process feel more manageable. If you need a knowledgeable, reliable, and supportive attorney, Jason is the one you want on your side.

Posted by Tia | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The absolute BEST

I HIGHLY recommend Jason Hurst. It was such a pleasure working with him. He's an excellent communicator, extremely knowledgeable and very intuitive. My ex-husband and I settled out of court. Jason kept me well informed and he thoroughly explained everything to ensure the decisions I made during t...he proceedings were ones I'd be pleased with years later. I couldn't be happier. My MSA & JPA were so well written and inclusive that I do not worry about the what if's that may occur post divorce. Thank you Jason for making the most stressful and trying time of my life totally manageable.

Posted by kaloyan kaloyanov | July 23, 2015 | Child Support

highly recommended!!!

attorney JASON HURST successfully saved me tens of thousands of dollars for a large back child support award. proving to the court that din,t have the authority to enter that order against me.promt and professional.attorney uoy can trust!!!

Posted by Christopher | October 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Jason is an AMAZING attorney, and for all of the right reasons

As the title of this review states Jason Hurst is an amazing attorney. I retained Jason as my legal representative for both a parentage case as well as an unrelated divorce case. Although it was somewhat a matter of convenience to keep him as my representative for both cases, it was more so a matter... of the trust I felt with him and the professionalism exhibited by him. I would highly recommend him to any friends or family in need of quality family law representation. From the start Jason was responsive to my needs and my wants; all-the-while keeping me informed and on a realistic, evolving, progressive, and proper track towards my goals. He gave me real-world advice and communicated directly and without ambiguity- I may not have wanted to hear what he had to say...but I NEEDED to hear what he had to say. That was unbelievably helpful. Jason was an advocate for me even when I didn't know I needed one. He played the roles I needed and when I needed: sometimes the good guy, and sometimes the bad guy. He was always well-prepared for any and all matters of the court, and never disappointed. I could go on and on in detail about how Jason helped me and how satisfied I am with his work, but I think you get the idea. And this last point may sound corny but I believe it’s worth mentioning: Jason Hurst is consistently one of the best-dressed people I know. Some people may not care about that but I felt it added to his image and showed professionalism.

Posted by Tammy | June 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Jason Hurst - A lawyer who will exceed your expectations

Jason Hurst handled my divorce and he did an exceptional job. From the beginning, he was attentive, listened, returned my phone calls and emails quickly and worked diligently on my case. His in-depth knowledge and attention to details surpassed my expectations. After the divorce was finalized, I was... able to call him with any follow-up questions to which he responded quickly. I highly recommend Jason Hurst to represent you.

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Jason L. Hurst's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandi Pratt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hurst is extremely knowledgeable in all facets of Family law!"

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Christopher Wehrman

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jason is an extremely hard working, knowledgeable, and creative attorney who is capable of both working with opposing counsel to resolve pending issues or litigate if the parties are unable to work through their differences. Jason is also a good communicator whose words and actions are consistent with one another."

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Heather Rosen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Henry Reaves

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my opinion, Attorney Hurst is the premier family law attorney in the City of Chicago. Competent, reliable, and hard working. This fact is buttressed by the numerous awards and recognitions bestowed upon him. I feel confident enough in Attorney Hurst that I will not only refer clients, I have referred family."

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James Quigley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Jason is a smart, agressive, yet practical lawyer, who is able to see the bigger picture in trying to help families in divroce and family law realted matters. Jason is very attentaive to his client's needs."

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Brandi Pratt

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2022

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2021

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2021

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2020

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2020

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2019

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2019

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2018

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2017

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2017

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers

2016

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Men of Excellence Award, Chicago Defender

2015

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Most Distinguished Men of the State of Illinois, CAT, Inc.

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Beermann LLP

2017 - 2020

Partner, Harrison & Held, LLP

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Harrison & Held, LLP

2010 - 2015

Attorney, Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP

2008 - 2008

Clerk, Beermann Swerdlove, LLP

2007 - 2007

Clerk, Honorable John O. Steele

Associations

2011 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Cook County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2017

A Night Out, Inc.

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Void Child Support Judgment

Retroactive Child Support Judgment Vacated

Child Custody/Removal

Mother's Removal Petition Denied

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Education

2009

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

59th Annual Estate Planning Short Course

Family Law Issues for Estate Planners

2015

National Business Institute

Ethical Dilemmas in Family Law (Assisted)

2015

National Business Institute

Clarifying the Confusion on Contempt (Assisted)

Publications

2018

Book - Remarkable Press (July 9, 2018) Worry-Free Divorce

Languages

English

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