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Adele D. Nicholas
About Adele
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
80%
18 years
Employment and Labor
20%
18 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Adele D Nicholas
5707 W Goodman St., Chicago, IL, 60630
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Adele D. Nicholas's Reviews
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Posted by Robert | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Above and beyond
Adele Nicholas is one of the best attorneys I’ve ever dealt with. She goes above and beyond for her client. Adele is extremely knowledgeable, understanding and considerate. If I ever need help from an attorney again, I most definitely would go to her before anyone else.
Posted by Shabana | August 4, 2014
Naive and inexperienced
Adele was awful. She asked for information, and then tried to go above me to get what she needed which further complicated the situation instead of being patient. She wasn't knowledgeable about the issue, and kept trying to pursue the case from one particular angle instead of understanding the depth...
Adele D. Nicholas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Adele is an outstanding, creative and empathetic attorney. Her knowledge of constitutional issues is remarkable and her passion for fighting for her clients is unparalleled. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"Adele Nicholas is a dedicated and hardworking civil rights attorney. She is an excellent legal writer, a creative legal thinker, and has a natural ability in the courtroom. Her knowledge of the law on issues of police misconduct and employment discrimination is extensive."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Nicholas is very clearly dedicated to advocating for her clients' constitutional rights. She cares deeply about what she does and I would recommend her without hesitating to my own clients."
"Adele is a smart and passionate advocate for her clients. I recommend her highly."
Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Jackowiak Law Office
Associations
2010 - Present
National Police Accountability Project -- Chicago Chapter
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
2008 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Johnson v. Chicago Board of Education
Jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff
Rivera v. Village of Streamwood
Jury Verdict in favor of Plaintiff, $200,000
Education
2008
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Northwestern University
BS Journalism
Publications
2011
CivilRightsChicago.com
Chicago Civil Rights Blog
2010
2010
Inside Counsel
Freedom to Search
2010
InsideCounsel
IRS Announcement 2010-9 Demands Enhanced Disclosures
2010
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My job offer was RESCINDED on the basis of a false positive drug screen!
30 Jan 2014
Q&A
Can an employer dock money from your pay for the reasons below?
28 Jan 2014