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Jason Dale Van Hemert
About Jason
Biography
Jason graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2004. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Government from Cornell University, where he concentrated his studies in the law and its effects on public policy, economics, and other disciplines. He is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois as well as the federal courts.
Jason began his career as an Illinois Assistant States Attorney has brought his extensive trial experience to his foreclosure practice, having represented clients in more than 40 Illinois counties and having conducted hundreds of trials across the state.
After incorporating Residential Real Estate into his practice in 2008, Jason transitioned to personal bankruptcy and foreclosure defense, helping hundreds of homeowners keep their homes during the impending mortgage foreclosure crash. In his bankruptcy practice, he has handled more than 1,000 cases, many of which were born out of a desire to save the consumers' homes. Jason has returned to a residential real estate practice and now incorporated his additional experience as a licensed real estate broker after joining Dream Town Realty in 2017.
The Van Hemert Law firm is poised to, once again, come to the aid of those homewowners struggling to retain their home after the harsh economic effects of the pandemic.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Real Estate
70%
18 years
Foreclosure
20%
15 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
5%
15 years
Debt and Lending Agreements
5%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 20 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Van Hemert Law
412 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Galena, IL, 61036
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Jason Dale Van Hemert's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Service
Jason helped us with a unique real estate situation when we were threatened with a law suit. He went above and beyond our expectations.
Posted by Josh | November 29, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
I don't hesitate to refer Jason to my clients
I have worked with Jason for the last three years, he has always been professional, impressively knowledgeable, and goes out of his way to help his colleagues and clients. As an insurance agent, I don't hesitate to refer my clients to Jason for real estate work and know they will be well taken care o...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015
thumbs down
Mr. Van Hemert did not advise me on the legal consequences bankruptcy would have for my future. I went to him with a certain goal in mind, and instead of advising me on what the best option was to achieve that goal, he did whatever I could afford without informing me that it wouldn't achieve my ultim...
Jason Van Hemert
Replied last March 11, 2015It is my belief that this post has been created by a third-party, which I did not directly represent. This poster was not privy to all strategy conveyed to my client in obtaining the client's goals, particularly when it comes to those things the client was responsible for and outside my control. (For instance, a failure to secure employment, with no qualified means to afford a mortgage payment, will make a loan modification impossible and will prevent any further efforts to save a home on my part and is, obviously, outside of my control.) It is regrettable that my client, through no fault of my own, was unable to complete the steps necessary for me to assist them in achieving their stated goals. It is equally regrettable that the poster has resorted to expressing their own frustrations (and prior inaction) in this forum in a matter that calls into question my ability to represent my clients with the utmost excellence and professionalism.
Jason Dale Van Hemert's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jason Van Hemert is a hard working attorney who strives to get a favorable outcome for his clients. I endorse Jason Van Hemert."
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Donald Knuckey
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Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Licensed Real Estate Agent (Realtor), Dream Town Realty
2006 - Present
Owner, Sole Practitioner, Van Hemert Law
2014 - 2016
Associate Attorney, The Rogers Law Group
2011 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Ostling & Associates
2010 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Hausmann McNally S.C.
2008 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Stivers & Gramm, LLC
2004 - 2005
Assistant State's Attorney, McLean County State's Attorney's Office
2003 - 2004
711 Licensed Assistant State's Attorney, Champaign County State's Attorneys Office
Associations
2019 - Present
Illinois Real Estate Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National Association of RealtorsMember
2017 - Present
Illinois Association of RealtorsMember
2014 - 2017
Association of Foreclosure Defense AttorneysMember
Education
2004
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Cornell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Real Estate Continuing Legal Education
A Four Corner Approach to Helping Home Owners in Distress
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Loan modification.
30 Aug 2025
Q&A
How much does seller owe county taxes (property tax) to buyer for closing statement?
03 Jul 2022
Q&A
My deceased mothers house is in foreclosure. The lawyers looked into my Military background why?
07 Jun 2022