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Jacob Harrison Fulk
also known as J. Harrison Fulk, Jake Fulk
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Biography
J. Harrison Fulk, Esq., practices family law in various Illinois courts including Dissolutions of Marriage, Paternity/Custody/Support cases, Orders of Protection, Guardianships, Adoptions, Name changes including those connected with gender re-identification and blended families, Juvenile cases, Post-judgment disputes, Child Support, Appeals, and other family and civil litigation.
“Jake” Fulk was born, raised and now resides permanently in Normal, Illinois with his wife and dogs. He earned his B.A. in Religious Studies from Indiana University with High Distinction, General Honors and Departmental Honors, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude. He joined the firm in 2009 after practicing for some time locally as a legal aid attorney concentrating in family law matters.
Before becoming a private family and divorce lawyer, Attorney Fulk received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ”I Have a Dream” Award for Outstanding Contributions to Human Relations from the Town of Normal in 2001. He was Associate Editor of the Elder Law Journal at the University of Illinois College of Law and was President of the Undergraduate Religious Studies Association throughout college, where he completed his honors thesis based on thematic patterns in the temples of Varanasi, India and was a member of the National Championship Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl team in 2004.
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Cox & Fulk LLC
202 North Center Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Posted by Tina | April 01, 2021
Advice
Mr. Fulk gave me great advice just over the telephone and told me I could call him back if I needed more advice. He’s very friendly and was very helpful. He was very sympathetic with what I was going through
Posted by Micah | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent divorce lawyer
I had used Jake Fulk as my divorce lawyer. He and his paralegal were very responsive and very intelligent with all of their advice and knowledge when it comes to the law and divorce proceedings.
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Money Eater
I hired Jake back in 2012 as I was going through a divorce and custody battle. While representing me I spent countless hours in Jakes office providing information and preparing for hearings. As each hearing date came it was always the same thing a continuance and back to the office for more preparati...
Posted by Brandon | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Recommend without reservation.
Throughout all of my contact with Jake Fulk, I was treated with the courtesy and respect that I expected from a professional. Divorce is not an easy or fun process to navigate, but Jake guided me through the process in a way that my interests were protected while simultaneously keeping the process a...
Posted by Jenny | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Dedicated and trustworthy!!
Jake is by far and away the best attorney I have ever had!! He listened to me, my needs, concerns, and questions, and gave me solid legal advice! I'd highly recommend!
Jacob Harrison Fulk's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jake is a smart, experienced lawyer and a true man of integrity you can count on in times of need."
"Mr. Fulk has a strong reputation as a compassionate but tough family law attorney, and his firm has an excellent reputation. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Fulk is an excellent attorney. He pursues his clients' interests tenaciously. Mr. Fulk is courteous and professional, and has an excellent reputation in the legal community. I endorse him without reservation."
"Jacob Harrison Fulk is a highly skilled attorney who combines fierce intelligence and genuine compassion to achieve exemplary results for each of his clients. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Fulk is a dedicated and aggressive family law attorney. His professionalism and excellence as a practitioner are well-known in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fulk is always professional and civil while at the same time functioning as a zealous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fulk has an outstanding reputation and is a credit to the legal profession."
"Jake is a hard working, honest and caring person, dedicated to finding the best solutions and getting the best possible outcomes for his clients."
"Mr. Fulk is a caring, dedicated and effective advocate for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement."
"Jake is a diligent attorney. I worked for him at Prairie State Legal Services and greatly benefited from his instruction. He cares about his clients' well being and has a reputation for a thorough knowledge of the law."
"I began my career with Mr. Fulk at Prairie State Legal Services. During my time working with Mr. Fulk I was able to see first hand his thoughtful and dedicated approach to client's needs."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers Illinois, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
20 Stars for Life, Great Plains Life Foundation
2007
Cum Laud, University of Illinois College of Law
2004
Departmental Honors - Religious Studies, Indiana University
2004
High Distinction, Indiana University
2004
General Honors, Indiana University
2004
National Championship, Intercollege Ethics Bowl
2001
Martin Luther King "I Have A Dream" Award, Town of Normal Human Relations Commission
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Certified Guardian ad Litem, 11th Judicial Circuit of Illinois
2009 - Present
Notary Public, Ronda Glenn Law Offices
2009 - Present
Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
2009 - Present
Attorney, Ronda Glenn Law Offices
2007 - 2009
Staff Attorney, Prairie State Legal Services
2006 - 2007
Research Assistant, University of Illinois College of Law
2006 - 2007
Law Student Clerk, Circuit Judge Hon. Charles Reynard
2006 - 2006
Summer Clerk, Samuels Miller Schroeder Jackson & Sly, LLP
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, Illinois State University Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action
Associations
2014 - Present
KiwanisMember
2014 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationArchivist
2013 - Present
Public Interest Law InitiativeCommittee Member
2012 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationBar History Committee Member
2012 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationChairperson - Composite Photo Subcommittee
2012 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationCommittee Member - Lawyers in the Classroom Committee
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2007 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
2005 - 2006
The Elder Law JournalAssociate Editor
2002 - 2004
Indiana University Undergraduate Religious Studies AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Marriage of Beckman
Affirmed/Prevailed
Education
2007
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
J.D.
2004
Indiana University-Bloomington
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2019
MCBA CLE
Family Law Primer
2012
McLean County Bar Association CLE
GAL Caselaw Update
2009
Conference on Stalking
Stalking Orders of Protection
Publications
2006
The Elder Law Journal
Associate Editor - Volume 14
Languages
English
German