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I have a passion for criminal defense and family law.  I also have experience in business law, estate planning and probate, and real estate law, with an emphasis on civil litigation.

Jessica Wollwage-Rymut graduated from Northwestern University in 2007 with a degree in Political Science. After working for a year at a commercial real estate firm, Jessica was offered admission to the Chicago-Kent College of Law Honors Scholar Program. As an Honors Scholar, Jessica and her classmates enjoyed many unique opportunities, including working with to create online tutorials for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.. During law school, Jessica interned at the Chicago-Kent Taxpayer clinic helping taxpayers prepare returns and negotiate with the Internal Revenue Service. She also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with CASA of DuPage County, Inc.. Since completing law school, Jessica has focused her practice on family law, estate planning, guardianship, and estate administration matters. Her areas of experience include minor and adult guardianship, probate, adoption, divorce, parentage, maintenance, child support, child custody (allocation of parental responsibilities), visitation (parenting time), and post-decree matters.. Jessica has been licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois since 2011 and is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. She served as the 2016-2017 DuPage County Law Day Vice-Chair and the 2017-2018 Law Day Chair, and is the New Lawyer Division member of the DCBA Public Interest and Education Commission. She has participated in several continuing legal education seminars in the areas of Family Law and Estate, and routinely presents on estate planning issues for clients. In 2020 and 2021, Jessica was selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star.

I was born in Wisconsin and have lived in Chicago since the 1970s.. I graduated the University of Wisconsin and then I worked in the area of child abuse for eight years for the department of Children and Family Services before I decided to go to law school.. I worked as an attorney for the Legal Aid bureau in Chicago, doing divorce and providing services for an underserviced population from 1990 to 1995.. In 1995, Marta and I decided to open up our own practice. Since that time, Marta and I have had the practice. We now have an office at 161 N. Clark, #4700 in Chicago and an office at 1000 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois.. I am also certified as a Mediator and am on the Mediator List for Judges to refer cases to.

At the Illinois Law Offices of Robert M. Kaplan, P.C., we provide reliable, caring, and experienced family law representation. We start with an honest discussion about your situation and your goals. Our office believes in transparency and will clearly and honestly present you with information about the process, your options, and the potential outcomes of your case. If negotiating a settlement makes the most sense, you can count on our office. If a trial is necessary, you have come to the right Schaumburg, IL law firm. Robert Kaplan has extensive trial experience, which allows him to properly prepare and present your case in court. We offer a broad spectrum of services, including family law, bankruptcy law, and criminal law.

Jennifer M. Cohen is a partner at Kalcheim Haber, LLC, having started her career as a law clerk for the founding partner, Michael A. Haber, in 2004. Ms. Cohen emphasizes her practice in the area of family law, including pre-nuptial agreements, pre and post-dissolution of marriage cases, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, paternity matters, adoption proceedings and appeals. In addition to her concentration in family law matters, Ms. Cohen also represents individuals and business entities in real estate transactions, probate and estate transactions, corporate and other business transactions and civil litigation. Her well-rounded practice allows her the ability to offer her clients the highest level of versatility and professionalism. Though an experienced and skilled litigator, she can develop innovative solutions to amicably settle cases outside of the courtroom.. Ms. Cohen is a certified mediator and court-approved child representative and guardian ad litem. She has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers list by Leading Lawyers.. Ms. Cohen Jennifer is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

A tireless advocate for children, Ashonta Rice has spent sixteen years as a Child Representative and Guardian ad litem as the founding partner in a highly sought after private family law practice and as an Assistant Public Guardian for the Cook County Office of The Public Guardian. Rice is recognized for delivering justice when all other options have been exhausted. She is particularly known for successfully litigating complaints in circuit court after all administrative hearings have failed with prior counsel.. Rice is a Chicago Bar Association sanctioned Child Representative and Guardian ad litem. She is routinely appointed by the Cook County Circuit Court to serve as Child Representative and Guardian ad litem in some of the most contentious and complex cases.. Rice received a B.A. in Finance from University of Illinois Champaign, a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, and a certificate in Divorce Mediation Skills from Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.. Rice was recognized as one of the10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys three years in a row – 2018, 2019, 2020. She is often called upon for her expertise to speak as a panelist including for the Illinois State Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education programs.

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Danielle is a passionate and zealous attorney who is dedicated to helping her clients navigate the legal complexities of family law matters. She understands that clients are often tackling some of life's most difficult and emotional times.. She received her B.A. from Augustana College in 2019 majoring in Political Science and Communication Studies and minoring in Women and Gender Studies. Danielle received her J.D. from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2022.. Danielle joined Newton Law, PLC, in 2023, and is licensed to practice on both sides of the river. She is a member of the Rock Island County Bar Association, Scott County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa Association for Justice, Women's Bar Association of Illinois, the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys, and the American Association of University Women.. Danielle is currently accepting new cases in Illinois in Rock Island County, Henry County, and Mercer County, and in Iowa in Scott County, Muscatine County, Cedar County, and Clinton County.

My job is to use all of my skill and knowledge about the legal field to obtain the best possible result for you.  I treat each client's case as if it were my own and will strongly advocate for you leaving no stone unturned.  I understand that each client is different and every case has its own set of facts, however one constant remains, the key to success in court is thorough research and complete preparation.  I have been fighting for people's rights for over 25 years now and would be happy to consult with your regarding your case.  You need an experienced and talented lawyer on your side.  Please contact me immediately so I can start helping you today.

Sharonda Roberson is the founding Partner of Roberson Law, LLC. She began her career by interning at the Public Defender’s Office in Kane County. She has also worked for nonprofit organizations such as Prairie State Legal Services and Legal Ease Law Clinic. Her current primary focus is family, divorce, probate and estate planning. She services individuals in Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, Will, Winnebago and Boone county.. Sharonda grew up in Kane county for the majority of her adolescent and adult life. While interning at the Kane County Public Defender’s Office she was able to help people that she grew up with in her community. Helping people she knew was the most rewarding feeling, and fueled her love for law.. Sharonda attended Northern Illinois University College of Law. While attending Law School she served as the President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, was a 1L Coordinator for the Juvenile Interest Law Society, and became a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Phi Alpha Delta Law fraternity is the largest professional law fraternity in the United States. This fraternity has had seven U.S. Presidents, eight Supreme Court Justices, and one U.S. Vice President. Sharonda is currently the Assistant District Justice, for the West Suburban Alumni Chapter of the law fraternity.. Sharonda is also a community activist and one of the founders of The People’s Coalition. The People’s Coalition is an organization founded to fight the causes and struggles of Black and Brown individuals of Aurora, IL. This organization was born in the wake of the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Sharonda also is the creator of the Aurora demand letter that received over 2,000 signatures, and was sent to Aurora officials. As a result of her demand letter the City of Aurora is in the process of obtaining body cameras for police officers, and a civilian review board is being established.. Sharonda became an Attorney to help people during the worst times of their lives. She is extremely passionate about her work, and advocates for her clients until their goals are reached.