The Law Offices Of Edward R Jaquays

STAY FAR AWAY! Dana took a $5,000 retainer and filed 1 motion in 6 months. One which she said would be done the week I met her. Every time I would ask where the motion was at I was met with screaming and belittling. Her office would not answer me about billing whatsoever and actually said their systems are messed up. But now since I fired her, she sent an invoice asking for yet ANOTHER $750! Just straight thieves. I have all of this evidence in emails if anybody would like to take a look. Absolute garbage of an attorney. She claims to be a shark…. But the only one to claim that🤦‍♂️

Mark Wllis performed a miracle for my divorce. He was supportive, professional, and efficient. I highly recommend him for divorce representation.

I had a consultation meeting with Nate a week ago and I was very impressed with his legal knowledge and guidance that he provided me. He is a great lawyer that you are lucky to have working for you. If I need future legal assistance, I will definitely reach out to Nate and reference him to friends when possible. Also, Nate projects himself as a very compassionate and caring lawyer, which is very reassuring.

I would give 0 stars if I could. Edward Jaquays was my ex’s attorney. We had a very amicable divorce. We agreed on everything, and Edward dragged out our case for almost a year solely to increase billable hours. Twenty k for an amicable divorce. Insane. He was one of the meanest people I’ve ever encountered, and it wasn’t because my ex and I disagreed about anything. He’s just a horrible rude person. Stay far away. **Edited to include response to The Law Offices of Edward R Jaquays' response** You do not need to know who I am. That isn't a requirement in order to leave a review of your service. Your statement regarding no "winners" in a divorce doesn't apply to my review specifically because my ex and I agreed on everything, therefore, nothing to "win." So please take your copy/paste responses somewhere else. I'm not sure why you are "confused" as to how your firm cost ME money. Please re-read my review. Where did I state you cost ME money? You didn't cost ME money. You charged my EX Twenty k for an amicable divorce, and I saw the bills. But I get it, you're just trying to discredit my review. You're an attorney's office and your morals are less than stellar while your main focus is your billable hours, so I am not surprised you are trying to discredit my review. I, nor my ex-husband, feel the need to spend our time on the phone complaining to you about your service. Our words will not change the way you operate, nor will it change your treatment of your future clients. The best thing we can do is help advise others of our experience, so your potential future clients know what your services truly entail. From reading these reviews, we are definitely not the only ones. Edward Jaquays specifically has quite the track record of the same exact experience we received. Not a nice word written about him in any of these reviews except by one person who, by your own account, only had a consultation with him. That in itself speaks volumes. AND CHECK OUT JAQUAYS' YELP REVIEWS!! HORRIBLE! DON'T HIRE HIM! Oh and one last thing. How does a law office not know the difference between were and we’re? You said “ We are a little confused how Mr. Jaquays and his firm cost you money as (you stated) we’re not our client.” It should have been “ We are a little confused how Mr. Jaquays and his firm cost you money as (you stated) WERE not our client.” A law firm should do better.

Dana is absolutely amazing! She is compassionate, empathetic, caring, and a fierce advocate that truly will have your best interests at heart. She won't pump you for cash and will be totally honest with you about your case and possible projected outcomes. I highly recommend her!

Looking for Resolution? Look elsewhere. With an office across from the courthouse, it is my personal experience that Mr. Jaquays finds it too convenient to litigate, instead of work toward settlement. My case has been in the Will County family court system for 8 years POST-Divorce!! It is my opinion that this case has been kept in court due largely to his appetite for billable hours, fed by a contentious ex. He doesn't stop there. Mr. Jaquays has also served motions on his own client (the ex) threatening to file liens pursuing payment for his considerable fees on two separate occasions. This tactic is effective, and a well-documented practice of this firm. So, be aware that should you not pay up as agreed, you may be litigated against by your own attorney. For my family, his involvement in this case has significantly contributed to a recipe for disastrous financial fallout all-around. Of course, it's not all his fault, he's just following orders, one assumes. He is a capable professional (although I have questioned his choice in ties). But at some point there should be a logical, ethical end to pointless litigation. Not here. There are more compassionate, ethical attorneys who can litigate as effectively, or better. (Although he has a reputation as a formidable litigator, we won our case against him.) Bottom line: Part of the responsibility as an attorney is to advise clients when to call it a day. That won't happen with this attorney, unless/until you're completely out of money. I would urge you to consider these excellent attorneys, instead: Mr. Paul Braun - Homewood; Mr. James Teich - Chicago; Ms. Carol Barry - Orland Park. I would hate for what has happened with my case to happen to ANYONE else. Respectfully submitted. PostScript - Wow. 2022! SIX YEARS after sharing my experience, this "Firm" decides to post a reply to my review with a haughty, generic cut-and-pasted response. (...Basically identical feedback for all the other negative reviews.) That honestly says so much about how this Practice operates. I'm pretty sure astute individuals can appreciate the lack of authenticity therein. Well-wishes appreciated and aside, I'm grateful that my next chapter started in 2011 when we won our case. And despite the 3 Post-Divorce Appeals this firm filed, embroiling my family in the courts for nearly a decade post-divorce, I'm good now. It's taken quite awhile to recover from the exponential fallout resulting from my ex's devastating decision to retain this firm. I wasn't going to bother responding to this 'sudden' knee-jerk response to my still-heartfelt review, since this was so long ago... But, I sincerely pity the folks who have to wade through the toxic waters of Will County family court--especially if they are anchored to this Outfit. (One just needs to google some of this Office's court cases to find other atrocities, even more circus-like and catastrophic than mine.) Divorce is difficult enough. My fervent wish is that all who happen to be going through this tough chapter, take note. Do thorough research. Find competent counsel with some conscience. It IS possible. The beneficieries of my best wishes are the individuals who may happen across these words, who are struggling and seeking to find real help. Hang in there, folks. This too shall pass! (...and keep movin').

Best service I’ve ever had from any attorney! The right choice is 100% Nathaniel Tate for your new Attounrey ! If you’re looking for straight forward honest answers and very responsive this is the attorney to hire. The consultation was honest and very affordable everything we spoke about he made sure I was taken care of and protected!

Please do not hire Mr. Jaquays to represent you in a divorce case. In my case, he proved himself to be a poor communicator and a heartless person, who actually provided only mediocre legal representation. His office did their best work when billing me for services. The last thing anyone needs during a difficult time is a mean lawyer. Stay far away.

Best law firm in Will county!

Great Group of Lawyers in Joliet

Had a great experience with Mr Jacquays. Went to see him regarding grandparents visitation rights, and he provided me with some very knowledgeable insight as well as a possible solution outside the courthouse. I did what he said to do, and It worked! Best $150 I’ve spent in a long time.

Attorney Dana Jakusz was truly amazing to work with. Dana is very intelligent and assertive and well respected in Will County. I would highly recommend Dana for any family law case.

Worst experience of my life. Do not trust this firm.

Do not trust this attorney if you have custody issues. I came to him in 2016 with a GAL already assigned to my case. The other side refused to meet with GAL and he wouldn’t push the issue. GAL was dropped from case and here I am back in court post divorce in 2019 with the same issues and another GAL assigned to case in family court. That equals years of suffering for your kid(s) if you truly have a bad situation on your hands and more costs. I do have well over $15,000 of status reports though. It’s all about the $$$$$ to this guy.

Great legal team. They work hard to get you the results you want!

Do not hire! Run fast! No matter his client or not, no matter who you are he’s is only out for your money. He will prolong a divorce pre-trial and post decree as much as possible to Bill as much as possible. He’s extorting me to sign out my ex’s annuity and hand over to him.. to my expense and liability. With his best friend the Judge making it possible when all other laws prove wrong. All other attorneys know this and will tell you as well. Oh and he was my exes attorney, not even mine!