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Jennifer A. Shaw

About Jennifer A. Shaw

Jennifer A. Shaw is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 21 other areas of law. Jennifer received a B.S. degree from University of Mississippi in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years. Jennifer practices at The Shaw Law Group, P.C. in Edwardsville, IL.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 04, 2012
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I highly recommend Ms. Shaw and her support staff to anyone with family law cases. In the times that I have retained her services, I was treated with dignity, honesty, and professionalism. Overall, my expectations were not only met, but exceeded. Her attention to detail, ability to listen to the client and thoroughly explain the legal process make her a fantastic choice for Family Law needs. Not only would I recommend her, I continue to retain her services as needed.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 08, 2021
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Absolute waste of time and thousands and thousands of dollars! Got me zero results!!!! Do not waste your time and throw your money down the drain line I did.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 5
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Other 16
    • Adoption Law
    • Same Sex Law
    • Parental Rights
    • Custody Law
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Adult Guardianship
    • Advance Directives
    • Elder Guardianship
    • Probate & Estate Planning
    • Guardian Ad Litem
    • LGBT issues
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Alimony
    • Marriage & Prenuptials
    • Child Abuse

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $250 - $300/hr
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    The Shaw Law Group, P.C.
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases

     In re Parentage of C.W.S., a Minor Child. 5-10-0162, 5th District. Trial Court's award of custody of an infant to the father was affirmed on appeal, 2010

     In re the Marriage of Bottom. 2013 IL App (5th) 120535-U. Trial Court’s division of

    property, classification of property, custodial award
    child support calculations were affirmed on appeal, 2013. Certiorari denied.

     In re the Marriage of Agee, 2013 IL App (5th) 130320-U. Trial Court’s award of custody
    support were upheld. The trial court’s determination of attorneys’ fees
    property distribution were held to be an abuse of discretion
    reversed.

     In re the Marriage of Cheatham, 2014 IL App (5th) 130547-U. Trial Court’s

    determination to deny the Husb
    ’s Section 1401 petition was upheld.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Illinois
    1997, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
    2004, U.S. Supreme Court
    2005, U.S. Circuit Court, 8th Circuit
    Memberships
    Madison County and Illinois State (Member, Family Law Section Counsel
    ISBA Assembly
    Member, ISBA Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation, 2003-2009
    Secretary, 2006
    Vice Chair, 2007
    Chair, 2008
    ISBA Standing Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, 2004—, Chair, 2007-2008
    Secretary, 2005
    Vice Chair, 2006
    Current Continuing Legal Education Coordinator
    ISBA Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services, 2005-2010
    ISBA Human Rights Section Council, 2005—
    Secretary 2008
    Vice-Chair 2009
    Chair 2010
    ISBA Special Committee on Online Legal Research, 2005-2011
    ISBA Standing Committee on Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Committee, 2000-2001
    Assembly Budget Committee, 2010-2011) Associations.
    Bar Fellowship
    Illinois Bar Foundation (Gold Member).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Mississippi
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Mississippi
    Class of 1993
    B.S.
    Beta Beta Beta, Biology Honor Society
    Legal Certifications
    Guardian ad Litem, DCFS Panel Attorney, Mediation
  • Special Agencies
    Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Adoption Panel Attorney.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1971
    Belleville, Illinois, June 10, 1971
    Hobbies & Interests
     Illinois Bar Foundation, Board of Directors (2014-present)
     Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, Board of Directors (2009-2017)
     Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, Secretary (2015-2017)
     Children First Foundation, Board of Directors (2011-2014)
     Metro East Humane Society, Board of Directors (2004-2007)
     Phoenix Crisis Center, Board of Directors (1999-2005)
     Phoenix Crisis Center, Board of Directors President (2003-2005)
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