Rachel Hernandez

Rachel Hernandez

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  • 619, West Main Street, Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15106, USA, 139, South Sacramento Street, Willows, Glenn County, California, 95988, USA
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About:

Known for promoting innovative litigation alternatives in family-related legal disputes, Rachel Nicole Hernandez is a collaborative family lawyer & the founder of Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC, a collaborative law & family law firm with offices in St. Charles & Sycamore, Illinois. Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC helps families resolve legal issues without going to court, whether it be through mediation, collaborative process, uncontested divorce, pre-divorce legal counseling, or limited scope representation. Rachel Nicole Hernandez provides advice to clients regarding their rights with respect to marital/non-marital assets & debts, maintenance, & child custody issues. Rachel Nicole Hernandez solicits the expertise of financial advisors, accountants, & mental health professionals to help resolve complex family law matters. Rachel Nicole Hernandez developed a passion for helping others by working with the Community Crisis Center. This commitment led her to enroll in the Northern Illinois University College of Law earning her JD in 2005 as a Dean's Scholar. Prior to family law, Rachel Nicole Hernandez served as an Assistant State’s Attorney, handling cases involving domestic abuse, child abuse, child neglect, & delinquency. As a mediator, Rachel Nicole Hernandez has served as a coach with Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies & is regularly appointed by the court to assist litigants in parenting disputes. She serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem & has been trained as a parenting coordinator. Rachel Nicole Hernandez is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, & the DeKalb County Bar Association, & the Community Crisis Center Board of Directors. View More ›

Jurisdiction:Illinois (Since 2005)

Practice Area

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University, College of Law
2005
B.S.
Western Illinois University
1997

Awards

Dean's Scholar
Northern Illinois University

Dean's Scholar - Northern Illinois University (2002)

2002
Dean's Scholar
Northern Illinois University

Dean's Scholar - Northern Illinois University (2004)

2004
Top Attorney
Avvo

Top Attorney - Avvo ()

Mentor of the Year
Northern Illinois University College of Law

Mentor of the Year - Northern Illinois University College of Law (2011)

2011
Dean's Scholar
Northern Illinois University

Dean's Scholar - Northern Illinois University (2005)

2005
Outstanding Woman
Northern Illinois University

Outstanding Woman - Northern Illinois University (2005)

2005
Dean's Scholar
Northern Illinois University

Dean's Scholar - Northern Illinois University (2003)

2003

Associations

Volunteer
St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church
- Present
Member of the Solo and Small Firm Practice Institute Committee
Kane County Bar Association
- Present
Secretary
Community Crisis Center
- Present
Member
NIU College of Law Alumni Council
- Present
Member
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
- Present
Member
Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Present
Member
Illinois State Bar Association# 6286394
- Present
Secretary
Boone County Bar Association
- Present
Member of Board of Directors
Community Crisis Center
- Present
Member
DeKalb County Bar Association
- Present
Member
International Association of Collaborative Professionals
- Present
Vice President, Public Relations Chair
St. Charles Mothers' Club
- Present

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