About

Learn approximately the expert history and institutions of Lawyer Jennifer Witherspoon in Waukegan, Illinois.

Jennifer Witherspoon, a attorney based in Waukegan, Illinois, has a deep-rooted passion for justice and a dedication to making a effective impact on the lives of others. Born and raised on Chicagos south side, Witherspoon has witnessed firsthand the importance of the justice device and its potential to form individuals futures. This early exposure stimulated her to pursue a Bachelors diploma in Criminal Justice and later earn her Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. With over 25 years of experience inside the legal subject, Witherspoon has held various roles and served on numerous boards dedicated to supporting others and enhancing their exceptional of lifestyles via her understanding in the judicial device. She is devoted to staying current on the modern trends in criminal and civil regulation by using often attending education periods and seminars. Witherspoons expert background is diverse and consists of positions which include Police Officer, Domestic Violence Legal Liaison, Substance Abuse Counselor, Probation Officer, Special Investigator for Lake County States Lawyers Office, Chief of Corrections, and Chief of Diversion and Inmate Programming, In-House Counsel. Her enormous experience in those roles has prepared her with a unique angle and a deep information of the criminal device. In addition to her expert roles, Witherspoon is actively involved in diverse felony institutions and memberships, which includes the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, LC Committee on Discrimination, and Top 100 National Black Lawyers. These affiliations spotlight her commitment to upholding the best requirements of felony exercise and selling diversity and inclusion within the felony career. Witherspoons willpower to non-stop studying and expert development is clear thru her of completion of diverse professional training and certifications, along with Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor, Crisis Intervention Specialist, EEOC Investigator, and Certified Mediator. These qualifications similarly decorate her ability to endorse for her clients and navigate complicated criminal matters with ability and know-how. In end, Lawyer Jennifer Witherspoon is a formidable suggest for justice in Waukegan, Illinois, with a wealth of experience, a strong dedication to her network, and a ardour for creating a difference in the lives of these she serves.

Legal Issues

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Certificates

EEOC Investigator
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Mediation
Northwestern University

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Lawyer
  J.Witherspoon Legal & Mediation Services
  
• EEOC Officer
  Lake County Sheriff Office
  
• Chief of Corrections
  Lake County Sheriff Office
  
• Special Investigator
  Lake County State Lawyer Office
  
• In House Counsel
  Lake County Sheriff Office
  2018

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  30 minute free consultation
• Payment With Credit Card
  Visa, Master Card, PayPal and Cash App.

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