Daniel R. Hernandez
Top rated Family Law attorney in Chicago, Illinois
NextLevel law, P.C. by Daniel R. Hernandez, EsqPractice Areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 2016
Education: University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
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NextLevel law, P.C. by Daniel R. Hernandez, Esq
73 W Monroe St.Ste. 100
Chicago, IL 60603 Visit website
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Daniel R. Hernandez is a social entrepreneur and attorney who brings access to justice to families that once could not imagine affording an attorney. At age 27, Daniel started a law firm with the mission of offering competent legal services at affordable fixed costs. In this short period, shockwaves have hit the legal community caused by Daniel’s innovative business and pricing model –where clients pay flat-monthly subscription fees for legal services, slashing the overall legal cost for his clients.
As a practitioner, Daniel assists families in transition through divorce and child custody proceedings. His experience among transitioning families is wide-ranging – he is legal counsel to mothers, fathers, grandparents, and even children as their Guardian Ad Litem.
Outside of the firm, Daniel currently serves as President for the Hispanic National Bar Association Region IX. Daniel also serves as President-Emeritus of the Board of Directors at Between Friends, a nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence. He is also active among many bar associations. Prior, he served LGBT Committee Chair for the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois; Membership Chair for the LGBT Division of the Hispanic National Bar Association; and Vice-Chair of the ABA Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee of the Young Lawyers Division.
Daniel was appointed to serve as a Commissioner on the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Daniel is a recipient of the Windy City Times as a 30 under 30 Award (2018); Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2019; 2020; 2021; 2022); Negocios Now Latinos 40 under 40 (2019); Young Lawyer of the Year by HLAI (2019); BEQ Pride Magazine 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40 (2020); Crain’s Business Chicago Notable LGBTQ+ Executive (2020); Crain’s Business Chicago Notable Nonprofit Leader (2021); and Hispanic National Bar Association’s Top Attorney Under 40 (2022).
Daniel is humble and compassionate with a radiant smile, to the point that it changes others’ feelings. In his spare time, you may catch Daniel roller-blading the Chicago’s lakefront path or catching up with friends.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2016, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.nextlevel.law/attorneys/daniel-r-hernandez
- Illinois, Supreme Court of Illinois, 2016
- Supreme Court of United States, 2024
- Regional President, Region IX, Hispanic National Bar Association, 2024
- President-Emertious, Board of Directors, Between Friends (nonprofit assisting survivors of domestic violence)., 2023
- President, Board of Directors, Between Friends (nonprofit assisting survivors of domestic violence)., 2022
- President, Board of Directors, Between Friends (nonprofit assisting survivors of domestic violence)., 2021
- President-Elect, Board of Directors, Between Friends (nonprofit assisting survivors of domestic violence)., 2020
- Vice President, Board of Directors, Between Friends (nonprofit assisting survivors of domestic violence)., 2019
- Member, Board of Directors, Between Friends (nonprofit assisting survivors of domestic violence)., 2018
- Florida International University, Miami, Florida, B.A. - 2011, Honors: Dean's List, Major: Health Services Administration
- University of Illinois Chicago, School of Law. Chicago, IL -- Juris Doctor, 2016
- Adjunct Professor for Lawyering Skills II, 2024
- Adjunct Professor for Lawyering Skills II, January 2022 – Present Instruct law students on courtroom techniques and practice skills pertaining to courtroom motions and other litigation practice Regularly meet with students and provide feedback on their legal understanding and analysis, 2023
- Adjunct Professor for Lawyering Skills II, January 2022 – Present Instruct law students on courtroom techniques and practice skills pertaining to courtroom motions and other litigation practice Regularly meet with students and provide feedback on their legal understanding and analysis, 2022
- Adjunct Professor for Expert Learning, August 2016 – December 2017 Instructed first-year law students on techniques to develop an understanding of their doctrinal coursework Regularly met with students and provide feedback on their legal understanding and analysis, 2017
- Adjunct Professor for Expert Learning, August 2016 – December 2017 Instructed first year law students on techniques to develop an understanding of their doctrinal course work Regularly met with students and provide feedback on their legal understanding and analysis, 2016
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2025