Jennifer Cunningham Beeler

Jennifer Cunningham Beeler is a founding partner at Ciesla Beeler, LLC, in Northfield, Illinois. With over 15 years of experience practicing law, she focuses her practice exclusively on family law, guardianship, and probate and estate matters. Serving the Chicago metro area, Ms. Beeler handles cases involving adoption, alimony, child advocacy, child support and custody, divorce, domestic violence, LGBTQ matters, uncontested divorce, prenuptial agreements and many more. 

Ms. Beeler is a skilled and tenacious litigator who is known for her zealous advocacy and solid commitment to her clients. As a certified mediator in family law, Ms. Beeler also uses mediation to enable clients to resolve their legal matters in a less contentious and a more cost-effective manner. The judges of Lake County have selected Ms. Beeler to be a financial and custodial mediator, and a financial mediator in Cook County.  

Ms. Beeler has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and business administration from the Illinois Wesleyan University. She has a Master of Arts degree in communication from the Northwestern University. Ms. Beeler obtained her Juris Doctor from the DePaul University. She received training in mediation from the DePaul University’s Center for Dispute Resolution.

In custodial cases, Ms. Beeler serves as guardian ad litem and child representative. She is also frequently designated by judges as guardian ad litem for elderly and disabled adults. She is active in serving her community and is a member of the Lake Bluff Park District Board of Commissioners. She is also on the board of many schools and charitable organizations. 

Ms. Beeler is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association and the Lake County Jefferson Inn of Court. She has written extensively and published many articles. She is also an ardent speaker who has lectured at many prominent seminars. In honor of the exceptional legal services Ms. Beeler provides, she has an “Excellent” rating on Avvo.