ReneaRose Amen

A partner at Bur-Men Law Group in Waukegan, Illinois, Renea Amen is a dedicated attorney working toward aiding her clients throughout the state with their legal issues related to:

·       Criminal defense: Arrest and arraignment, assault and battery, drug and alcohol violations, expungements, felony violations, misdemeanors, motor vehicle offenses, homicide, parole, probation, sex offenses, theft, traffic violations and domestic violence.

·       Family law: Alimony and spousal support, child support, custody and visitation, divorce, name change, paternity, prenuptial agreements, marital property, mediation and collaborative law, and same-sex family law.

·       Civil rights: Police misconduct and discrimination, with a special emphasis on race discrimination.

Ms. Amen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia College in 2011. She then attended The John Marshall Law School (now known as the University of Illinois Chicago), receiving her Juris Doctor in 2014. 

With over six years of experience working in the legal field, Ms. Amen is well-informed in litigating post-conviction petitions and appellate law, as well as a variety of other legal matters. She makes it a point to always be upfront to her clients regarding their case and maintains an open line of communication to have any questions and queries answered in detail. For her professionalism and high ethical standards, she is rated “Good” on Avvo.

Ms. Amen is affiliated with many prominent legal organizations, including the Illinois State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, The Chicago Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Women and Law Committee. Additionally, she works as an adjunct professor at Columbia College, where she educates students on business law.