Jennifer Howe
Top rated Family Law attorney in Westchester, Illinois
The Law Offices of Christopher Edmonds, Ltd.
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 2015
Education: The John Marshall Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2027 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2025 Call today:
708-483-6895
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2255 Enterprise DrSuite 5503
Westchester, IL 60154 Visit website
Jennifer Howe focuses her practice on family law cases including divorce, paternity, child support, custody (now known as the allocation of parental responsibilities), parenting time (formerly visitation), pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and the enforcement and modification of court orders. Jennifer practices primarily in Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties, and accepts matters in Will County on a case-by-case basis. She is also a court-certified mediator and provides private and court-appointed mediation services.
In 2026, Jennifer became a partner at The Law Offices of Christopher D. Edmonds, Ltd.
From 2018 - 2025, Jennifer was nominated by her peers and selected to the Super Lawyers’ Illinois Rising Stars list every year. No more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
Jennifer has worked in the area of family law since 2007 when she began her career as a legal assistant for family law attorneys. In 2011, she entered law school and continued to work full time while obtaining her law degree. In 2015, she obtained her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, received the Dean’s Scholarship from 2011 – 2014, and frequently made the Dean’s List.
Jennifer represents her clients in the manner best suited to the goals of each individual client. She has experience in all types of cases, from amicable, quick, cost-effective matters to highly litigious cases. She is as comfortable negotiating a settlement agreement as she is litigating a case in court. She values her ability to communicate, advocate, and work with her clients to achieve the best possible result during a difficult time. Jennifer has an eye for detail and a straightforward approach, and she strives to meet her client’s expectations.
Jennifer’s strong mediation and negotiation skills come into play both in her litigated matters and in her work with individuals who want to avoid court intervention and reach an agreement amongst themselves through mediation.
Jennifer is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. To give back to her community and help those that cannot afford an attorney, she volunteers in the family law divisions of the DuPage County and Cook County courthouses.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2015, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.cedmondslaw.com/attorneys/jennifer-howe/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association - Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee, 2018
- DuPage County Bar Association, Member 2014-present, 2024
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association, 2014 - present, 2024
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association, 2014 - present, 2025
- DuPage County Bar Association, Member 2014-present, 2025
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association - Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee, 2017
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association - Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee, 2016
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association, 2014 - present, 2023
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Member 2014-2020, 2014
- DuPage County Bar Association, Member 2014-present, 2023
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Mediation Certificate from the Center for Conflict Resolution, Chicago, IL, 2016
Pro bono / Community Service
- Domestic Relations Court Facilitator - Third Municipal District Courthouse, Cook County, Illinois, 2019
- Cook County Domestic Relations court facilitator volunteer, Bridgeview, 2021
- DuPage County Pro Se Help Desk volunteer, 2023
- Pro se desk volunteer - Third Municipal District Courthouse, Cook County, Illinois 2016 - 2019, 2019
- Pro se desk volunteer - Third Municipal District Courthouse, Cook County, Illinois 2016 - 2019, 2018
- Domestic Relations Court Facilitator - Third Municipal District Courthouse, Cook County, Illinois, 2018
- Pro se desk volunteer - Third Municipal District Courthouse, Cook County, Illinois 2016 - 2019, 2017
- Domestic Relations Court Facilitator - Third Municipal District Courthouse, Cook County, Illinois, 2017
- Pro se desk volunteer - Third Municipal District Courthouse, Cook County, Illinois 2016 - 2019, 2016
- Domestic Relations Court Facilitator - Third Municipal District Courthouse, Cook County, Illinois, 2016
Educational Background
- North Central College - B.A. in Speech Communication, 2013
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Law Day Panel at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse, 2016
Honors
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2025
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2018
- 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction, The American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2018
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2018
- Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys, 2018
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“I would highly recommend Jennifer Howe for this Award, she is involved in both the legal community and a leader within the profession. She has been a past chair of the young lawyers committee. Ms. Howe also donates her time offering free legal advice and assistance for the community at the third district of Cook County courthouse pro se help desk. Furthermore, Ms. Howe has excellent knowledge of the law and is an outstanding legal advocate to her family law clients she serves each day. She is not only empathetic, but well able to give her clients objective and practicable advice, thus helping client’s complete his or her divorce or family law matter. That Ms. Howe’s skills and abilities are continuing growing and evolving, and she is the kind of lawyer that brings continued respect and admiration to the legal profession. ”
“I would highly recommend Jennifer Howe for this Award, she is involved in both the legal community and a leader within the profession. She has been a past chair of the young lawyers committee. Ms. Howe also donates her time offering free legal advice and assistance for the community at the third district of Cook County courthouse pro se help desk. Furthermore, Ms. Howe has excellent knowledge of the law and is an outstanding legal advocate to her family law clients she serves each day. She is not only empathetic, but well able to give her clients objective and practicable advice, thus helping client’s complete his or her divorce or family law matter. That Ms. Howe’s skills and abilities are continuing growing and evolving, and she is the kind of lawyer that brings continued respect and admiration to the legal profession.”
“Ms. Howe is an attorney who is a very strong legal advocate and focuses on her client’s needs and works continuously to achieve the client’s objectives. Ms. Howe represents all of the qualities of a Rising Star within the legal community.”
Office location for Jennifer Howe
2255 Enterprise Dr
Suite 5503
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: 708-483-6895
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2027
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2025
