Josette C. Allen

Josette C. Allen

Associate Attorney at Momkus LLC
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Illinois
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Biography

Josette Allen obtained her bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) in 1989 and her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) in 1992.

Ms. Allen concentrates her law practice in the area of family law. She has extensive experience in the area of family law which includes pretrial discovery, motion practice, contested hearings, and trials. She can handle complex family law litigation involving children and/or finances, whether it is pre or post-Judgment. Prior to joining Momkus LLC, Ms. Allen owned and operated her own law practice.

Ms. Allen’s legal experience is diverse and widespread as it relates to representing children in the legal system. She is a court appointed guardian ad litem in DuPage County on behalf of children of divorce. As a former hearing officer for the Illinois State Board of Education, she handled special education matters involving children with disabilities. As a former public defender, she represented parents and children in the juvenile system involving abuse, neglect, and delinquency.

Ms. Allen is also a family law mediator and has been trained in the area of dispute resolution pertaining to mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law.

Her interests include spending time with family and friends, boxing and yoga.

Education
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
J.D. | Law
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Northwestern University
B.A. | Economics
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Professional Experience
Due Process Hearing Officer
Illinois State Board of Education
Current
Law Offices of William J. Stogsdill
Current
DuPage County Public Defender
Current
Landau, Omahana and Kopka
Current
Moss and Hillison
Current
Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar  # 6209435
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Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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DuPage County Bar Association
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Current
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Associationof Family and Conciliation Courts
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Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Additional Practice Area
  • School Law (Special Education)
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
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Momkus LLC
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Momkus LLC
1001 Warrenville Road
Suite 500
Lisle, IL 60532
Telephone: (630) 434-0400