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Whitney Cameron

Whitney Cameron

Compassionate, Honest and Efficient Attorney
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Illinois
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Biography

Whitney Cameron was the first of her family to go to college and she got her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Economics at Augustana College. She received her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in 2017, with honors. Whitney was an editor for The John Marshall Law Review and a member of the The John Marshall Moot Court Honors Program. While studying for her legal degree Whitney devoted over eight credit hours to pro bono and volunteer work. She spent an entire summer in 2016 at the Will County Court House in the Externship Program where she mentored under several judges and wrote memorandums of law to assist in the final adjudication. It was during this externship that she discovered her passion for Family Law.

At the end of 2016, Whitney joined Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation Center. She started as a secretary and legal assistant and continued to work as such until she passed the bar and was sworn in as an attorney in November 2017.

At Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation Center, Whitney concentrates her practice in the areas of Divorce, Separation, Parental Allocation (formerly known as Custody), and Child Support.

Whitney is currently a member of the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association. Her free time is split between her nieces, adopted nephews, and her dog.

Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. | Legal
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Honors: Cum Laude, Deans List, Cali-Award
Activities: The John Marshall Law Review, Moot Court, and Pro Bono Clinic
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Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Henderson Law and Mediation Center
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Legal Assistant
Henderson Law and Mediation Center
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Will County Judical Externship
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Speaking Engagements
Changes in Family Law, GAL Committee, Will County Bar Association
Will County GAL Committee Meeting
I spoke about the possible amendments to the Illinois Dissolution of Marriage Act regarding parenting time and parental allocation. I also discussed the proposed amendments to 750 ILCS 5/506 which will require an individual to have 20 hours of class room training and 20 hours of domestic violence training to qualify as a Guardian Ad Litem by the State of Illinois
Certifications
Masters in Impairment and Mediation
Supreme Court of Illinois
Awards
Deans List, most terms
The John Marshall Law School
Cali-Award Fall 2016 and Spring 2017
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Cum Lade
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois  # 6326663
Member
Current
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Illinois Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Associaiton
Current
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Will County Women's Bar Associaiton
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
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
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Henderson Law and Mediation
Contact & Map
Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center
23 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Telephone: (815) 726-8500