Onward Injury Law - Lincoln (IL)

Jeremy Hanley I was in a very complicated family case. Rebecca was able to explain everything in a way I would understand, straight forward about outcomes, and most of all she had my best interest at heart. I highly recommend at least doing a consultation with her.

Andrew Enright Buckle in…just came across some paperwork and it totally reminded me I never left these absolute criminals a review about my custody case! Back in 2017 my mom and I hired these people to fight a custody hearing. My daughter was up in Wisconsin with her grandparents (on vacation because they never got to see her and NOT a legal resident yet) during that period the mother of my child and I split up, she ran back to Wisconsin and immediately had me served with custody papers. I had just started a new job to support my family so there were no sick days or days I could call off on such short notice. Upon hiring these people we were nickel and dimed for everything and was told by the lawyer “we will file a motion to vacate as your daughter is not a legal resident of Wisconsin, you don’t have to goto the court date (6 and a half hours away) her case will come unraveled and she will be ordered to bring your daughter back to Illinois then you can file here” I asked many many times “are you sure I don’t have to go?” I was reassured that my presence was 100% NOT required. Now, I’ll give them this, they were correct I was not required to appear because my daughter wasn’t a legal resident of Wisconsin. HOWEVER, That was only true had they filed the motion to vacate in time to have the mother of my child served and to make the judge aware that the child was not a legal resident and had no jurisdiction in the matter. TELL ME WHY she was NEVER served and my mother and I had to call the sheriffs department up there to inform them of what courtroom she was in attempting to have her served before the judgment was entered! Even then they got there too late, the judgement for full custody had been entered. It doesn’t stop there, they were hired to perform a service which they undoubtedly failed to do so. Upon taking natters into my OWN hands and now having to hire a lawyer in Wisconsin these people would not offer ANY of the retainer back to assist in additional legal costs. It has ruined my life, my daughter’s life and if you value your family. STAY AWAY AND DO NOT LET THESE INCOMPETENT PEOPLE REPRESENT YOUR INTERESTS! This was a classical case of laziness and gross negligence and honestly I think I’m going to start looking into legal action against this firm now that I’m on my own two feet again. Either to recoup a portion of this cost and/or file a complaint with the bar just to make it known! Imagine paying someone THOUSANDS of dollars and putting your trust in them to do their job and fight for you and they just lay down and essentially do nothing. The outcome of this tragedy of a case? The mother of my child went almost two years without allowing me visitations or even the ability to speak with my daughter. To Davi law: I never got the chance to express to you how horribly disappointed I am in your service. Stick to criminal law because you clearly don’t have the know how or compassion to handle ANYTHING to do with families.

Audrey Roman There is no one else I would want in court with me other than Kathleen Bailey. High integrity, so smart, and incredibly knowledgeable about the law.

Amy Panoka I can’t thank Mollie Peskind enough for her exceptional representation during one of the most difficult periods of my life. From our first consultation, she was compassionate, attentive, and highly knowledgeable. Mollie took the time to understand my unique situation and always made me feel heard and supported. Throughout the process, Mollie demonstrated unmatched professionalism and skill, keeping me informed every step of the way and advocating tirelessly on my behalf. Her strategic thinking, attention to detail, and calm, supportive demeanor gave me confidence even when things felt extremely overwhelming. Thanks to Mollie, I was able to reach an ideal outcome. I’m deeply grateful for her unwavering dedication and expertise. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating a divorce—you won’t find a better attorney or a stronger advocate.

Larisa Shusterman I cannot say enough wonderful things about Deanna J. Bowen and her amazing team. I was a pro bono client last year, and from the very beginning, they treated me with dignity, compassion, and professionalism. Despite my case being pro bono, I never once felt like I was receiving anything less than their full attention and dedication. Deanna helped me through a very difficult chapter of my life—my divorce. Her knowledge, empathy, and calm guidance made the entire process far less overwhelming. She took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions with patience, and made sure I felt supported every step of the way. Her team was equally incredible—organized, responsive, and kind. They worked seamlessly together and always made me feel like a priority. I am so grateful for the help I received, and I will always remember the care they showed me during such a tough time. If you are looking for a family lawyer who truly cares and fights for what’s right, I highly recommend Deanna J. Bowen and her team.

Tola Danmole Listen and advice appropriate

Joanna Vining Absolutely THE BEST attorney. She gets her job done efficiently and really cares about her clients. She works hard and makes sure that you are her priority at all times. Im very happy with Judy and her staff. Even though my case is on going, I always feel like Im in the loop and Im always please with the result when we meet. You can for sure count on Judy!

Christopher Arnold Where is the 6th star??? I feel like 5 stars just doesnt cut it or isnt a true reflection of how happy i am in choosing her or what she did for me... Jennifer was exactly the lawyer I needed for my case. From start to finish her office walked me through everything I needed to know. She was there for me in times of turmoil and treated me like I needed to be treated. She was aggressive in court which is why I hired her. Her background in trials is what helped me immensely. It was a rough battle every step of the way and Jennifer was always right there with advice and more importantly a sympathetic heart in helping me go down this arduous road. I cant be happier with the outcome. The office was great in communicating along this journey. I was never left in the dark. Calls were answered. Documents sent in a timely manner. Again I cant be happier with the outcome or her performance through out the process. Are you about to be in a war with your soon to be ex? Do you think its gonna be rough? Do you need someone in your corner to fight for you.... then Jennifer is the lawyer you need...hands down!