
Providing affordable, efficient, and effective legal services in English and Spanish for 15+ years.
MJ Legal Studio Services
Family Law
DCFS
Divorce
Mediation
Parenting Responsibilities
Child Support
Adoption
Guardianship
Real Estate Closings
Why Attorney Jackson?
Compassionate Legal Services
Your legal situation may be stressful, but the process doesn’t have to be.
Attorney Marielisa Jackson, J.D., LL.M. is a highly respected Chicagoland lawyer and GAL who understands how overwhelming the legal system can seem.
Marielisa’s compassionate services begin with education. Attorney Jackson educates her clients on how the system works, bringing them out of the “dark” and into a collaborative “light.”
Marielisa also understands that your legal matter is deeply personal to you. It may even be the center of your world. Because she takes her clients and their situations seriously, your legal matter is more than just her job.
To help you obtain the best possible outcome in court, Marielisa uses empathy, logic, and 15+ years of experience representing families, children, and individuals.
Her ability to resolve legal matters effectively, efficiently, and ethically has made her a go-to GAL and attorney for court-appointed and private clients alike.
Marielisa provides legal services in English and Spanish.

Attorney Marielisa Jackson, J.D., LL.M.

MJ Legal Studio
100 W. Main Street, Plano, IL 60545
Why MJ Legal Studio?
Full Representation for English and Spanish-Speaking Clients
First and foremost, MJ Legal Studio is here to help. We do this by providing compassionate, affordable, and bilingual services to clients across Chicagoland.
Affordable
MJ Legal Studio offers traditional legal representation as well as unbundled legal services.
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Legal Representation: Traditional attorney service with a paid retainer and hourly fee until your case is closed, paused, or upon mutual agreement.
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Unbundled Services: Individual legal services that empower the client to select and pay for the specific service they need. This is especially helpful for those who are suffering financial hardship.
For a full explanation of unbundled services, please contact MJ Legal Studio at (630)-332-3182.
Expert in Her Field
Marielisa has nearly two decades of experience in:
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Family law
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DCFS cases and appeals
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Juvenile justice
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Guardianship cases
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Adoption cases
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Real estate closings
As a reputable and highly sought-after GAL and attorney, Marielisa’s invaluable expertise, experience, and wisdom help her obtain favorable outcomes for her clients.
More Reasons to Go With MJ Legal Studio
No Language Barriers
Marielisa is fully bilingual and represents English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
Trauma Informed
Marielisa understands trauma and its impact. With this in mind, Attorney Jackson employs a rare, trauma-informed approach to her work.
Domestic Violence Attorney
Marielisa is a respected domestic violence attorney in the Chicagoland area. She has a comprehensive understanding of and keen eye for identifying:
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Intimate partner violence (domestic violence)
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Abuse dynamics
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Power and control (coercive control)
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Mental health conditions related to current or past abuse and/or trauma
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Trauma and triggers resulting from abuse
DCFS Expert
Another rare feature in Attorney Jackson’s portfolio is her extensive experience with DCFS. Marielisa is renowned for her understanding of DCFS and her experience representing families, children, and individuals involved in DCFS cases and appeals.

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Counties Served
Marielisa represents clients in the following counties. Please note that depending on the distance, Attorney Jackson may not be able to take on certain cases.
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Kane
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Kendall
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Grundy
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Kankakee
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Will
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Cook
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DuPage
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DeKalb
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LaSalle
