Atty. Maria J. Jaffe

Atty. Maria J. Jaffe

Maria J. Jaffe is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, adoption law, child support and 13 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (224) 561-5401 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Maria J. Jaffe at a glance

Maria J. Jaffe is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Maria J. Jaffe. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2001) and Loyola University, Chicago (B.S. Nursing, 1978). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Maria J. Jaffe is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, adoption law, child support and 13 other areas of law
  • Maria received a B.S. degree from Loyola University, Chicago in 1978, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Maria practices at Law Offices of Maria J. Jaffe in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Maria J. Jaffe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maria J. Jaffe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Maria J. Jaffe is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Maria J. Jaffe is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

Maria J. Jaffe is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Maria J. Jaffe is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Maria J. Jaffe is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maria J. Jaffe

Where is Maria J. Jaffe's law office located?
Maria J. Jaffe's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of Maria J. Jaffe. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maria J. Jaffe handle?
Maria J. Jaffe focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Maria J. Jaffe practiced law?
Maria J. Jaffe has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Maria J. Jaffe go to law school?
Maria J. Jaffe earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Nursing, 1978).
How can I contact Maria J. Jaffe for a consultation?
You can contact Maria J. Jaffe directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2001
B.S. Nursing
Loyola University, Chicago
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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