Attorney
Jessica Mansbacher Kibbe
Jessica brings more than a decade of professional experience and a remarkable sense of calm to families in crisis. Her volunteer work with survivors of gender-based violence led her to family law, where she now guides clients through divorce and custody disputes with steadiness and compassion. A certified mediator and devoted mother of two, she is deeply attuned to the human side of every case.
“I practice family law to be a source of strength for those who feel powerless.”
Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D. 2023 (cum laude); University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, B.A. 2004
Illinois
Family Law, Divorce, Asset Division, Child Custody, Spousal Support, Child Support, Protection Orders
- Senior Notes and Comments Editor, Chicago-Kent Law Review
- Certified Mediator, Chicago Center for Conflict Resolution (2020)
- Volunteer with Ascend Justice, assisting DV survivors in obtaining Emergency Orders of Protection (2019-2020)
- Volunteer with Rape Victim Advocates, now Resilience, supporting survivors of sexual assault
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (2022)
- Interned with Legal Aid Chicago, helping domestic violence survivors pursue divorces (2021)
Biography
When faced with the turmoil and uncertainty of divorce or child custody disputes, many people find themselves in unfamiliar and emotionally charged territory. This is where Jessica's remarkable sense of calm and focus comes into play.
Jessica brings more than a decade of professional experience to her role as a family law attorney. She spent eight years managing a consumer product development business licensing intellectual property, and another eight years as Managing Editor of a legal marketing firm. Her volunteer work with survivors of gender-based violence led her to the practice of family law, where she now focuses her advocacy efforts on helping her clients through the toughest times of their lives.
Jessica's breadth of experience enables her to be a source of strength and compassion for her clients. She is dedicated to providing a steady, reliable hand to those who need it most.
Jessica is a devoted mother of two rambunctious boys. Her multifaceted life experience, both personal and professional, has shaped her into a compassionate advocate who is deeply attuned to the human side of each case she handles.
Publications
- Jessica was published in Michigan State University's Animal and Natural Resource Law Review, Volume XX (July 2024).
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