Walter Jackowiec - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Marble Law
Family law Lawyers in Chicago, IL
875 N Michigan Avenue Ste 3100 Chicago, IL 60611
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Chicago Family law Lawyer
Updated: 05/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Mediation
Attorney Information
Overview
Walter Jackowiec is an experienced family law attorney who has dedicated his career to providing compassionate and knowledgeable legal representation in divorce, custody, and family law matters. With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, Walter has served thousands of clients and built a reputation for his deep commitment to understanding the unique legal needs of each individual. Whether navigating the complexities of high-stakes divorce cases or assisting with military divorces, Walter’s approach focuses on providing clients with clear guidance and the most effective legal strategies to achieve their goals.
Walter is currently the Managing Attorney for Marble Law in Illinois, where he leads a team of dedicated professionals focused on family law.
In addition to his legal expertise, Walter has been recognized for his commitment to professionalism and leadership within the legal community. He received the prestigious "Ralph Gabric" Award for Professionalism and Leadership from the DuPage County Bar Association and was recognized for his efforts in recovery work at Ground Zero following the September 11 attacks. Walter’s passion for mentoring and his work with young attorneys also speaks to his commitment to the future of the legal profession.
Walter’s broad range of experiences, including his work with the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI), doing Pro Bono military divorces, and his involvement in other various community service organizations, reflects his deep commitment to service both in and outside the courtroom. He has also helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for legal grants to support students and organizations in need through his fundraising initiatives.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Received "Ralph Gabric" Award for Professionalism and Leadership from the DuPage County Bar Association
Education
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Legal Education
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Northern Illinois University College of Law,
DeKalb,
Illinois, 1978
Juris Doctor
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Northern Illinois University College of Law,
DeKalb,
Illinois, 1978
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Non Legal Education
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Lewis University,
Romeoville,
Illinois, 1974
B.S. Aviation Maintenance Management -
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, 1974
B.A. Business Administration - Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
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Carl Sandburg High School,
Orland Park,
Illinois, 1970
High School Diploma
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Lewis University,
Romeoville,
Illinois, 1974
Current Employment Position(s)
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Illinois Managing Attorney
Past Positions
- Northrop Grumman Corporation, 1979 - 1984
- Illinois State Association of Power Engineers, Power Plant Engineer
- Airframe and Power Plant, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
Published Works
Articles
-
Illinois Trial Court Divorce Digest- July 2013
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1982
Other Affiliations
- 18th Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council (Member)
- DuPage County Bar Association (Member)
- Director of DuPage County Bar Foundation, 2010 - 2011
- Cultural Competency Task Force of DuPage County, 2010 - 2014
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Kane County Bar Association (Member)
- Will County Bar Association (Member)
- DuPage County Bar Association (Academy of Bar Leaders Fellow)
- North Central College, Naperville, IL (Academy of Bar Leaders Fellow)
- Illinois State Bar Association: Trial Technique Institute, Fred Lane
- American Bar Association, University of Houston Law Center: Advanced Trial Techniques for Family Law Practice
- American Bar Association: Family Law Advocacy Institute
- Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, State of Illinois (Arbitrator)
- Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, State of Illinois (Guardian Ad Litem)
- State of Illinois (Real Estate Broker)
- Police Training Institute, University of Illinois (Police Commissioner)
- American Graduate University, Washington, D.C. (Contract Administrator)
- Pepperdine University School of Law
- University of San Francisco, School of Law
- Chicago Crime Commission (Member)
- Carol Stream, 1985 - 1992 (Police Commissioner)
- Lake Michigan Yachting Association (Attorney/Judge Advocate)
- Reefpoint Marina Yacht Club (Attorney/Judge Advocate)
- Reefpoint Marina Yacht Club (Commodore)
- Wauquiez Club (Sailing/Owner) (Member)
- Carol Stream Rotary Club (Member)
- Bloomingdale Lions Club (Director)
- Association of Old Crows (Member)
- Tail Hook Association (Member)
- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) (Member)
- Iron Warriors Motorcycle Club (Member)
- Domestic Violence Counsel for Illinois (Member)
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