Rachel Hernandez

2016 - Current

Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC: Family Law | Uncontested Divorce | Collaborative Divorce | Child Issues | Mediation | Domestic Violence | Guardian Ad Litem | Limited Scope Representation

Partner, Founding Attorney, & Collaborative Professional Mediator

The collaborative law professionals at Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC are ready to resolve family-related legal disputes. Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC is available to offer legal guidance pertaining to collaborative divorce, family law, uncontested divorce, child issues, mediation, domestic violence, guardian ad litem, parenting coordination, limited scope representation, & mid-marital agreements. Through our offices in St. Charles, Illinois and Sycamore, Illinois, Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC provides guidance to Geneva, Batavia, Elgin, Aurora, North Aurora, Sleepy Hollow, Campton Hills, Elburn, Sugar Grove, Algonquin, Dundee, Bartlett, Barrington Hills, Big Rock, Burlington, Carpentersville, Gilberts, Hoffman Estates, Hampshire, Huntley, Kaneville, Pingree Grove, Wayne, Sycamore, DeKalb, Cortland, Somonauk, Sandwich, & Genoa. To learn about Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC, call (630) 888-0017 or email Rachel at Rachel@LawBHH.com.

2016 - 2018

Hernandez Hoag Legal Soutions, LLC

Attorney

2015 - 2018

Van Der Snick Law Firm

Of Counsel Attorney

Rachel Nicole Hernandez acted as Of Counsel for the Van Der Snick Law Firm, assisting them with the following legal concentrations: Mediation, Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, Divorce, Marital Settlement Agreements, Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities, Child Support Maintenance, Unallocated Child Support, Modification of Orders, Guardianship, Criminal Defense, Traffic and DUI, and Juvenile Law

2008 - 2016

Rachel Hernandez

Attorney & Mediator

Since leaving her full-time position as an Assistant State's Attorney in 2008 in order to care for her family, Rachel Nicole Hernandez performed a variety of legal services on a contractual basis for the government. In addition, Rachel Nicole Hernandez worked with private attorneys in the areas of criminal and family law. Rachel Nicole Hernandez also provided pro bono services through Prairie State Legal Services and the Domestic Violence Ministry at St. John Neumann Church. This work provided Rachel Nicole Hernandez with the opportunities to be published in the DuPage County Law Journal, serve on the Northern Illinois University College of Law Alumni Council, participate and to participate as a member of the Illinois Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association, and the St. Charles Mothers' Club. As a collaborative law and family law attorney with roots tied to the St. Charles and DeKalb areas, Rachel Nicole Hernandez’s goal was to raise her family while serving her community.

2006 - 2008

Winnebago County State's Attorney

Assistant State's Attorney, Felony Assistant, & Supervisor

Rachel Nicole Hernandez was assigned to the Felony Trial Unit to handle all aspects of felony criminal cases scheduled for jury trial. Additionally, Rachel Nicole Hernandez was assigned to supervise the felony pretrial unit. While doing so, Rachel Nicole Hernandez managed five attorneys in handling all aspects of felony case review, daily bond court, and daily felony court for cases not assigned to the felony trial calendar. This experience provided Rachel Nicole Hernandez the opportunity to serve as the liaison to the felony trial unit and the leadership team.

2005 - 2006

Boone County State's Attorney

Assistant State's Attorney & Misdemeanor Assistant

Rachel Nicole Hernandez was assigned to prosecute criminal misdemeanors including domestic battery, DUI’s, and all other misdemeanor charges. Also, Rachel Nicole Hernandez was responsible for juvenile abuse & neglect petitions and public health violation cases for Boone County.

2003 - 2005

Kane County State's Attorney

Intern Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 711

Rachel Nicole Hernandez received duties as assigned within the State's Attorney's Office under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

1999 - 2002

Community Crisis Center

Resource Developer & Events Coordinator

1997 - 1999

HSBC

Fraud Investigator & Information Security

2002 - 2005

Northern Illinois University, College of Law

J.D. (2005) | Law

The Northern Illinois University College of Law (NIU Law) is renowned for its personalized attention, value, bar passage and employment, & its proximity to the major metropolitan area of Chicago. The Northern Illinois University College of Law (NIU Law) is at the heart of a diverse and active university campus of over 17,000 students on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area in DeKalb, Illinois, home to more than 400 major corporate headquarters, including 31 in the Fortune 500.

1995 - 1997

Western Illinois University

B.S. (1997) | Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

The Western Illinois University Law Enforcement and Justice Administration one of a kind, offering numerous advantages to its students. The program is an internationally known top criminal justice/public safety program, available 100% online or in a traditional on-campus setting, includes diverse, academically qualified and experienced faculty with a wide array of criminal justice/public safety expertise, and allows students to receive academic education with real world practical application.