About Janet K.
Janet K. Maxwell-Wickett built a path from finance to law. She earned a B.B.A. in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1991. She then completed her J.D. at DePaul University College of Law in 1994.
Her academic background preceded a sustained legal career in Illinois. Over the years she developed practice experience that led her to open The Law Offices of Janet K. Maxwell-Wickett in 2013. That move established a small, independent practice under her name.
A notable credential on her résumé is certification as a divorce mediator through the Circuit Court of Cook County Domestic Relations Division. She uses mediation alongside other dispute-resolution approaches in family law matters. She also handles associated domestic relations proceedings and provides counsel on the procedural aspects of contested and uncontested cases.
Maxwell-Wickett maintains professional ties to several bar organizations. She has been a member of the Chicago Bar Association since 2010, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association since 2013, and the Illinois State Bar Association since 2014. Those memberships reflect ongoing participation in local and state legal communities and a preference for staying engaged with colleagues and court developments.
Her office structure accommodates different client needs. She maintains a primary office and also offers satellite offices by appointment. The setup allows for scheduled meetings outside the main office when circumstances call for it.
Colleagues and clients describe her approach as practical and matter-of-fact; she emphasizes clear explanation of options and procedural steps. She balances mediation efforts with litigation when a courtroom resolution becomes necessary. She has focused her practice on family law for many years and brings that experience to each case.
Her current practice concentrates on family law matters, including divorce mediation, custody, support, and related domestic relations proceedings in Illinois.
