MEET LAUREn estes

In 2011, Lauren graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During her first two years, Lauren studied mathematics. Commencing her Junior year, Lauren switched gears to study major to education. Lauren's experience student teaching and tutoring throughout college shapes her approach with her clients. Lauren prioritizes her client’s comfort and strives to remain patient and relaxed in working with clients. She provides up-front information and lets her clients know that she genuinely cares about their case.

In 2014, Lauren graduated from the John Marshall Law School. At the John Marshall Law School, Lauren received the Dean's Scholarship and the Gallo Scholarship.

Lauren has worked at various Family Law firms during and after law school, including assisting a former Domestic Relations Judge. As such, Lauren has a wide range of experience and has resolved all types of issues.

Lauren is a firm believer that there is no winning or losing in Family Law. Her goal is to help each client reach their desired level of happiness.

MEET JUSTYN Brodacz

In 2017, Justyn graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder, earning her degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. In 2021, she earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2021, where she was consistently named on the Dean’s List for her academic excellence and graduated with a Certificate in Family Law.

While in law school, Justyn was a law clerk for various Family Law firms and also served as a Judicial Extern in the Cook County Domestic Relations Division. Upon passing the Illinois State Bar Exam in 2021, Justyn was hired as a full-time Associate Attorney at a Family Law firm in Chicago. Justyn later joined the Law Offices of Lauren A. Cohen in 2023 as an Associate Attorney, where she focuses her practice in Family Law.

Justyn’s experience and educational background provides her with the insight and knowledge necessary to guide her clients towards the best possible outcome. Clients rely on Justyn’s attention to detail and deep understanding of the emotions and challenges that are often associated with such a significant life-changing event.