- In practice
- 30 years
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Reviews
- 3.9 (6)
- Last verified
- —
About
Isaac Vance — family lawyer in Chicago. Fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Estate Planning in Chicago · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials25 × 20%
Active licence on record but not yet verified against the issuing body.
- Illinois licence — unverified
Relevant experience85 × 15%
15 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 15
Specialization55 × 15%
Secondary practice area; practises in 3 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 3
Verified reputation54 × 15%
6 review(s) from 2 source(s), 1.496 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.18/5.
- Source #3: 1.248 effective reviews
- Source #4: 0.248 effective reviews
Professional recognition13 × 10%
1 recognition(s); weighted value 0.202.
- Family Law Fellowship (2023)
Relevant track record13 × 10%
3 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.424.
- Interstate custody jurisdiction dispute (demo record) (2016)
- Appellate reversal (demo record) (2018)
- Trust administration dispute (demo record) (2016)
Client experience40 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 3
Profile & data quality70 × 5%
7 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Biography (150+ characters)
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Education
Data freshness60 × 5%
Never verified; last updated 27 days ago (40% penalty).
- Updated: 2026-08-19
Ranking history
Position in estate planning rankings in Chicago, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | #23 of 27 | 45.3 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of Illinois | DEMO-US-103430 | 1996 | activeNot verified |
Recognition
Family Law Fellowship (2023)
Academy of Family Advocates (fictional)
Sourced matters
Appellate reversal (demo record)
Chicago appellate court · 2018 · Criminal Defense
Interstate custody jurisdiction dispute (demo record)
Chicago appellate court · 2016 · Family
Trust administration dispute (demo record)
Chicago trial court · 2016 · Estate Planning
Reviews
3.9
6 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
4.0 from 3 reviews, 3 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
3.8 from 3 reviews, 0 verified
- Laura T.9 Jul 2026Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Sofia K.13 Mar 2025Unverified
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
- David O.7 Sept 2023Verified client
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Samuel N.11 Dec 2022Verified client
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
- Vivian B.8 May 2021Unverified
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
- Vivian V.7 Apr 2021Unverified
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 19 Aug 2026.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source3 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source3 records