- In practice
- 19 years
- Languages
- English, Urdu
- Reviews
- 4.8 (6)
- Last verified
- —
About
James Ibarra has practised law for 19 years, focusing on divorce, estate planning matters in Chicago. They represent individuals and families as a member of Vance Law Group. Known for careful preparation and plain-language advice. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Divorce 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 experience87 × 15%
16 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 16
Specialization100 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 2 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 2
Verified reputation61 × 15%
6 review(s) from 2 source(s), 1.446 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.43/5.
- Source #4: 0.728 effective reviews
- Source #3: 0.718 effective reviews
Professional recognition0 × 10%
No professional recognition on record.
Relevant track record3 × 10%
1 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.099.
- Contested probate resolved (demo record) (2018)
Client experience37 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 2
Profile & data quality80 × 5%
8 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Website
Data freshness39 × 5%
Never verified; last updated 507 days ago (40% penalty).
- Updated: 2025-04-26
Ranking history
Position in divorce rankings in Chicago, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | #22 of 36 | 50.3 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of Illinois | DEMO-US-103059 | 2007 | activeVerification pending |
- J.D., Cascade University School of Law (2006)
- LL.M., Hudson Valley School of Law (2013)
Sourced matters
Contested probate resolved (demo record)
Chicago tribunal · 2018 · Estate Planning
Reviews
4.8
6 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
5.0 from 2 reviews, 2 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
4.8 from 4 reviews, 0 verified
- Michael M.25 Aug 2026Unverified
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
- Fatima W.24 Jun 2026Unverified
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
- Thomas Q.25 Aug 2025Verified client
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
- Theo A.11 Mar 2025Unverified
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
- Marcus J.11 Feb 2022Verified client
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Tomasz F.12 Apr 2021Unverified
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 26 Apr 2025.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source2 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source4 records