Jacqueline J. "Jacki" Torshen
About Jacqueline J. Torshen
Jacqueline J. Torshen is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Jacqueline J. Torshen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Family Law
Current Firm: Torshen Law Group LLC
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Chicago, IL
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