Ashonta C. Rice

Ashonta C. Rice has built a respected legal career focused on family law, child advocacy, and complex domestic relations matters. Over the years, she has represented individuals and families in circuit court proceedings, child protection disputes, and DCFS administrative hearings. Her work reflects a strong commitment to fairness, respectful treatment, and giving every litigant an opportunity to be heard.

Ashonta earned a B.A. in Finance from the University of Illinois, Champaign. She later earned a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2004. She also completed a certificate in Divorce Mediation Skills from Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. Her educational background supports her practical approach to resolving difficult family and child-related legal matters.

Ashonta spent years serving as a Child Representative and Guardian ad litem in highly contested matters involving children and families. She also worked as an Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, Cook County Office of Public Guardian, Juvenile Division, from 2004 to 2007. Her legal experience includes handling sensitive cases where children’s interests and long-term welfare required careful legal advocacy and courtroom representation.

Ashonta is a Chicago Bar Association-sanctioned Child Representative and Guardian ad litem who is regularly appointed by the Cook County Circuit Court in challenging family disputes. She has also handled appellate work that resulted in matters being remanded to the circuit court. Her involvement with organizations, including the Black Women Lawyers Association and the Chicago Bar Association, reflects her continued dedication to the legal profession and the community.

Ashonta C. Rice continues to advocate for individuals facing difficult legal situations involving children, families, and domestic relations matters. Her career demonstrates consistent experience in litigation, mediation, and courtroom advocacy. Through years of legal service, she has earned recognition for handling complex disputes with determination while working toward fair and effective outcomes for the people she represents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ashonta C. Rice Attorney at Law
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
• Member, Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois Champaign
  BA in Finance

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