Jason Shimotake

Jason Shimotake is a Chicago bankruptcy lawyer at The Shimotake Law Firm, LLC, helping individuals regain financial stability through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. He advises clients facing foreclosure, garnishment, creditor pressure, and overwhelming debt. He provides clear explanations, personalized strategies, and practical guidance focused on manageable financial recovery. His representation emphasizes listening, responsiveness, and careful preparation so clients understand available options and move toward a more secure financial future with greater confidence and control.

Jason earned his J.D. from UIC Law School in 2008. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington before returning to Chicago in 2005. He joined the Illinois Bar in 2008 and the Northern District of Illinois in 2010. He later gained admission to the Northern District of Indiana in 2012 and the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2014. His education and multijurisdictional admissions support informed bankruptcy counsel for clients facing financial problems.

Jason has guided thousands of clients through financial hardship, debt relief, credit counseling, and personalized debt management. He helps individuals evaluate Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy while addressing creditor calls, garnishments, and foreclosure concerns. He also advises on estate planning, durable powers of attorney, landlord matters, and small business needs. His broad services help clients protect assets, prepare for future responsibilities, and respond to immediate legal pressures with confidence.

Jason Shimotake co-chairs the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee of the Chicago Bar Association. He belongs to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago. He is also an alumnus of the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Justice Entrepreneur Project. His professional involvement strengthens his knowledge of consumer bankruptcy developments, while his community-focused approach supports accessible guidance for people seeking debt relief and greater lasting financial security.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, The Shimotake Law Firm, LLC
• Co-Chair, Chicago Bar Association, Consumer Bankruptcy Committee
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, Asian American Bar Association of Chicago
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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