Ashtin Henningner

ABOUT ASHTIN HENNINGER
Partner, Family Law Attorney
Trial Attorney
Former Prosecutor
About
Experienced family law and trial attorney with a prosecution background. Ashtin combines courtroom skill with empathy, helping clients navigate divorce, custody battles, bankruptcy, and family transitions with both strength and compassion.
CREDENTIALS & ADMISSIONS
Bar Admissions
- Illinois State Bar
- U.S. District Court
Professional Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Family Law Section
- Bankruptcy Bar Association
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Continuing Legal Education (ongoing)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Ashtin Henninger is a trial attorney who understands that family law isn't just legal paperwork — it's the hardest moment of your life. Divorce, custody battles, financial crisis — these aren't abstract legal problems. They're personal, emotional, and life-changing.
Her background as a prosecutor taught her how to build strong cases, present compelling arguments, and fight effectively in court. But in family law and bankruptcy, she brings something more: understanding for people going through difficult transitions and the compassion to guide them through.
Ashtin represents clients in divorce and custody matters, handles bankruptcy cases for people drowning in debt, and fights to protect what matters most — your children, your assets, and your future.
Beyond individual representation, she's available 24/7 because family emergencies and financial crises don't wait for business hours. When you call, she answers.
WHY CHOOSE ASHTIN HENNINGER
✓ Prosecution Background — Trial experience that matters when cases go to court
✓ Strength + Compassion — Tough when needed, understanding when it matters
✓ Family Law Focus — Dedicated practice in divorce, custody, and family matters
✓ Bankruptcy Expertise — Helping clients find financial relief and fresh starts
✓ Available 24/7 — We answer when you call
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Family Law & Divorce
Ashtin handles all aspects of family law including contested divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, division of assets, orders of protection, and modifications of existing orders.
Key Areas:
- Divorce and legal separation
- Child custody and parenting time
- High-conflict custody disputes
- Asset division and financial protection
- Spousal maintenance negotiations
- Orders of protection
- Post-decree modifications and enforcement
Bankruptcy
She guides clients through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, helping them understand their options, protect their assets, and get a fresh start when debt becomes overwhelming.
Key Areas:
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation)
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy (reorganization)
- Foreclosure defense
- Creditor harassment protection
- Asset protection and exemptions
- Means test analysis
Trial Experience
Ashtin's prosecution background means she's comfortable in the courtroom and ready to try cases when settlement isn't possible. She knows how to present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and advocate effectively before a judge.
Trial Background:
- Prosecution experience in criminal court
- Family law trials and contested hearings
- Skilled in evidence presentation and witness examination
- Experienced in settlement negotiation and mediation
APPROACH TO FAMILY LAW
Family law requires balance. You need an attorney who's tough enough to fight for you but understanding enough to recognize when aggression isn't what you or your children need.
Ashtin approaches every case with both:
Strength When Needed
If your spouse is hiding assets, manipulating custody, or refusing to negotiate fairly — she fights. Her prosecution background and trial experience mean she's ready for court.
Compassion When It Matters
Divorce and custody battles are emotionally devastating. She listens, guides you through decisions, and helps you focus on what's best for your children and your future.
That balance is what family law requires — and what clients need most.
PRACTICE FOCUS
Family Law & Divorce
Protecting your family, your assets, and your future through divorce, custody battles, and difficult transitions.
Services:
- Contested and uncontested divorce
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support and spousal maintenance
- Division of marital assets and debts
- Orders of protection
- Modifications and enforcement
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Bankruptcy
Financial relief and fresh starts for people overwhelmed by debt.
Services:
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Foreclosure defense
- Creditor harassment protection
- Debt relief consultation
- Asset protection
WHY THE PROSECUTION BACKGROUND MATTERS
Most family law attorneys have never tried a criminal case. Ashtin has.
Her prosecution experience taught her:
- How to build compelling cases with strong evidence
- How to present arguments that persuade judges
- How to cross-examine witnesses effectively
- How to stay calm and strategic under pressure
In family law, those skills matter. Custody trials, contested divorces, enforcement hearings — these require courtroom skill, not just negotiation. When your case goes to trial, you want an attorney who's been there before.
FOR CLIENTS FACING DIVORCE
You're facing questions that keep you up at night:
- Who gets the kids?
- Will I lose the house?
- How much will child support be?
- Can I afford to live on my own?
- What happens if my ex won't cooperate?
Ashtin helps you answer these questions and make decisions that protect you and your children for years to come.
FOR CLIENTS FACING BANKRUPTCY
You're working hard, but the debt keeps piling up.
Credit cards, medical bills, car loans, mortgage payments — no matter how much you pay, you can't get ahead.
Bankruptcy isn't failure. It's a legal tool to get your life back.
Ashtin helps you:
- Understand Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13
- Stop foreclosure and repossession
- Protect your home, car, and belongings
- Discharge unsecured debt
- Stop creditor harassment immediately
You don't have to drown in debt. There's a way out.
