ROCHELLE TURRISI, Attorney at Law

Rochelle is an experienced family law litigator with a reputation for educating and guiding clients through even the most complex legal issues.

Understanding that cases involving families can present some of the most personal, confusing, and challenging situations for clients, Rochelle takes a compassionate and informative approach to each client’s case, helping her clients to understand their rights and choices in a supportive and non-judgmental manner.  

Rochelle is proud to volunteer with CVLS and has experience as a non-profit board member. Rochelle has taught continuing legal education seminars on the area of family law generally and as it intersects with other areas of law, such as immigration law and public benefits, and has given dozens of community presentations on family law topics to help educate the broader community.

Rochelle has been selected to the Illinois Rising Stars List for 6 consecutive years, from 2019 through 2024. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts from Eureka College, double major in English Literature and Spanish with a minor in Psychology (2008)

  • Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law with a Certificate in International and Comparative Law (2012)