About Juneitha S

Juneitha S Shambee earned her law degree from Northern Illinois University in 2011 after finishing undergraduate research at Chicago State University, where she received a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 2005 and pursued a minor in Philosophy. Her educational trail combined a grounding in criminal justice theory with formal legal background. That blend has shaped the practical strategy she brings to court work and client advising.

Her early years in law have been spent constructing courtroom familiarity and procedural competence. She has argued things in federal and state boards and developed experience in appellate procedures by appearing before several circuit courts. Over time she expanded the geographic attain of her practice to consist of each Illinois and Florida, and she has handled cases that required admission or special look earlier than the Seventh Circuit, the Eleventh Circuit, and the Federal Circuit.

Outside the courtroom she has maintained ties to expert organizations. She has been a member of The National Black Lawyers since 2017. Membership in that group has placed her in networks of trial lawyers and civil practitioners. She additionally maintains contacts in regional bar things to do and ongoing legal training packages, which she uses to stay recent on procedural changes and case law developments.

Colleagues describe her as pragmatic in case preparation and attentive to the nuts and bolts of legal proceedings. She objectives to put together materials that judges and opposing counsel can rely on for clarity. In appellate things she emphasizes document improvement and concise briefing. In trial settings she concentrates on organizing evidence and witness testimony in order that juries can comply with the narrative that the details support.

Her resume indicates a continuous arc: educational foundation, early legal proceedings practice, and gradual enlargement into multi-jurisdictional work. She has balanced trial and appellate duties and has adapted to the differing demands of state and federal dockets. That adaptability has been a recurring theme in her profession, as cases frequently require quick shifts between procedural postures.

She serves as a lawyer and keeps lively membership in professional legal organizations. Her practice spans Illinois and Florida and extends to the Seventh, Eleventh and Federal circuits. Her current practice handles litigation and appellate matters in those jurisdictions.

Education

Northern Illinois University

J.D. (2011) | Law

2009

Chicago State University

B.S. (2005) | Crimimal Justice; Philosophy (minor)

2000

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Spanish (Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Federal Circuit
Illinois
7th Circuit
11th Circuit
Florida

Certifications & Awards

National Black Lawyers

Professional Associations

National Black Lawyers

has membership 2017 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 701 Main Street Suite 201A Evanston IL 60202