Jason Shimotake, Chicago Attorney
About Me
I’m a dedicated bankruptcy attorney passionate about helping people reclaim their financial stability. My journey began on the south side of Chicago in communities like Chatham, Roseland, and the South Shore, where I specialized in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. During the housing market collapse and economic recession, I counseled resilient individuals—parents on the brink of losing their homes to foreclosure, single mothers juggling multiple jobs to cover rent and daycare expenses, and hard-working people left with mounting debt and no clear path forward. Their stories reshaped my purpose and deepened my commitment to doing more for those in crisis.
Over the years, I’ve guided thousands of clients through financial hardships, focusing on debt relief, credit counseling, and personalized debt management solutions. My mission is to make sure each person I work with feels heard, supported, and secure in their journey toward a fresh financial start.
A native of Chicago, I left to attend Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, where I met my wife. We returned to Chicago in 2005, and I graduated from UIC Law School (formerly John Marshall Law School) in 2008. Now, we live here in the city with our spirited little Maltese, Yuki.
Admitted to the Bar:
· State of Illinois (2008)
· Northern District of Illinois (2010)
· Northern District of Indiana (2012)
· Eastern District of Wisconsin (2014)
Affiliations:
· Co-Chair of the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee, The Chicago Bar Association
· Member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
· Member of the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago
- Alumni of the Justice Entrepreneur Project, The Chicago Bar Foundation
