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Biography
Allison Trendle is an attorney at Giannola Legal LLC, where she has practiced since 2021 focusing on family law and made partner in 2026. She brings a strong academic foundation and a client-centered approach to each case, guiding individuals and families through complex legal matters with skill, clarity, and compassion.
She graduated summa cum laude from Lewis University in 2018 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She earned her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in 2021, again graduating summa cum laude. While in law school, she served as an editor for The John Marshall Law Review and published a comment titled “A Hallmark of Injustice: Illinois Sentencing Regulations Fail Defendants and the Judicial System.”
Her legal writing has also been featured in the DuPage County Bar Association Journal, where she currently serves as an editor. Her article, “Putative Spouses and Their Rights in Illinois,” reflects her deep interest in family law and its evolving legal landscape. She also co-edited the textbook Readings in Restorative Justice, highlighting her continued commitment to equitable approaches within the legal system.
Before joining Giannola Legal LLC, she gained valuable judicial experience as a law clerk for both the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, and the Cook County Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Division.
Allison is admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois. She is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association.