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Jessica M. Visage

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Jessica Visage is an Illinois licensed attorney who graduated cum laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law (Simmons Law School). During law school, she was an active member of the Trial Team, competing in several trial advocacy competitions, and participated in multiple student organizations.


While in law school Jessica took an interest in international studies, and traveled to Kenya for a trial competition as part of a legal globalization course. Before earning her law degree, Jessica received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Throughout her education and community involvement, she earned numerous awards and recognitions for her academic achievements and her volunteer work within the military community. Jessica brings dedication, integrity, and a strong commitment to service to her legal career.

Areas of Practice

  • General Practice

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, 2025

Associations & Memberships

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Jackson County Bar Association

C.L.E. Presentations

  • Joint CLE Conference, Carbondale, IL, April 2025, Hidden in Plain Sight: Identifying Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking in Your Practice 

Published Works

  • A Labor of Love: The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking and Why Attorneys Have A Duty to Understand the Difference, 49 S. Ill. U.L.J. 541 (2025) 
  • A Positive Outlook for the Child Welfare System: Proposed Bill Would Require Human Trafficking Training for State’s Attorneys and Child Welfare Workers, ISBA, Child Welfare, April 2025.   
  • International Mock Trials Provide a Unique Skillset to Law Students: The Benefits of Traveling Abroad for Mock Trials, ISBA, Law Related Education, V10, June 2024. 

Honors & Awards

  • The Order of Barristers, April 2025 
  • Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Senior Writing, December 2024 
  • Intramural Moot Court Competition Champion, September 2023 
  • Intramural Moot Court Competition Third Best Oralist, September 2023 
  • Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Writing II, May 2023 
  • Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Research I, December 2022 
  • Award of Shield of Sparta – Heroine of Infantry, June 2020 
  • Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, August 2018