Jennifer Riccolo DeBower became a REALTOR® to combine two of her passions; building a home and advocating for clients. She has over a decade of legal experience handling civil litigation in Cook County. She is a skilled negotiator and communicator - direct, decisive, and responsive. She also has hands-on home buying and renovating experience. Her legal training, mindful approach to real estate, and approachable demeanor are just a few reasons her clients choose Jennifer as their broker.
Jennifer will partner with you to reach your real estate goal – whether it’s selling your place, finding your dream home, or locating the best investment property.
Jennifer treats each client’s interests with the care and attention to detail of a trusted friend. She will act as a personal advisor to help her clients find the perfect space to fit their needs and to make their dreams a reality.
Jennifer Riccolo DeBower holds a Bachelor of Arts in English & Italian from the University of Iowa and earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2004.
Outside of work, Jennifer is a constant projector, aspiring minimalist, yoga enthusiast, and avid reader. She has served as a volunteer attorney with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, representing homeowners in mortgage modification mediations. She served as General Counsel for Chicago Volunteer Doulas, a local non-profit which provides families with labor and birth support. Jennifer volunteers at her children's CPS school Pulaski International School of Chicago in Bucktown.
Jennifer has lived in a Gold Coast highrise, a Wicker Park three flat, a Bucktown condo, and now calls the East Village home after extensively renovating a century-old two-flat.
