Daniel R. Hernandez, Esq.

Daniel R. Hernandez, Esq. is a Founder and Principal Attorney at NextLevel Law, P.C. As an advocate and legal counsel, Daniel assists families experiencing divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence, and DCFS proceedings. Daniel has advocated on behalf of mothers, fathers, and even grandparents. Daniel is regularly appointed by Circuit Court judges to advocate on behalf of children as Guardian Ad Litem and Child Representative. Daniel also assists homebuyers and sellers through real estate transactions, bringing parties together to ensure a smooth transition and closing process.

Daniel has a passion for assisting the LGBT and Latino communities by volunteering his time at different nonprofit and membership associations. He currently serves as Vice President to Region IX at the Hispanic National Bar Association. Daniel’s past service includes Chair of the LGBTQ Committee at the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois; Communications and Membership Chair of the LGBT Division at the Hispanic National Bar Association; and Vice-Chair on the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee of the Young Lawyers Division at the American Bar Association. Daniel has written multiple publications and continuously follows issues affecting LGBT Latinos. In 2018, he co-chaired the HNBA LGBT Division’s Annual LGBT Summit, bringing together panelists from across the nation to discuss issues affecting the LGBT Community and forming a plan of action.

Daniel’s passion, determination, and hard work has been recognized by his peers and the overall community through accolades including the 2016 Favorite Adjunct Professor Award from UIC John Marshall Law School Student Bar Association. He has been recognized in lists such as the Windy City Times 30 under 30 Award (2018), BEQ Pride Magazine 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40 (2020); and Crain’s LGBTQ Notable Executives (2020). In his spare time, Daniel enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and participating in intramural sports.