Michele P. Ellerin

Prior to obtaining Michele Ellerin for family court and custody matters, multiple attorneys misled me and left me feeling hopeless even though I had a strong case. Michele Ellerin is the complete opposite. She fights for you with compassion, never letting the opposing party walk all over you. I ca...n't put into words how flawless her representation is but I will try. She is extremely precise, factual, and is well prepared for any situation that may present itself. Michele pays close attention to every single detail and hits every point with precision. I have never left a hearing, read a motion or response where I have felt cheated. To the contrary it has always exceeded my expectations. If you are searching for the best representation that you can possibly get, Michele Ellerin is that attorney. I cannot leave out everyone that she works with. They are knowledgeable, helpful, extremely organized, friendly, and will always lead you in the right direction. Everyone in that office truly has your best interest at heart. Family court matters can be the most stressful, awful experiences of your life. I can't express how much stress has been lifted by having this team represent me. I am beyond grateful.

Last May, my fiance was served with a petition from his daughter’s mother who was seeking sole legal custody and permission to move over 200 miles away with his daughter. My fiance decided immediately that he wanted to fight the petition. We knew that we wanted not just a good lawyer, but the best la...wyer. We interviewed a total of four lawyers. Michele came highly recommended not only by friends and colleagues, but also by other lawyers. Honestly, all the lawyers we interviewed were good, but Michele met our goal of hiring the best. From day one, we knew Michele was the right fit. She is extremely knowledgeable, but also kind. There is just something about being in her presence that relaxes you and makes you feel at ease during stressful times. Michele is fair and realistic, but she fights the fight. She has a great personality and a sense of humor, which is something you crave when you just need to lighten the mood after sitting in a courtroom all day. Michele was very honest right from the beginning. She knew our case wasn’t an easy one, but she also believed in our fight. She did what she needed to help us settle this case in our favor. She was very thorough and always prepared. She did her research and could easily address the issues that would arise as the result of a child living over 200 miles away from her father. When looking for a lawyer, you must not only consider the lawyer herself, but also her legal team. We dealt mostly with Cheryl and Megan in Michele’s office. Both are amazing. Megan has the sweetest personality. She is very friendly and comforting when you speak with her. Cheryl is the paralegal and she was awesome about always getting back to us quickly when we had a question or needed to share information. Honestly, being in a courthouse for a long period of time is stressful and not something anyone would choose to experience. Lawyers and court battles are not cheap. However, just like with everything, you get what you pay for. Michele was worth every penny we paid and we would not hesitate to hire her again in the future, if needed. We were thankful to have her on our side. We recommend Michele Ellerin to anyone who is looking for a great lawyer.

When I went in to consult with Michele I had already spent more than a year and a half fighting in court with my first attorney and little success. By the time I sat with Michele, much of the damage was already dealt but if I stayed the course it would definitely have only gotten worse. From the ve...ry outset Michele and her paralegal, Cheryl, poured over the details of my case and formulated a strategy to bring my divorce to a swift conclusion and gain back as much as possible from what was lost. It was immediately evident that she is well respected by the courts as well as other attorneys by how the tone of the case in court changed dramatically. Despite strong efforts by my ex and her attorney, Michele stood her ground for what she knew to be deserved and just. I knew I made the right choice to retain her at that point. In fact, my only regret is that I did not consult and retain Michele and her team from the very beginning, I would have saved thousands of dollars in the long run but more importantly, I believe I would never have lost the relationship with my son.

About 17yrs ago i found Michele through an unorthodox method. I called 3 different family attorneys. I asked , other than your office if you needed a family court attorney who would you call . 2 out of the 3 said Michele Ellerin. At that time I wanted full custody of my son . My first day in family c...ourt my sons mother had a local judge as her attorney. I turned and whispered to Michele, do you know who that is. Michele replied yes, and dont worry . 2 months later I had full custody of my son . Today I am currently going through a divorce, and YES I HAVE MICHELE AS MY ATTORNEY!

I can't even fathom how this woman has stayed in business. I was a scared woman turning to her to help me through a divorce. Not only was her receptionist RUDE , she NEVER showed up to court on TIME leaving me to scramble and wonder if I would be represented that day. This also didn't allow she a...nd I time to DISCUSS anything that was about to happen. She did NOT inform me of my rights.. and what i should receive as far as child support, alimony, etc. ( I subsequently receive NONE) She submitted the wrong financial reports as far as my income is concerned.. and , as soon as well left court on the day of my divorce getting finalized, she said as we were walking to our cars- "I have a feeling you will be back in court over custody'. WELL??!! WHY? Why didn't we HABDLE potential issues that SHE KNEW I would have BEFORE we finalized the divorce? I AM back in court over custody- which SHE is the one who informed ME NOT to fight for custody of my kids and to 'give' my ex ( a man with awful 'issues') 50% physical custody. NOW my two children REFUSE to go to their fathers house because of the conditions of him home and state of health. She charged me over $16,000 for less than one years' worth of work, and I received NOTHINGGGGG. I had a better arrangement with my ex husband BEFORE the divorce. She cringed when I told her in our initial meeting who my ex's attorney was. It was Very clear she did not want to go 'up' against him. I do not have any idea where else i CAN go to voice my complaint over what she carelessly did to my life. Do NOT use her services.