Denise P. Erlich
also known as Denise Erlich Niederman
About Denise
Biography
Erlich Law Office, LLC provides legal services for individuals facing personal issues such as family law matters and domestic relations litigation, including divorce, child support, child custody and visitation, paternity, spousal support, co-parenting and post-decree modifications.
At Erlich Law Office, LLC, your case will receive the same high level of personal attention from day one through resolution. Your case will not be passed off to an inexperienced associate or paralegal, like most firms do.
* You will be advised of your legal options so that you can make an informed decision about how to proceed based on your objectives and budget.
* You will always know what is happening with your case because you will receive a written litigation strategy, regular updates about the status of your case, and copies of all court documents.
* Your phone calls and e-mails will be returned within 24 hours.
Summary of Qualifications:
* 24 years of litigation experience.
* Certified mediator, a Fellow of Collaborative Divorce Illinois, serves as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and an arbitrator for the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County
* MBA in finance.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Erlich Law Office, LLC
1 Mid America Plaza, 3rd Floor, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, 60181
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Denise P. Erlich's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 69 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by David | August 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best family law attorney out there
Denise is a caring, compassionate and brilliant family law attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. After a lackluster experience with my first attorney, Denise jumped right in and worked extremely hard to bring the case to a fair settlement within two months. Denise doesn't waste time and...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Responsive, knowledgeable and kind
Denise was exactly the lawyer I needed in this difficult time. She was timely in her responses to me (as well as her staff). Denise directed me on what was going to happen, and answered my many questions. She did a great job letting me know my options, and confirmed with me before any communication t...
Posted by Ann | December 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
So thankful to have found Denise!
I feel so lucky that I found Denise. From the complimentary consultation (which lasted an hour), I knew I found the right attorney for my situation. She gave me a to do list of what to do prior to filing. When the time came, Denise was immediately by my side listening to me, guiding me, coaching m...
Posted by LaShanna | July 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Satisfied Client
My divorce process started January 2023 and was finalized February 2024. From beginning to end and even post divorce, Denise and her staff have been attentive, helpful, understanding and caring. My main concern during the divorce process was making sure my daughter was okay. I was so pleased with the...
Posted by Basia | June 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Extremely hard working and understanding
Denise is a great family law attorney. From our first meeting, she explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. I’ve never needed an attorney before and the whole situation was very stressful to me. Denise m...
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"Denise Erlich is a very knowledgeable litigation lawyer. Her answers on Avvo are so detailed, responsive, and helpful, it is clear she is trying to assist and guide the asker rather than deliver cut and paste answers. Her knowledge and compassion come through and are both valuable assets from which her clients benefit. She is a top-notch attorney with a breadth of experience across a wide range of areas."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Judges' Nite Participant - 2017, DuPage County Bar Association
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Featured Attorney, Avvo
2016
Judges' Nite Participant, DuPage County Bar Association
2015
Judges' Nite Participant, DuPage County Bar Association
2015
Featured Attorney, Avvo
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Cient's Choice, Avvo
2014
Featured Attorney, Avvo
2014
Top Contributor, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
1999
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Chicago-Kent College of Law
1999
Certificate in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Chicago-Kent College of Law
1999
Certified Mediator, Center for Conflict Resolution
1999
Dean's List - Honors, Chicago-Kent College of Law
1998
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Chicago-Kent College of Law
1998
Dean's List - Honors, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Member, Erlich Law Office, LLC
2013 - 2014
Contract Litigation Attorney, Jean Kripton / Robert Half
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Pedersen & Houpt
1999 - 2012
Litigation Attorney, Cassiday Schade LLP
Associations
2021 - Present
National Association of Divorce ProfessionalsAssistant Director
2015 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisTraining & Education Committee
2014 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisFellow
2014 - Present
International Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2014 - Present
DuPage Association of Women LawyersMember
2014 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
Cook County & DuPage CountyGuardian Ad Litem
2013 - Present
Collaborative Divorce AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Jefferson School - PTABoard of Directors - Ways and Means
2014 - 2016
Jefferson School PTABoard of Directors
2013 - 2018
Cub Scouts - Pack 15Den Leader
Sample of Legal Cases
Case dismissed
Summary Judgment
Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1987
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Collaborative Law - The Team-Based Approach
2015
Understanding Illinois' New Maintenance Law in 2015
1999
The Criminal Justice System in Illinois
Publications
2015
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How to file rule to show cause after Responsent is not complying to "Settlement Agreement and release of all claims"
13 May 2015
What can you do if your Attorney just quit before your trial in 2 months as the other side just filed a Summary Judgment?
17 Jul 2014
If a case is dismissed without prejudice, can it be reopened after the Statue of Limitations has expired?
13 Jul 2014