Denise P. Erlich

Summarizing my experience with Denise into a single review is nearly an impossible task considering everything she helped me with throughout my divorce. I can say without a doubt in my mind that she is one of the best divorce lawyers in Will county and the most caring attorney you’ll likely ever come... across. Denise would respond to my messages at all hours of the day and always made herself available to talk whenever needed. From early morning messages to late night phone calls or emails, she was dedicated to helping no matter the time. Even when she was sick with Covid, she still managed to win a big hearing (via Zoom) and stayed in touch with me despite being under the weather. While there are no “winners” in divorce cases, Denise ran the table and “won” every single contested issue in our case, which is pretty incredible given the sheer number of matters. We walked away from every court hearing with everything we asked for in our petitions. You can find other attorneys who are louder and make more noise (inside and outside of the courtroom), but Denise is a purebred winner. What I appreciate most about Denise is she provided me with reasonable, honest and fair feedback. While the opposing counsel in my case did everything she could to stir the pot and create unnecessary drama, Denise did everything within her power to minimize the trivial distractions and regrettable behaviors by the opposing party and their extremely litigious lawyer. My case unfortunately involved a contentious custody battle that required a GAL (luckily we got the best one in Will county thanks to Denise’s recommendation). From being faced with false allegations, isolation/alienation from my kids and a laundry list of other issues, Denise gave me helpful guidance every step of the way. She provided the necessary legal advice while also being practical and realistic. Instead of trying to make empty promises or tell me what I wanted to hear, she was always completely upfront and honest. If she set an expectation with me or made a prediction on a likely outcome, she was usually spot on. In every case, she actually exceeded any expectations that she set with me and overdelivered. Denise not only understands the court system in Will county inside and out, but she is highly respected by the judges and GALs. Her words hold weight and credibility, which says a lot about who she is and how she operates. You can trust you’ll be in good hands with her. At the very beginning of my case, I told Denise my top 3 priorities, and I’m happy to say she delivered on every one of them. In fact, the final terms of my global settlement far exceeded expectations thanks to Denise and her strategic guidance. While it might sound strange to some, Denise will always hold a special place in my heart for not only helping me get through one of the most difficult times, but also for her genuine nature. I’ll never forget the excitement in her voice every time she called with good news or to celebrate one of our many successful hearings in court. She truly cares, and she will fight tooth and nail for you. At a minimum, she’ll deliver a fair and reasonable outcome, while providing you with sound legal advice and peace of mind. If you want a fighter in your corner who will have your back throughout this journey, look no further than Denise!

When I was looking for a divorce attorney, I wanted someone who was personal rather than a corporate attorney. Denise gave full attention to my case and gave direct and practical solutions to diffuse a high conflict situation filled with the inevitable drama that often accompanies divorce. Her strate...gy was proactive and effective in restoring my parenting relationship with my children. In the end, I found that Denise's approach to family law is ethical and encourages direct solutions rather wasting time and money with unnecessary motions. I would highly recommend Denise if you are looking for a family attorney who truly values family.

Denise was my attorney in my recent divorce proceedings. She was a referral from a trusted friend who had used her for their divorce. Everything that person had said about her I found to be true. She was more than just an attorney, she really seemed to care about me and my particular situation. Start...ing with my initial consultation with her I found her to be genuine and caring and in no way ever felt rushed by her as I attempted to sort out my feelings. A divorce is a very hard thing to go through but I felt that Denise was always there for me and anytime I made an inquiry she always got back to me in an extremely quick turn around time. Denise was also very thorough in preparing and reviewing documents that went back and forth between her and my ex's attorney. Not only would I not hesitate to use her again, but I have now referred her to a friend who is going through a divorce. Bottom line, she made going though something no one enjoys doing not only tolerable, but also with the feeling that everything that could be done to get the best possible outcome had been done.

The Erlich Law Office is terrific! Denise is an organized professional who really helped me understand every step of the court process. She made sure to make my main concerns for my family her concerns. She was also honest and forthcoming with suggestions. It was refreshing to find a lawyer who not o...nly knows the many laws of the court, but is also empathetic to the emotions a divorce entails.

Divorce, A very difficult situation for anyone to deal with. Especially with children involved. I never had to deal with a situation like this before. From the day I had my first consult with Denise, and through the entire process, Denise made this difficult time in my life easier to handle. She is ...very professional and took the time listen to me and my situation and my concerns. My daughter was my biggest concern. I didn’t want to miss all those moments a parent, a father, wants to cherish with their child. Denise helped me through this process and fought for me so that I may have that time with my daughter. There are so many other sequences in a divorce I never knew about too. Finances, real estate, insurance etc. Denise was there every step of the way. She explained each of the steps of the process and would take the time to answer any questions I had, and I had many. She always kept my in the loop and informed of everything throughout my case. Denise had knowledgeable recommendations throughout the case to best suit me for me and my daughter’s future. Having the trust, focus, honesty, communication, knowledge, and details Denise has added with the care she has for me and my daughter made the whole divorce process so much easier to deal with. I would not have made it through this process without Denise’s help. Having Denise on your team really is having Denise on your team. You work with Denise directly every step of the way. You can not go wrong with Denise is on your side.