Dean Taradash

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Dean Taradash

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

180 North LaSalle Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL

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About Dean

Biography

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

27 years | 1,700 cases

50%
Family 50%

27 years | 1,700 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 185-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Taradash Group, P.C.

180 North LaSalle Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601

chicagodivorceatty.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Dean online.

Dean Taradash's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

76 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 76 reviews

Posted by Christine | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best!

After having my consultation with Dean, I knew that he was the best for for me! He is compassionate, understanding and fierce. He was always straightforward with me and answered my questions with honesty. My ex was very difficult to work with, but Dean knew exactly how to handle any situations that ...arose. There were kids involved and the divorce was a nasty battle, but he always handled it with dignity and was always very respectful. He is there for you in the long-run, even after the divorce is finalized. He will continue to answer questions and guide you down the right path. He is amazing in court and always fought for what was right for myself and for the kids. It's evident that he is in this to seek out what is in the best interests of his client. I highly recommend Dean to anyone that needs help with navigating life during such a hard time!

Posted by georgette | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend this Brilliant, Tactful, BEST in Class Attorney!

Dean knows how to fight and get you the positive outcome that you and your family deserve. He knows how to apply the law and is incredible at strategizing. Dean understood the ultimate goal my family had and worked flawlessly to execute it. I was blindsided by a court order that held me in contemp...t. It was a difficult situation, and I was desperate to find a great, reliable attorney who would not only fight for me but would help resolve an issue that for years threatened the financial future of my only child. I wanted this to be over quickly and for good. After spending sleepless nights researching best divorce attorneys, the stars aligned and I was blessed to find Dean, who never left my side since then. While sifting through several years' worth of emails and listening to me sharing every detail of information, Dean was relentlessly patient, took it all in, analyzed it, developed a plan of action and masterfully created motions that refuted every allegation. After having attended every hearing for the last seven years, Dean gave me comfort in knowing that I don’t have to be present at a status hearing. He took charge and handled everything. We were dealing with a difficult, uncooperative ex, who wanted only money. Dean saw right through him, and with his unmatched wit, no nonsense approach and incredibly sharp intellect, Dean put an end to the abusive cycle once it for all by tactfully creating a settlement that eventually won back what was rightfully ours. Despite all of his great qualities, Dean is still affordable. I wished I would have met Dean years ago. In just a few months, Dean accomplished what five previous attorneys couldn't do in seven years. Dean could have stopped others from taking advantage and could have given back to me the life that my family deserved to have. I highly recommend Dean to anyone who’s uncertain about finding a high-quality attorney, to those who have lost hope, to those who are tired of spending their life’s savings on attorneys and having their sanity being dragged through continuances and trivial motions. Dean Taradash is a moral and ethical attorney who is the best advocate you will ever have because he cares about his clients. He has a passion for the job, he is a master at communicating, he is incredibly responsive with a calm and level-headed demeanor and has a trustworthiness and emotional awareness about him like no other attorney I have ever seen. He helped me walk away with my dignity and became an example for my child. Dean changed the course of our lives and he’s got the gift and unmatched talent to change yours.

Posted by Tom | March 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wow. The best experience possible.

As you will find out if you become involved in a divorce proceeding in Illinois, the law and the system here treat those involved poorly. The only solution is to find a lawyer, who is honest, and knows how to get the job done efficiently. Mr. Taradash enabled me to bypass a tremendous amount of pai...nful, expensive time and money wasting which my ex-wife's gutter attorney was constantly pushing me into. In the end, we legally and honorably humiliated possibly the sleaziest lawyer in Chicago and reached a favorable settlement with her so that she did not receive a reward for her vile behavior during the marriage. Mr. Taradash quoted me a figure at the outset, and I never even saw a bill. The closest thing I got to a bill was a text saying, "We're square." If you think you will be able to find another attorney like that, good luck. I am truly grateful to him for protecting me from the malice of that gutter attorney and my ex-wife both in terms of my assets and not having to deal with them.

Posted by Angela | July 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic experience

In addition to knowing his stuff, Dean was very supportive during a process that was emotionally difficult. He listened and helped me every step of the way in the divorce process. Dean was very responsive and everything was handled very professionally. Highly recommend.

Posted by Crystal | December 17, 2021 | Domestic Violence

Great Communication and respo

I was in a very complicated situation that involved an order of protection against my ex and then getting subpoenaed to his custody case and having to be a witness. My exes attorneys used my testimony against me and then submitted a motion to try to dismiss my order of protection. Being a victim of a...buse causes a lot of trauma and unfortunately victims often do not have the resources and support that they need. I felt completely lost and helpless. I reached out and consulted with multiple lawyers. Dean stood out by far compared to the many other lawyers I spoke with. He was very responsive, great with communication, and was willing to answer questions I had at all hours of the day when most attorneys are not so easy to get a hold of and do not always communicate everything in a timely manner. But he took the time out of his day and what he was doing to respond to me and helped immensely with the concerns I was having in those moments. I think being able to openly and freely communicate with an attorney comfortably is extremely important. He did above and beyond what he needed to do for me and I am so grateful that I was able to consult with him. I highly respect him for that.

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Dean Taradash's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brianna Meyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Doug Nelson

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Dean. I found him to be thoughtful and thorough on a matter with a common client."

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Corri Fetman

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly committed, detail oriented and excellent advocate."

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Charles Terry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer to be one of the most impressive, hardworking, and caring family attorneys I know. Dean will be able to handle your need for a family law attorney with the utmost care, respect, and fervor."

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Kaitlyn Copi

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thad Mogensen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this attorney. Dean is diligent, tenacious, professional and an all around great attorney. I can't say enough good things about him."

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Agnes Zielinski Olechno

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dean is a professional, well-respected, and strong advocate for his clients."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Taradash. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up the great work!"

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Morgan Given

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer is knowledgeable, efficient and talented. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Child custody lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Taradash is an outstanding attorney whom I highly recommend."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."

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Geo Bellas

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dean demonstrates a high regard for the best interests of his clients and maintains a high standard of excellence in pursuit of his clients' best interests. Since working opposite sides of a dispute with Dean, I have referred other people to Dean knowing that they will be the beneficiary of excellent legal representation."

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Gina Famularo

Alimony lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Peter Verros

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Malarkey

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Rifkind

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Spicer

Family lawyer

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Doug Nelson

Estate planning lawyer

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Corri Fetman

Family lawyer

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Charles Terry

Personal injury lawyer

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Shay Formanek

Family lawyer

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Thad Mogensen

Workers compensation lawyer

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Morgan Given

Family lawyer

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Zachary Williams

Family lawyer

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Joshua Kutnick

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Luke Kazmar

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2008

Keane Award Excellence in e-Lawyering, American Bar Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Children's representative, Guardian Ad Litem Program

2014 - Present

Principal, The Taradash Group, P.C.

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, Taradash & Associates, P.C.

Associations

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Education

1999

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

DePaul University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Coping with Divorce

Divorce

Languages

English

German

Spanish

Activity

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