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

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Dean Taradash's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

76 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Support

Posted by georgette | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

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 Peter | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Could not have asked for a better experience

Dean helped me through one of the worst times of my life. I married my best friend and we had three kids together. After things began to turn for the worst she sought a divorce and began threatening to withhold my children from me. She then kicked me out of our home. This became a nasty divorce and I... did not know what to do. After having an attorney who did nothing for me I saw Dean’s avvo page and decided to contact him. This was the best thing I could have done. While this was a horrible time for me, Dean being a father himself knew how important it was to be in my kids’ lives. Dean not only got me a fair custody arrangement but also made sure I wasn’t gouged in payments. Dean truly made the worst part of my life as painless as an attorney could. He made me feel like my case mattered and that I was getting great representation. He seemed to be very well respected and I know why. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Kim | September 15, 2015 | Child Support

Not what I expected

I would have to rate Dean with a poor review. I wouldn't rate someone in the poor category unless I felt certain of his actions. I was going through legal changes with my ex. Changes to parenting agreement and costs for braces and other teenage costs. I used another, less expensive attorney to go... through about 5 continuances & a lot of money later and a few things that we asked for were in court order. I called Dean & asked if he would be willing to help me with my final court date and hearing. It was in less then 2 months away, so I was pressured. He said he would do it. I met with Dean and we went over my case. I explained everything to him. I think it went in one ear and out the other. He asked who the opposing attorney was, I told him and he said, oh yea good guy I know him. I was a little thrown back by what he said but thought, ok well if he knows him he still has an ethical responsibility to defend me. I just assumed all the attorneys know each other, thought no big deal. After our meeting I sent him an email about proper child support calculations. He told me we would discuss at the court house, the day of my hearing. The day of my hearing he pulls out my file which was in total disarray and showed me what the child support should be. I agreed. The other attorney was fighting for a credit to his client a lesser child support, no extra help with ortho care and no help with cell phone. Which all three were already court ordered, except the child support. So really all Dean had to do was show supporting documentation and be done. When we were finally called to the stand the judge ordered a recess and the 2 attorneys and judge went to the back room to discuss our case. When they returned I find out everything that I had previously fought for was all dismissed and reversed. I find out the original child support order was lowered and there was a falsified credit given to the defendant. The orders for braces and cell phone were also dismissed. When Dean came back to tell me this I was in complete shock and I could swear he was defending the other party instead of me. He says the opposing counsel had fin plan calculations. I am very disappointed and it was a very costly mistake! I would not recommend Dean whatsoever. I truly feel he lost all for me because I didn't hire him to begin with...or because he knew the opposing counsel. Either way he was definitely not in it for mine or my child's best interests... Very disappointed

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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

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Doug Nelson

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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

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Luke Kazmar

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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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