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Posted by Anil E | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Sought his services for my divorce. Amazing Attorney!

Working with Dean Taradash was an amazing experience. Like many, I was initially skeptical about how the divorce would unfold—would my attorney be worth the cost? Would he be any good? From the very beginning and throughout my case, Dean demonstrated exceptional expertise and experience. Here are ...some of Dean Taradash’s strongest qualities: Highly capable and knowledgeable: Dean is an intelligent and experienced attorney who provided clear, practical guidance. He helped me achieve most of what I set out to accomplish in my divorce. Straightforward and direct: He’s upfront and honest—qualities I personally found very relatable and easy to work with, especially as a man navigating a difficult situation. Excellent communication: Dean was responsive and accessible via text, email, and phone whenever I needed him. Fair and reasonable fees: Perhaps most impressive, his fees were extremely reasonable. I can confidently say my ex-wife paid her attorney nearly three times more than I did. Dean also doesn’t nickel-and-dime for every message or email, which was a refreshing change. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dean Taradash to anyone in need of a skilled, no-nonsense divorce attorney.

Posted by georgette | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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 anonymous | July 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended! Excellent attorney, very attentive and professional

Having to go through a divorce is difficult enough, but having to work with multiple attorneys across different states makes it much more complex. I was lucky enough to have Dean on my side! Dean represented me wonderfully in Chicago, worked professionally with my primary attorney in my home stat...e, was transparent and communicated with me every step of the way. He was direct and honest (which is exactly what I needed - no beating around the bush or giving me false hope) and knew exactly how to handle my case Dean has been great to work with, and anyone who needs a divorce lawyer should look no further than Dean Taradash!

Posted by Giana | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Thank Goodness

Thank Goodness I found Dean. I was a wreck about my divorce and worried about my kids and our finances. To say that he helped me through a very tough time in my life is an understatement. He had my and my children's best interests at heart and he was a zealous advocate for us. He calmed my fears ...and forced me to see the big picture when I would lose sight of it. I appreciate his help and would recommend him to anyone going through a divorce or custody issues.

Posted by Samantha | October 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Responsive and Knowledgeable

Dean and his team were extremely responsive. If my call wasn't answered the first time, I heard back within the hour. Any concerns or questions I had regarding my case, Dean, Morgan, and the law clerk, Brianna, made sure to provide a thoughtful explanation in terms that I understood. Dean was strong ...and stern in the court room- he intimidated my ex, and made me extremely grateful that he was on my side and not the other! What really won me over, though, was his obvious passion for children and justice. 20 out of 10 would recommend Dean and his team for anything pertaining to family law!

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