Erin M. Wilson

Erin M. Wilson

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

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

180 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 900, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

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The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC

180 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Erin M. Wilson's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 54 reviews

Posted by Marija | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Lifetime savior

Erin had been representing me over a year now and had been fighting to the last breath in my complicated case. Fighting for me and my child which she deeply cares. Besides being dedicated and determined she had been always available either through phone or email but as we all have moments and conce...rns she is right away there to clearify, explain or to be in court next day if necessary. Highly recommend attorney and good friend with heart of understanding and sincere care of her clients. Well prepared, dedicated and will not back down for justice. Will be my choice of attorney always. !!

Posted by Nancy | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Smart and Dedicated Advocate

I worked with Erin on a highly challenging divorce with complex custody and financial issues. She always gave excellent advice, was a star in the courtroom and acted with integrity. Erin is a smart and savvy advocate for her clients. Her persistence, legal abilities and sheer hard work saved my fami...ly.

Posted by Aviva | May 04, 2015 | Family

Professional, ethical and responsive

As a mental health professional doing court-ordered work, I have worked on cases where Ms. Wilson has represented a parent or a child. I found her to be professional and always involved with and invested in her clients. Additionally, she was always prompt and responsive to my requests for informa...tion. I would not hesitate to recommend her as a family law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Professional, Efficient, Effective Divorce Lawyer

I found Erin through a friend of a friend. I will admit that I was skeptical, not just of Erin, but of all lawyers at the start of my divorce process. I assumed that their main goal was to get as much money from me as possible, regardless of the results. Erin proved me wrong. Erin is extremely ef...ficient and thorough, always on top of all the procedures, court dates, and paperwork in order to get me to the next step. The turnaround time for responding to my emails was never more than a day, and usually within the hour. Her honesty is one of her strongest traits. She listened to what I had to say, but was extremely straightforward and blunt about what was important information to the case and what was not, so as not to waste my time (and effectively, my money). On the other hand, she also took the time to answer every question I had about everything that was happening. Especially at the beginning when I didn’t understand a lot of the legalese, she would explain what each document was and what it meant for me, and when any results would come in, she would tell me all of the pros and cons of the judgments, and then next steps. Most importantly, Erin gets positive results. At the start of the process, my home life was volatile, and she pushed through orders to stabilize the situation (e.g., my ex was difficult when it came to nailing down a parenting schedule, so she had a clear-cut schedule entered with the court; prior to me moving out with my child, she made sure that all the paperwork was in place to start child support immediately). Whenever I had any concern, big or small, she would tell me whether it was founded (i.e., if something could be done about it legally) or unfounded (i.e., it's not worth thinking about, move on and live my life). She gave me perspective on the entire case. I was in a custody battle, and she would guide me on where I should put my efforts and where to let things slide. Erin is also timely with her communications with the opposing counsel. She is prompt about sending orders to all counsel involved, and equally prompt with opening lines of communication after a court date or if drafts of paperwork are moving between counsel. She is respectful overall and clearly has good relationships with other divorce attorneys (which is really advantageous!). But she is also aggressive when the situation calls for it. My ex's attorneys were very lackadaisical about responding to emails, taking sometimes over a month to respond. Sometimes this was fine and she would wait them out, but when there was an approaching deadline, Erin would proactively seek out their responses. She knows when to push and when not to. In the end, she helped me get sole decision-making rights for my child. My case took 2 years to resolve, and Erin was consistently empathetic, patient, informative, and trustworthy from start to finish. She cared about the well-being of my daughter and me. It was plain to see that she was not just trying to earn money, but instead dedicated to helping me, and to moving me past this part of my life. I feel overwhelmingly fortunate that she was my attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

You'll Be Glad to Have Her on Your Side

I was more than pleased with the legal services provided to me by Erin Wilson and her colleagues. She was honest and straightforward, knowledgeable, and impressive in the court room. I felt like she always struck the right balance between reassuring me when things were difficult while still "telling ...it to me straight." She was always extremely prompt and responsive in communications, even after my case was no longer active, and she was willing to be flexible with my payment options after my divorce was final. All in all, if someone came to me looking for a divorce or custody lawyer, I'd recommend Erin in a heart beat -- having her as my attorney made me feel like I had a powerful yet human advocate during an extremely difficult and painful time in my life.

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Erin M. Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mason Cole

Family lawyer | Jun 03

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"Erin provides the benefit of a big-firm background with the attention to detail you would expect only at a small firm. Erin makes the time to explain the intricacies of the ever-changing family law implications. I have worked with Erin on behalf of a wide variety of my clients, and she provides significant value and saved my clients at all levels of the family law process. Cannot recommend her highly enough!"

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Alen Takhsh

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

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"Erin is an astute attorney, and one of the most resourceful counselors I know. As an attorney myself, I appreciate the intensity with which she fights for her clients. Give her a listen; you will not be disappointed!"

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Zachary Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Erin is smart, professional and a great attorney to have in your corner."

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Kellie Bylica

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Erin Wilson. Erin is a talented attorney with extensive knowledge in family law. She is highly respected in the family law legal community."

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Anthony Bruno

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin Wilson is an excellent attorney and counselor. She takes her time to get to know her clients and understand their needs. Erin cares personally about the outcome, and that's evident in her work ethic. I recommend Erin Wilson very highly."

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Jessica Marshall

Family lawyer | Mar 12

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"Erin's attention to detail in a case goes unmatched. She knows the law and will advocate very strongly for her clients."

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Kristen Prinz

Family lawyer | Mar 12

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"Erin is a great advocate and resource for her clients."

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Benton Page

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 10

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

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2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2018

Emerging Leader, Leading Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Stars, Illinois Super Lawyers

2017

Emerging Leader, Leading Lawyers

2016

Young Lawyer of the Year, Illinois State Bar Association

2013

Rising Stars, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Top Women Attorneys, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - 2018

Partner, O'Connor Family Law PC

Associations

2015 - Present

Jewish Council for Youth Services

Parent Committee

2013 - Present

Neighborhood Parents Network

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2011 - 2013

Legal Aid Society

Associate Board

2011 - 2015

DePaul University College of Law Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center

Board of Directors

2008 - 2013

Chicago Bar Association

2008 - 2013

Lawrence Hall Youth Services

Junior Board Member

Education

2008

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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