Rebecca Berlin Melzer

Rebecca Berlin Melzer

also known as Rebecca Berlin-Melzer

3.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1 North State, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL

About Rebecca

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

When allocating parental responsibilities and parenting time (formerly custody), either during or after a divorce or for unmarried parents, the courts will decide based on the best interests of the child.

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Child Support 20%

Child support is a monetary payment that a noncustodial parent pays toward the living expenses of their children. The amount of child support is based primarily on the noncustodial parent’s net income, although factors such as medical insurance costs, day care and school expenses and living arrangements can be considered.

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Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce, also referred to as “dissolution of marriage”, occurs when a marriage is legally terminated. Illinois law governs all matters concerning divorce, legal separation, parental responsibilities (child custody), parenting time, child support, spousal support, and property division.

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Family 20%

Family law addresses all matters related to interpersonal relationships and the law. This includes issues such as divorce, divorce mediation, uncontested divorces, high net worth divorce cases, important issues with child custody and child support, as well as visitation, child removal and relocation, spousal support and division of marital assets.

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Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

Prenuptial agreements, signed before two people marry, and postnuptial agreements, signed after marriage, are contracts that determine what happens to each party’s individual assets and any joint assets in the event of divorce, legal separation or death. While the contents of these agreements can vary, they typically include provisions regarding property division and spousal support.

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 15 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Berlin Melzer Law LLC

1 North State, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Rebecca Berlin Melzer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Immoral and charlatan

Similar to one of the other review this is written from the opposition standpoint. She had no limits at what she’d stop at to delay and drag out a simple case so she can continue billing crazy hours from the other side. Lucky I won the case but I’d watch out if you are looking for an attorney who wan...ts your best.

Posted by Danielle | March 20, 2024 | Divorce & Separation

Do not hire this firm

Rebecca, or rather her colleague Molly, was the opposing counsel. I'm reviewing them based on my experience as opposition. As much as I'm very happy to have won my case, I feel that Molly ultimately made things worse for her client and overcharged him exorbitantly. While I have no sympathy for my ex-...husband, I am a principled person and I don't think the actions or fees of this law firm are harmful to clients. If Molly bothered to have any communication with our lawyer, or did a modicum of research, things would not have escalated how they did. When Molly did communicate, she was rude. Our lawyer, who is a "super lawyer" with 5 stars on all platforms, said Molly put forth some of the most bad faith offers he has ever seen. He also charged me 1/3 of what Molly charged my ex. Again, I don't have sympathy, but also there is a child involved and I absolutely hate when lawyers conflate prices when that could be going to a college fund for our almost graduated teen! Please please please do not hire anyone from this firm. Their tactics don't win. My ex ended up in a worst position and it was partially through the actions of this lawyer. I'm honestly surprised the rating on here is so high, if you look at Google there are many other stories like this. Run to another firm!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Lawyer Ever!

Rebecca saved me tons of time, stress, and money with her advice and the way she managed my case. She is very passionate about her work and helping her clients. Rebecca showed me how a lawyer should be in every step of my case. Attn site manager: the review by "Andy" is fake, as "Andy" is in fact m...y ex and never did any consulting with Rebecca. He simply wants to harm my attorney's reputation.

Posted by Abboud | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer Ever!

Excellent law firm and legal team. I highly recommend Rebecca and her team. Not only that they are exceptionally knowledgeable lawyers, but they approach the client’s issues as if they’re their own and provide the best response for the client’s unique situation while at the same time, exploring and a...nalyzing all other options. I would definitely recommend Rebecca and her team, and would use them again, without any reservations.

Posted by Andy | June 12, 2023

Monster

She lacks moral and strategy. She's after money and money only and will drag out the case to her benefits and not for the client.

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Rebecca Berlin Melzer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Casey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In the courtroom, I have personally seen Rebecca be a zealous advocate for her clients while being extremely professional."

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Alexis Mansfield

Child custody lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rebecca is a known leader in Chicago for her excellent lawyering and guidance for other attorneys. She also is a huge supporter of other female attorneys, taking them under her wing and ensuring they provide high quality services. She knows the law and advocates strongly. When our legal aid agency asked her to assist on a case, Rebecca said yes without even blinking. A great lawyer with a great heart!"

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Megan McAlister

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Agnes Zielinski Olechno

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rebecca is a zealous advocate for all of her clients, and shows a true passion to help those going through a difficult time in their lives."

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Katherine Johnson

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rebecca Berlin Melzer is an excellent advocate for her Clients. As an Opposing Counsel, I found that not only is she an organized and skilled negotiator, she is also an excellent litigator."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Illinois Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Illinois Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyer in America in the Practice of Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Emerging Lawyer in the Practice of Family Law, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Illinois Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyer in America in the Practice of Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyer in America in the Practice of Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Illinois Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Top Women Lawyers, Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Illinois Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Berlin Melzer Law LLC

2014 - 2017

Managing Partner, Hoffenberg and Block

2006 - 2013

Attorney, Berger Schatz

Associations

2016 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law

2016 - Present

SHALVA

Board Member

Education

2008

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

LL.M - Master of Laws

2006

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Northwestern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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