Elizabeth Lee Ehlen

Elizabeth Lee Ehlen

also known as Betsy

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 725, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Betsy Ehlen, LLC

53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 725, Chicago, IL, 60604

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Elizabeth Lee Ehlen's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gabriela | January 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best family lawyer!

I've already recommended Betsy to a couple of people and they are very happy as well. Betsy is very thorough and professional, she will fight for you 'till your case is resolved. She is not afraid to challenge opponents when her clients rights and safety are on the line. I reached out to Betsy when ...no one was listening to me and she immediately stepped in and resolved my case fairly. I couldn't have dealt with the judicial system alone. Very grateful for Betsy and her team!

Posted by Karin | April 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Thorough and Professional

Ms. Ehlen was thorough, professional and patient. Working with her was a learning experience with satisfying results. I will recommend her in the future.

Posted by Gustavo | April 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Professional lawyer

She was really professional and help me out from the beginning until the end. I will recommend her to all my friends and family

Posted by Ruslan | November 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding service.

I had the pleasure of working with Betsy Ehlen and Katherine during my divorce case, and I cannot recommend their team enough. Even though my case was far from simple, Betsy and Katherine handled everything with exceptional professionalism, expertise, and care. They guided me through every step of th...e process, making a challenging time in my life much more manageable. What stood out to me was not only their deep knowledge of the law but also their dedication to ensuring the best possible outcome for me. They were always responsive, clear in their communication, and genuinely invested in my case. Additionally, their services were affordable, which was a huge relief given the complexity of my situation. I felt like I was getting incredible value without being burdened financially. If you’re looking for an attorney and team who are skilled, compassionate, and efficient, Betsy and Katherine are the ones to call. Thank you both for your outstanding work and support during this process!

Posted by Sarah | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hire Betsy! You won’t regret it!!!

No one wants to go through a separation or divorce and getting “lawyered up” is unfortunate but necessary. I was recommended Betsy when I consulted an another attorney who was way out of my price range and was told she was a great attorney. Betsy has a lawyer’s brain and knows her field and will figh...t for you! Going through a custody hearing is complicated, stressful and takes an emotional toll, but Betsy put me at ease with her knowledge and expertise by taking the time to calmly explain the process. She is straightforward and tells it like it is but she is also caring and empathetic and looking out for you and your family’s needs. Time and money well spent in my opinion. I would highly recommend Betsy as an attorney to anyone seeking her services! She knows what she’s doing!

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"I highly endorse Mrs. Ehlen. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - 2014

Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Bradley R. Trowbridge

2009 - 2010

VISTA Attorney, Legal Assistance Foundation Of Metropolitan Chicago

2002 - 2002

Law Clerk, ACLU of Eastern Missouri

2001 - 2001

Law Clerk, Legal Aid Society Of New York

Associations

Chicago Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

Education

2003

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Ithaca College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Representing Victims of Domestic Violence Domestic Violence and the law

2014

Stephen Terrell: Just Us

Domestic Violence

Languages

English

Activity

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