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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Posted by M | July 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Betsy is awesome

Betsy helped me through what should have been a relatively straightforward divorce. Things were complicated by my difficult ex. It was a very anxious and emotionally-fraught time for me. Betsy patiently answered my often frantic questions and assured me of how the legal process worked when I was bein...g bullied and given incorrect information by my ex. She took on the task of communicating with my ex, which took a huge weight off my shoulders. She helped me stand my ground on the issues that were important to me while also being realistic about which things were worth pursuing. Importantly, Betsy listened to my ideas and trusted me to know when we should listen to my gut during the negotiation process, which in addition to being a generally good method to employ during a divorce (because who knows your ex-spouse better than you?), was also a healing and validating process that gave me back my autonomy and helped me learn to trust myself after years of self-doubt. Betsy is a great attorney, a compassionate advocate for her clients, and I highly recommend her.

Posted by Julian | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Don't do It alone make the "Right Choice"

If you’re reading this let me, first say “Sorry” for what you’re going through, but you will find “Hope & Partnership” in your divorce journey if you hire Betsy, quick story, I hired Betsy as my attorney, my now x-wife couldn’t afford an attorney, but she made several demands “the nerves”. Betsy... helped to manage my emotions and kept us both focus on what was most important which was “doing the right-thing” as we proceeded in my divorce journey. I cannot “thank” Betsy enough for her partnership / expert skills and knowledge in the 19th Judicial Court Clerk, Illinois. Betsy's knowledge in dissolution of marriage/divorce is "impeccable". Going thought a divorce is a very stressful and difficult time for most people, not to add the complexity, so don’t do it alone, Betsy is the is the “right choice”.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Ms. Betsy Ehlen

The first time I though I couldn't go through a divorce. But when I talked to Ms. Ehlen I realize that I was not happy. The hardest thing I have ever gone through, My co-worker referred Ms. Ehlen to me. I was lucky and fortunate to have Ms. Ehlen as my attorney. She's thorough and honest and fights f...or your interests. She is extremely knowledgeable and beyond professional. She explained every step and at all times I felt comfortable with the process. Divorces are emotional and draining and you need a true knowledgeable advocate on your side. Ms. Ehlen is the best person to help anyone in this extremely difficult legal process. I cannot recommend her enough.

Posted by Carlos | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Divorce Attorney Out There!

Going through a divorce was the hardest thing I have ever gone through, but I was lucky and fortunate to have Betsy as my attorney. She's thorough and honest and fights for your interests. She is extremely knowledgeable and beyond professional. She explained every step and at all times I felt comfort...able with the process. Divorces are emotional and draining and you need a true knowledgeable advocate on your side. Betsy is the best person to help anyone in this extremely difficult legal process. I cannot recommend her enough. I will always be indebted to Betsy for her amazing work in my divorce. I too am an attorney and can truly say that Betsy is one of the best attorneys out there. She's also a great person in general! Thank you, Betsy!

Posted by Andrea | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

She was the best during one of my worst times!

Betsy Ehlen is amazing to work with. She is knowledgeable, dependable, honest, fair, patient, and strong. She was such a great advocate for my kids and me. I was so lucky to find her!

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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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