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 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 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 Trina | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Betsy Is the Best! Order of Protection!

While no one wishes to find themselves in an order of protection case, I was one of those persons who needed an attorney to provide counsel through a difficult time. Attorney Betsy Ehlen was the knowledgeable, trustworthy attorney who guided me through this process. Not only was she able to repre...sent me during this extremely stressful and emotionally draining process, but offered a layer of emotional support through her calm and empathetic demeanor. Her straight forward, no nonsense approach for gathering and presenting the facts, got me the order of protection without going to hearing. Attorney Ehlen made a difficult time a little easier and less stressful, which I greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend her without reservation. Betsy Is the Best!

Posted by Jonathan | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Head + Heart

Divorce is a difficult process - and can be a tremendous financial and emotional strain. In the midst of this turmoil Betsy, was an amazing ally, a true bright light in a dark place. Betsy was more than my legal counsel, she was my guide, my advocate, my confidante and at times my therapist! She ...relieved the stress of the situation by being both a top-notch legal expect and by understanding the significant human dimensions of the divorce process. I started with a high-priced LaSalle Street firm and the experience was horrible. Lack of attention and caring - shuffled off to a junior associate. Thankfully I switched to Betsy and gained her shrewd legal mind and compassionate heart.

Posted by Pamela | December 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Betsy Ehlen - expert in order of protection cases

Betsy Ehlen represented me through the process of getting an order of protection and other matters pertaining to dissolving my separation from ex-fiancé. Through this very difficult period Betsy was incredibly helpful in explaining the process to me, she kept me informed of what to expect and alway...s explained my options in a clear and concise manner. I always felt confident that Betsy knew all the details of the case and was representing me in the best possible way. I was very pleased with the outcome of the situation and I felt that Betsy did everything possible to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Betsy clearly has deep knowledge about the Chicago court systems and is experienced in the matters she represented me on, this experience was incredibly valuable. I also found her personal style to be very engaging, which made explaining the details of something very upsetting that much easier.

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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

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