Mitchell John Dean

Mitchell John Dean

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 4 years

Family Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

440 W. Randolph St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 4 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2021

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Location

Merel Family Law

440 W. Randolph St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Mitchell John Dean's Reviews

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18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Queenie | September 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Thorough, Responsive, and Practical Guidance

I worked with Mitch and Brad for about a year on my family case. Mitch handled many of the details, from drafting emails to the opposing side to working through financial calculations. He answered my questions promptly and thoroughly, and explained my options in a way I could understand. Our phone co...nversations were especially helpful: we could discuss concerns directly and move forward without misunderstandings. Mitch was calm, professional, and practical throughout a difficult process. Working with the whole team also reinforced something I’d tell anyone facing a separation: prepare your information, think carefully about your goals, and be realistic about where you may need to compromise. It is an emotional time, but clear communication helps. I’m grateful to Mitch for his patience, careful work, and steady guidance.

Posted by L | July 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Thanks for helping get my kids back home! Gracefully navigated multi-state UCCGEA complexities

Mitch and Brad supported me during a period of my life that I truly never saw coming. They helped me navigate a complex multi-state divorce and custody battle with bad faith actors, false allegations and silver bullet style aggressive tactics. Mitch and Brad collaborated well with my non-Illinois att...orneys and worked diligently together to ensure the truth came to light. Truth makes great facts in court! Thanks Mitch & Brad for the composure, professionalism and above all protecting my children and my family during this most challenging time. Successful navigation of interstate UCCJEA matters, false allegations, false emergency motions and attempts to manufacture jurisdiction

Posted by Neha | July 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

You want to be in great hands, YOU GOT IT!

Mitch is the Ed Sheeran of the attorney world. He is committed to digging all the details! No mistakes were made! Haha. I am honored to work with him and his team. Always keeping the ears and eyes open, he was never tired of answering my million questions with facts and patience. I was at peace knowi...ng he and his team were handling my case. Forever grateful!

Posted by Courtney | May 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Mitch is Great!

Mitch Dean was a pleasure to work with throughout my divorce. In an otherwise difficult process, Mitch was a bright spot. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Overall Reliable Counsel!

From day one it was clear how knowledgeable Mitch is with law. He’s fantastic with numbers, and guides his clients toward seeing the big picture and using solid strategy to achieve the client’s goals.

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Bradley Kaye

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mitch is a fantastic attorney. He is efficient with a great attention to detail that knows the law. He is also a fearless litigator. I endorse this lawyer."

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Laude Hartrum

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

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Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Education

2021

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2017

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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