Client Testimonials – Chicago Divorce Lawyers

Tireless devotion to the children…

“Gloria…your tireless devotion to the children you represent is greatly admired by me. I look forward to seeing you soon.”

These guys are great…

The divorce process can be emotionally frustrating and seemingly needlessly drawn out at times. Hoffenberg & Block has an appreciation for your needs and ability to create a working plan to follow in order to achieve the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend them!

Deftly handled a difficult opposing party and attorney…

I’m writing to express my gratitude for your associate, Jonathan Beremen. I am very pleased with the services he provided to me during my divorce.

Jon took over my case at its early stages and deftly handled a difficult opposing party and attorney. I am very happy with the quick and favorable settlement he negotiated. Moreover, in his interactions with me, he was always knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. At a difficult time in my life, I appreciated having an advocate like him on my side.

As a fellow lawyer who practices civil litigation and has supervised other young lawyers, I know how difficult it can be to properly manage clients and handle litigation. I was impressed with

Jon’s legal and professional skills, and will be sure to recommend him and your firm whenever I can.

I recommend you to all my friends…

I just wanted to thank everyone at Hoffenberg & Block for all your help in my Child Support case. It was nice finally finding a law firm that seemed to actually care about my case. I appreciated your hard work and quick responses to all my questions via by e-mail or phone. I liked that you gave me a realistic expectation for the outcome of my case before going to court, so that there were no surprises. Also, I was very impressed on how quickly you were able to close my case with a favorable outcome. I had tried a couple of other lawyers in the past with big reputations and so-called “years of experience” in Family Law, but was very unhappy with their performance. They made unrealistic promises for my case just to gain me as a client. Frankly, I ended up with a huge bill with nothing to show for it. It seemed like they kept stalling time just to get more money out of me. You on the other hand never seemed to waste any time, which saved me some money in the long run. P.S. I keep recommending you to all my friends!

Highly knowledgeable…

“Gabriela is highly knowledgeable in family. She was able to help me through my divorce all the while listening to my specific needs and interests and advising me with her expertise along the way. Gabriela is very professional and thorough.”

There when I needed them…

So thankful that you were there, by my side and I truly felt your concern for me…you have no idea how much that means to me.

You were a pleasure to work with…

“I have finally completed the last step. Now that I’m finally done, I wanted to thank you for all of your help and support through this process. Gloria, you were a pleasure to work with and I’d happily refer you if anybody asked my opinion in the future.”

I’m beyond grateful for Vanessa and Gabriela…

“Working with Vanessa Hammer and Gabriela Asrow was like working with superheroes. Both Vanessa and Gabri have an abundance of knowledge and a relentless passion to protect one’s interests and peace of mind, and their keen eye to detail and impeccable service is without parallel. I’m beyond grateful for Vanessa Hammer and Gabriela Asrow because not only did they resolve my legal matter successfully — they also saved my life, too.”

Wonderful Attorney…

“Mr. Bereman has been an absolute pleasure to work with in an otherwise very unpleasant situation. It is a rare find in this world to meet someone who cares and goes above and beyond for their clients. I can count on Jonathan to listen, be honest, and communicate with me at all times. I trust him, and he has never steered me wrong. I feel so grateful for all he has done to help me.”

A Long Road…

“Jon was a great help in my divorce case. I was in a bad situation with my first attorney who I had to let go because I was not being represented well. Jon worked hard for me and always kept me updated. I felt he did the best he could with the situation I was in (which was pretty bad). But all is well now! I have a new life and a new home ! He was always calm when I wasn’t able to be. He helped me make good decisions!”

Proactive advocate!

“Gabriela navigated my complicated child support case with brilliance and resourcefulness. Her deep knowledge of child support law produced a positive outcome for me and my child. Gabriela was there every step of the way to advocate for me and was able to communicate the process in clear terms. I can’t imagine there would be another lawyer who would have worked as hard for me as Gabriela did.
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Professional, personable, compassionate…

“Gabriela is the most professional, personable, compassionate attorneys I have ever met. She was able to pick up all the prices of my post decree divorce that the previous attorneys let fall apart for approximately 2 years – it was a shear mess. Gabriela dug through the mess without delay and worked out the necessary legal aspects. She is very knowledgeable, a straight shooter, and kept me in mind as the client throughout the process. She always kept me informed on the status of my case and provided insight to every possible outcome. Gabriella managed to conclude the case in about 1 year, where my previous attorney couldn’t in almost 2 years. She is one of the best attorneys I have ever met and her goal is to meet her client’s needs in a precise and professional style. ”

I am very glad I choose H&B to represent me…

“I really appreciate everything Gloria and Julia has done for my case. I am very glad I choose H&B to represent me in my case.”

Wonderful experience with Gloria and her team…

“I had a wonderful experience with Gloria and her team. They were all helpful and kept me informed throughout the proceedings. I am extremely happy with the outcome of my case. They were thorough and well prepared. Should the need arise, I highly recommend meeting with Gloria and any one of her team members to represent you, they are fantastic!”

Gabriela was amazing!

“Where do I start… my divorce finalized after 3 years and 9 months…. I cannot believe it is finally done! This is a true team working with Gabriela and Gloria. They were instrumental in helping me navigate through the legal system especially the new laws for custody that took place in 2017. Gabriela and Gloria are both personable, compassionate, hard-working, diligent in every way possible, and out of the box thinkers. Going through a divorce is never easy but working with my team made the situation so much easier. They were creative in ways to make sure I had the best outcome in my divorce. My team brought all the correct legal resources to the table to make sure my son and I were represented in the best way possible. I would highly recommend Gabriela and Gloria for your legal team.”

Alan helped me retain my dignity and preserve my financial independence…

Alan Hoffenberg was my divorce attorney, representing me in the dissolution of a 30 year marriage.

He was not only my attorney; he was also my counselor, helping me through a very difficult time in my life. He was a good friend when I needed it, but more importantly he was strong when I wasn’t and protective when I needed him.

No one wants to have a divorce attorney, but I always knew that Alan was diligently working on my behalf and always had my best interests at heart.

Three years after my divorce, when my former spouse decided to take me back to court, my case went to trial. It was then that Alan showed me a different side of him, a powerful force in the courtroom that I was glad to have on my side. He proved to the judge that my ex-husband was undeserving of reducing the settlement and he fought to allow me to retain my dignity and preserve my financial independence. Thank you Alan.

Thank you for your support…

I just wanted to say a very big thank you for all your support and expertise throughout these divorce proceeding.

I am eternally grateful…

“I would like to thank Alan Hoffenberg for standing by me all those months while I was going through a miserable divorce, which was the most difficult time of my life.

For 20 years of my marriage, my husband had controlled all aspects of my life and all the finances. All my life I had just been a mom and a homemaker. I lacked confidence and couldn’t speak up to defend myself or to stand up for myself having very limited contact with the other people.

Although I finally decided to file for divorce, it wasn’t easy by any means. I was scared of my husband and what he was capable of doing. He also had a lot of contacts and legal advisers while I had none.

I was desperate and searching online for a divorce attorney when I came across the name Hoffenberg & Block. I called them on a hunch and got through to Alan. The first time I spoke to him, he actually listened to me. I felt he was someone who understood my anxieties and problems I was facing. He kept telling me not to worry until he tells me to, which was his way of letting me know they would take care of all my worries for me.

As expected my ex-husband and his lawyer did their best to botch up the case as much as they could which intimidated me. Alan responded to each attack with facts and clear focus that finally helped me get my freedom and my children. I would not have had the strength to face my husband or the divorce proceedings without them. For this I am eternally grateful to them.”

I can’t thank you enough for seeing me through the most difficult experience of my life….

I can’t thank you enough for seeing me through the most difficult experience of my life. You were always thoughtful, insightful, compassionate and professional throughout the process. Most importantly, you were a really good listener and communicator – which I will always be grateful for. You are a special person and I know you have a bright future ahead. Thanks again and I wish you well.

Your level of professionalism shines through….

“Gloria, I want to once again thank you for all your hard work and support over the past few months. It really means a lot to me, to have someone right the wrongs, and undo the injustices brought on my kids and I. Your level of professionalism shines through. I know I am in good hands, and you are making a positive impact on my life.

From the day I met you, you treated me with kindness and understanding. You have taken on the issues and addressed them head on. I feel that we are in a much better place, and back on the right track.”

An absolutely phenomenal lawyer…

“Ms. Asrow is an absolutely phenomenal lawyer. Not only is she capable, intelligent and efficient with your time, she is also someone you can trust to make sure you understand every facet of your case. She was an absolute joy to work with, even when the circumstances were stressful and difficult. Thank you Gabriela!”

Gloria is a straight shooter

“Gloria is a straight shooter that works hard to protect you!”

Gloria Block and Russell Reid have been true life savers for me….

My case was mentally and emotionally draining.

I watched a system that is not designed for fathers control the life of my son. I was even more devastated in the way his biological mother handled raising/caring for our son and my place in his life. I had never been any way but respectful and supportive of her since the day our son was born. We went through a Child Rep who took almost (7) seven years to do what he knew he should have done from day 1, while my son suffered mentally and emotionally silently for years. That alone could have destroyed my child.

We then went to a Guardian Ad Litem, through Mediation, a Child Therapist, back to Mediation, an Arbitrator, a Judge Mediator and then back to the case judge.

7 Years later, my son is home with me and my wife (who has been an awesome mother figure to him since he was 2 years old and whom he loves dearly). and he is doing very well. This case unfortunately cost him his relationship with his biological mother and has destroyed his faith in the legal system and those that are trained and paid very well to protect the child. I must add that I am working with him through the issues surrounding his mother because no matter how horrible she was to him and to me, nor how she used the legal system to hurt us all for years, it is still important to me for him to have a loving relationship with his biological mother.

I give all of the Glory to God and the team of lawyers he blessed me with. Gloria Block and her Assistant Russell Reid have been true life savers for me, my family and especially our son.

Attorney Block helped bring clear direction and purpose to our case. She immediately halted all negative personal/legal action by my son’s mother and her Attorney that clearly were directed at prolonging the case while bringing more chaos and negativity into play, which ultimately only harmed our son. She personally held everyone accountable from the first day that she agreed to represent us (4) four years into this case. We had our ups and downs through the legal system, but she kept fighting for my son’s well being and ultimately directed the fight that gave my son the peace that every child deserves. I now have legal residential custody of my son and I oversee all day to day activities and care. He is now at peace, truly thriving and doing very well.

To not bring direct light to my son and what he has endured, I have to settle on giving a big public “shout out” via the internet to Gloria Block and Russell Reid for being more than our attorneys, but for being a part of our extended family and caring enough to dedicate your legal knowledge for the well being and care of a child who did not deserve what he had endured, but one who now has the direction he needs in life to thrive, uncontrolled and uninhibited while being surrounded in true love, a family that is dedicated to him and being totally blessed with complete support.

Thank you Gloria…

Gloria, I want to thank you and tell you how impressed I was with your performance today and how well things went in Court. I am not sure it could have gone any better.

So very grateful…

“Oh my, I don’t know what to say as the tears roll from my eyes. I truly want to say thank you. This has been a very hard ordeal. The empathy has been very minute in this process. You may never know how much you have touched my heart with your compassion. Thank you to Russell, Gabriela and Hoffenberg and Block LLC. There are still caring people in this world. I am so very grateful to have met them. May the Lord Jesus Christ give you a hundred fold for the blessings you have bestowed on my family – God bless you all – Thank you again!”

Results driven advocate…

“Professional, experienced, knowledgeable and sharp are words I use to describe Jon. September 2015 through March 2018, I was involved in divorce litigation, including judgement related to a pre-marital agreement, allocation of parenting responsibilities and marital settlement. Jon represented me. Throughout the process, he was able to keep time spent on the case to a minimum because he is experienced in case law, proficient in navigating the court system, and was well-informed about the implications of new legislation that was coming down at the time. His skill set was critical to keeping a complicated and emotionally charged set of circumstances reined-in and as productive as possible considering certain specific challenges, namely, my ex-spouse is sufficiently wealthy, as well as, he was manipulative and emotionally abusive throughout our marriage and this case. Not only did Jon’s family law expertise give me confidence, his polished yet down-to-earth professional demeanor was also vital to my staying sane when I felt absolutely hopeless. During the entire process, I had to keep documenting events, thinking critically, and making crucial decisions that would affect the rest of my and my daughter’s lives. Jon’s knowledge, skills and personality made it possible for me to get through the process, and come out feeling whole again. He was able to negotiate a good outcome for my daughter and me despite the new family law landscape had significantly shifted in favor of fathers across the board from parenting time and decision-making to child support. All throughout the case, he identified items big and small that could be agreed, and locked them down expeditiously. In the end, many small wins compounded for a much bigger positive outcome for me. I would hate to have to make a recommendation to anyone for a family law attorney because divorce is dreadful. However, I would love to recommend Jon because he can negotiate results that grant you a new lease on life.”

A Gifted Attorney…

“To say that I feel better about my situation would be an understatement. I have been dealing with my situation for about a decade now. Jonathon has been nothing short of amazing at handling everything that I have thrown his way. Divorce and family dealings are always a very emotional and stressful time in anyone’s life. Jon is a gifted up and coming attorney, that anyone would be blessed to have! He has given me the hope and inspiration that even in these tough times, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. He has a gift of perspective and an empathy that is unmatched! Thank you, Jon, for everything you have done for me!”

I appreciate your honest and complete approach…

“Thank You! After going through three Officers of the Court before you, that had no interest in completing the work they were paid to do, I was beginning to loose hope for justice. Hoffenberg and Block’s communication and follow through have exceeded my expectations. You have completed everything as you said. I appreciate your honest and complete approach in solving all issues.”

Gabriela and Gloria worked diligently on my case…

“Gabriela and Gloria worked diligently on my case during a tough Covid environment in 2020. They provided many options for me to get through the process of my divorce. They both paid attention to details and was always available to provide answers for my questions.”

You are an expert in your field…

“I don’t even know how to express in words how thankful I am to have you representing me… Your hard work and attentiveness to me and my case makes me feel that your work is more than just a job to you, and that we are not “just another case to represent”… Your knowledge, professionalism, and ability to get things done quickly and efficiently has shown me over and over that you are an expert in your field and it allowed me to put complete faith in you in a time that was incredibly stressful for my family… Thank you all so much for everything you do.”

Wonderful divorce attorney…

“Gabriela was there during my divorce every step of the way and made sure that she went above and beyond to finalize my divorce in a very professional manner. She explained every option I had available and went through everything with a fine tooth comb. Even in times of despair, on my part, she still helped me to make it through the process and made sure I was not taken advantage of in a rather complicated divorce. There are not enough words to say how grateful I am to have had such a wonderful, intelligent, kind, and caring lawyer as she is. Simply the best!”

Outstanding…

“Jonathan Bereman is outstanding. He brought the highest levels of knowledge, professionalism and responsiveness. His guidance, counsel and compassion made a huge impression on me and provided me with the results that I was seeking. Thank you Jon.”

Gloria, Julia, Russ, Aubrey and Beth Amazing!!

“Gloria, Julia, Russ, Aubrey and Beth Amazing!! They’re are people placed on earth to help others and they’ve gone above and beyond! After my child was diagnosed with cancer and her father using that to has advantage ( while he was making a full income, while I had to let go of my job to be with my child) he continued to lay on the petitions while she was getting treatment to live. I thought there was no hope, no one who cared. After finally catching a break and finding Gloria and her team I finally found hope. They Have been able to get justice for my daughter and I after being in remission, being able to start in school and have stability knowing she will never have to jump schools and homes again. Her wish has always been to be able to make friends at a school she could grow with and for that I’m incredibly thankful!!!!”

Professional and Efficient…

Thank you very much for your very efficient representation in regards to my recent family law matter. I am very grateful I have had such a professional, diligent and dedicated legal team on my side.

You are a phenomenal lawyer ….

“Russ, I just wanted to reach out and tell you how happy and grateful I am for everything you have done for me and my family. You were very passionate and professional about my case and it showed. I truly look forward to having the responsibilities of being in charge of the decision making for the kids for their entire lives. You are a phenomenal lawyer and I consider you a great friend. Thank you again for all your hard work and long hours you put in to ensure the children are safe with me. I will be sure to personally recommend you to any family or friend that needs legal advice.

Norma, I’d like to thank you as well for everything you have done for me throughout my court battle. You are a sweet woman and I consider you a friend as well.

Again, thank you both for everything and I wish you nothing but great luck and happiness in the future.”

Nobody beats Hoffenberg & Block!” ….

“Going through a divorce can be extremely difficult. As a result, you want the best representation possible. Gloria Block is the gold standard. They know the intricacies of the law and how to apply them. In addition, Gloria thoroughly explained every option as my case evolved. Not only did they fight for my rights every step of the way, they also listened and made me an integral part of the process. Nobody beats Hoffenberg & Block!”

Lovely job team Hoffenberg & Block…

“Lovely job team Hoffenberg & Block…we appreciate your professionalism and willingness to work with us. It really made such a difference to have sensible knowledgeable representation. You diffused the drama and drove the discussions into the appropriate productive channels – this has been SO beneficial to our family life. Sending best regards to you and your awesome firm!”

Thank you both so much…

“Gloria and Alan…Thank you both so much for everything and helping me turn things around for the kids and I…Kind Regards”

I recommend Gabriela for anyone…

“When anyone has to deal with family court for our/their children, it can be heartbreaking, justified and sometimes unjustified. Gabriela understood our situation, listened to what we had to say and gave us direction. She understood our emotions and was sensitive and understanding for a very hard situation. Having Gabriela Asrow on our team, justice prevailed. I recommend Gabriela for anyone that needs help and guidance in court. ”

Vast Knowledge and Experience…

I was referred to Alan Hoffenberg by a friend and after our initial consultation I was confident he would be the right choice to handle my divorce. He did not disappoint. He was sensitive to my needs, kept me on track with what needed to be done and helped me with all of the daunting paperwork every step of the way. His guidance throughout the process was very helpful and he handled the opposing counsel with the right amount of professional “toughness” that represented my best interests. The divorce was completed in a timely manner and I was pleased with the outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend Alan Hoffenberg for his professionalism, and vast knowledge and experience in marital law.

Down to earth and down to business…

They know that their time is your money and appreciate that both are critical commodities. Their insight takes them beyond the obvious written case law and into the implicit ramifications, and provides ready proof that they are one of Chicago’s top family law firms. Their ability to deftly out-maneuver and out-prepare our opposing counsel resulted in a virtual lock on the legal victory we so needed. I can give no higher praise, this is the Chicago family law firm you want.

Professional, kind and hospitable….

“I was referred to Hoffenberg and Block by a dear friend. Hoffenberg and Block provided me with nothing but the best service! The attorneys are thoughtful, strategic, smart, well prepared, thorough and effective! Gloria Block was diligent in keeping me up to date with my case, followed through on all of my calls and emails, and won every time we were in court. The office is clean and appealing and the office staff is professional, kind and hospitable. Lastly, despite the emotional toll a divorce can take on a person, Gloria made the process less stressful and put to ease many of my concerns with their expertise and efficiency. I wholeheartedly recommend this law firm!”