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!”
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!”
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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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.”
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!”
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.”
Gloria E. Block, a founding partner, began her legal career under the tutelage of her father, Arnold Block, a distinguished member of the Illinois Bar.
She quickly established her trial skills and soon learned that her love for law related to families. She then gravitated to family law. Although her expertise includes all areas of family law, she has a unique passion for matters concerning children. As a result, she has dedicated a substantial part of her professional practice to cases relating to custody and visitation.
Over the years, because of her established skills in dealing with children, she has come to be known as a vigorous advocate for children by Judges, lawyers, and mental health professionals who are intimately involved in legal proceedings involving custody and visitation cases. Because of her reputation and expertise, she is often appointed by Judges, and agreed upon by attorneys, to participate in the most difficult custody and visitation cases. Her stated goal is always to protect the best interests of children.
Prior to establishing Hoffenberg & Block, Ms. Block was a principal in the law firm of Block and Block for over 30 years. She received her law degree from LoyolaUniversity in June 1980 and holds a B.A. Degree from NorthwesternUniversity. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Decalogue of Society of Lawyers, and Forensic Forum. Ms. Block is admitted to practice to the Illinois State Bar, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Ms. Block has presented at numerous professional seminars and has been a guest speaker on various topics related to family law.
Ms. Block has the honored distinction as a recipient of the Illinois Super Lawyer designation. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Ms. Block’s practice is dedicated exclusively to Domestic Relations. She is married and has two wonderful children.
- Loyola University Law School, J.D. Degree – June 1980
- Northwestern University, B.A. Degree – June 1977
- Illinois State Bar
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Decalogue of Society of Lawyers
- 2015-2016 Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Council
- Illinois Super Lawyer 2005-2007, 2012-2024
- Top 100: Illinois Super Lawyers 2017-2020, 2022-2024
- Top 50: Women Illinois Lawyers in Illinois 2017-2024
- Top Law Firms in Chicago
- Leading Lawyer
- Approved Child Representative; Guardian Ad Litem
- Attorney for Child, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
- Presenter at Matrimonial Committee of the Third Municipal District
- Presenter at Illinois Bar Association Seminar program Complex Issues in Family Law
- Seminar – “Bankruptcy and Divorce-Essential Tools
- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s Divorce Boot Camp
- AFCC Child Custody Panel Expert
- Seminar Chairperson IICLE Family Law Institute
