Reviews

Ellen is fantastic. She was there beside me ready to take the case to the furthest level it could go. She also informed me in every way that I could end the case sooner. I appreciated her expert experience and advice. I had many people ask me how my lawyer was and if they were dragging out the process for their own financial benefit. I felt so comforted knowing that she wasn’t anything close to that type of divorce lawyer. She is clearly an expert in her field. She came to trial very prepared and corrected documents ahead of time, unlike the opposing party (whose lawyer also had a very high review rating). As great as she is, I hope I never have to use her services ever again.

Ellen made me feel comfortable from our first phone call. She answered my questions while allowing me to make the best decisions in how to proceed and what to expect during my case. Emails and phone calls always answered in a timely manner, taking off stress on my end to know I was a client that she cared about. My concerns or questions were important, no matter how trivial they may have been. I appreciated all her guidance, both pros and cons, to reach the outcome that was best for me. Many thanks to Ellen Rhodeman and her team!

My divorce was a 2 year process. Ellen helped me the whole way and went to battle. The GAL was basically a second attorney for the other party, but that did not phase Ellen. Numerous times she was commended in court for her thoroughness. She does not miss anything. I highly recommend using Ellen.

I used Ellen as my attorney for a separation case in WI. My husband had filed to dismiss my case based on jurisdiction as he was in CA. I was able to win my case, with Ellen's help, and got primary placement of my daughter in WI. Ellen was thorough, worked late and up to the last minute to go over details, and had good judgement on the sort of things that were realistic to fight for and what to let go. She was also pleasant and calm and well spoken in court.

I’m FREE! Is what I said when I walked out of the court hearing. Thanks to Ellen! Attorney Ellen was very professional and she treated me with respect and dignity. I appreciate the fact that she keep me updated and always returned my calls. She listened to me and knew her work. I was divorced in 6 months. She is an awesome attorney. I have and would recommend her again, Thanks Attorney Ellen! My life is better.

I could not be more pleased with the service I received from Attorney Ellen Rhodeman. I specifically wanted an attorney that would not be a pushover, and Ellen Rhodeman did not disappoint. She has excellent communication, is extremely knowledgeable, and made the divorce process easier than I ever though it could be. Ellen is supportive and has a calm, reassuring manner. Additionally, her services were very affordable. I highly reccomend her services!

Right from the start we received detailed information about what was to be expected when you use mediation. Ellen was very prepared and no nonsense. Most of the meetings were done over Zoom which actually went very well --I had my doubts. And Ellen was good and prompt at answering our questions away from the 5 meetings we had. Very hard to get everything into the meetings and not have questions. And the the original divorce date was met even though Lindy and I caused some delays. She addressed our concerns and was accepting of our suggestions. Spread sheets and documents were very well prepared and reviewed in detail. So overall we had a very favorable experience with Ellen--given that a divorce is something I never want to experience again.

Ellen helped my and my family through this tough and stressful time in my life. She was very knowledgeable and thoughtful through the whole process.

I recently went through a divorce. I chose Attorney Ellen Rhodeman based on research and online reviews. She did not disappoint.                   Attorney Rhodeman was very pleasant to deal with while going through a difficult situation. She was attentive and understanding. I was treated with patience and always had things explained to me if I did not understand something. One thing that I valued greatly was her willingness to always tell you what you need to hear, whether good or bad. She was “real” with me about expectations and outcomes and helped me to weigh my options and risks in order to try to secure the best outcome for me.                   Attorney Rhodeman has an excellent knowledge base on which to draw from when representing someone. I can objectively state that I believe that I had the better representation in my case. She was not only familiar with the laws of the state, but also the various judges and jurisdictions and what likely outcomes could be possible based on those variables. This was all very evident in her performance as my counsel.                   Having never gone through a divorce before, I was also unaware of some things that need to be done after the divorce is finalized. Getting set up for a home refinance, or setting up child support, can be confusing. Attorney Rhodeman has helped navigate these post divorce issues with the same quality of service that she provided during the duration of the divorce process. I did not feel “abandoned” once court was over and the divorce was final.                   I would recommend Attorney Rhodeman to friends and family without hesitation.  

Researching attorneys and/or law firms for something as potentially contentious as divorce and child placement can seem so daunting. Whether your situation is straightforward & civil, or feels like a never-ending roller coaster, Ellen Rhodeman is the attorney you need protecting your interests. Along with her knowledge of family law, her objective situational analysis and mediation skills will be your ace in the hole as the case progresses. Ellen is a consummate professional; simply phenomenal from start to finish. Her legal skills are exceptional, and the advice she gave for dealing with my ex was spot on every time. She is a smart, savvy, and supportive attorney who truly cares about her clients. Ellen provided insightful, reasonable and fair advice, actively listened to what was most important to me, and moved to secure those imperatives as efficiently as possible. Contested divorces can be expensive and stressful, but Ellen is always calm, considerate and thoughtful. Every question I asked was answered; she removed the fear and emotion from difficult interactions, remaining focused on the big picture. She responds, rather than reacts, and provided consistently superior strategies that put a stop to some aggressive tactics and delays we were experiencing. I fully credit Ellen’s generation of options and management of expectations during mediation with the resolution of my divorce and placement battle. She completely understood every concern and hard stop I had when it came to compromise and concessions, and remained firm on our position by re-framing the options to preserve these essential requirements. At the same time, Ellen was fully prepared to present the case at trial if it became necessary. The staff at Sterling Law Offices are exceptional as well. From that first tearful phone call to the final congratulatory messages, every person I interacted with was responsive, personable and empathetic. On the scale of your choice, I’ll always give the highest possible rating to Ellen Rhodeman and Sterling Law Offices. Your future is in good hands with them on your side!

I highly recommend Ellen Rhodeman with Sterling Law Offices. She was professional but sympathetic, knowledgeable but was willing to research if needed for unusual issues, was organized plus has additional staff members to assist if warranted. In this new era of Covid, she will still meet with clients in person if requested. Divorce is a difficult process for anyone to go through and a client needs to be knowledgeable and thorough communicating their own financial and personal circumstances. Ellen listened and asked questions to view a complete picture of my circumstances. She helped me navigate through this difficult time in my life with a sense of humor, empathy and a positive outlook; if you require representation contact Ellen Rhodeman!

Ellen’s knowledge and compassion, complimented by her ability to keep us on task, helped guide us through this difficult time. She is professional, patient, and personable. This being uncharted territory for my me and my wife, Ellen made it easy for us to understand the process and she answered all of our questions in a timely and straight-forward manner. Our children have been our number one priority and Ellen clearly explained our options and how we could work through everything. She stepped through the many forms with us and filed the necessary documents, making this difficult time more bearable. My wife and I were able to really focus on what was important to us - our children, our home, our belongings - instead of focusing on the negative and breaking down in the process of sorting it all out by ourselves. My wife and I felt it would be appropriate to give Ellen a gift as a way of extending our gratitude, only to find that she requests donations to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. If that doesn’t tell you the kind of person she is, I don’t know what would. I recommend Ellen and the mediation services of Sterling to anyone who wants to part ways with their spouse in the best way possible - amicably and agreeably.