About Elena
Elena Bennett has practised law for 28 years, focusing on divorce matters in Chicago. They represent clients in negotiation, mediation and court as a member of Sterling Law Group. Known for careful preparation and plain-language advice. This is a fictional demo profile.
Practice Areas
- Experience
- 28 years in practice
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Languages
- English
- Last verified
- —
Rankings
Score ledger
Divorce in Chicago · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials25 × 20%
Active licence on record but not yet verified against the issuing body.
- Illinois licence — unverified
Relevant experience100 × 15%
25 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 25
Specialization100 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 1 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 1
Verified reputation62 × 15%
8 review(s) from 2 source(s), 2.647 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.48/5.
- Source #4: 0.361 effective reviews
- Source #3: 2.286 effective reviews
Professional recognition0 × 10%
No professional recognition on record.
Relevant track record38 × 10%
4 sourced matter(s); weighted value 1.447.
- High-asset equitable distribution trial (demo record) (2016)
- Contested divorce with business valuation (demo record) (2018) — unverified
- Contested divorce with business valuation (demo record) (2025)
- High-asset equitable distribution trial (demo record) (2024) — unverified
Client experience46 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 5
Profile & data quality90 × 5%
9 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
Data freshness35 × 5%
Never verified; last updated 558 days ago (40% penalty).
- Updated: 2025-03-06
Ranking history
Position in divorce rankings in Chicago, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | #14 of 36 | 56.7 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of Illinois | DEMO-US-102940 | 1998 | activeNot verified |
- J.D., Pacific Coast University Law School (1997)
Sourced matters
Contested divorce with business valuation (demo record)
Chicago trial court · 2025 · Divorce
High-asset equitable distribution trial (demo record)
Chicago tribunal · 2024 · Divorce
UnverifiedContested divorce with business valuation (demo record)
Chicago appellate court · 2018 · Divorce
UnverifiedHigh-asset equitable distribution trial (demo record)
Chicago appellate court · 2016 · Divorce
Reviews
4.2
8 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
4.4 from 5 reviews, 5 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
3.8 from 3 reviews, 0 verified
- Lucas M.8 Mar 2026Unverified
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
- Amara N.27 Feb 2026Verified client
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
- Noah T.2 Jul 2025Verified client
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Felix I.14 Feb 2025Verified client
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Lucas C.21 Dec 2024Verified client
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- James B.28 Jul 2023Unverified
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 6 Mar 2025.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source5 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source3 records