Michele Ellerin
Middletown, NY
Licensed for 38 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Why You Should Have Michele Ellerin Represent You in Your Divorce(1) She’ll work hard to get you the good deal you’re entitled to. As much as you might be “out to get” your spouse sometimes, divorce is not about “winning” or hurting or getting the better of your spouse. It’s about fairness… in providing or receiving spousal support dividing assets, in access to your children and in ensuring that you have proper influence on their development(2) She’ll listen to you and develop a complete understanding of you, your situation, and your interests. Although you’ll “leave the lawyering to Michele” because she understands the law, the courts, and the likely outcomes based on past divorce judgments, she won’t forget that you are in charge. Her job is to represent your interests to get you a good outcome.(3) She’ll advise you on when we should push and when we should compromise. It’s not all about “slugging it out.” There are times when we’ll have to be firm and assert our positions, and time when, for your sake and others’, the right thing to do is to compromise. The process of getting divorce may be full of emotional ups and downs for you, but you can count on Michele to keep a clear head and do what’s for you right at each turn.(4) She’ll put your children first. That’s what the courts do, and that’s what you really want, too. It’s so easy to get caught up in bickering and hard-headed negotiations about all the other stuff that you think more about yourself than the welfare of your kids (sadly, it happens all the time.) Michele will work hard make sure your children are protected, both in the short term while your divorce is going on, and in the long term, so they get the right physical and emotional support and parental nurturing. Children can, and often do get hurt badly during a divorce. Michele will work hard to keep them safe and protected.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Michele P Ellerin Esq528 E Main StMiddletown, NY, 10940-2632 Office (845) 342-2245 528 E Main StMiddletown, NY, 10940-2632 Office (845) 342-2245(845) 342-2245
Office: (845) 250-5849
Website: N/AReviews
I was an emotional mess and went through my divorce in a tearful fog. If not for Michele , Kim and everyone else in the office, I would have ended up with nothing. She fought for my best interests when I just couldn’t pull myself together. She remained patient and kind and also treated my ex and his attorney professionally and with respect. But don’t mistake this for weakness, she fought tooth and nail for a great settlement. I know this is a job for them, and I’m one of thousands of clients but I really feel I owe them so much credit for my recovery from this ordeal. Thank you all so much for helping me gain my independence and encouraging me through my divorce. I will never forget any of you.
Prior to obtaining Michele Ellerin for family court and custody matters, multiple attorneys misled me and left me feeling hopeless even though I had a strong case. Michele Ellerin is the complete opposite. She fights for you with compassion, never letting the opposing party walk all over you. I can't put into words how flawless her representation is but I will try. She is extremely precise, factual, and is well prepared for any situation that may present itself. Michele pays close attention to every single detail and hits every point with precision. I have never left a hearing, read a motion or response where I have felt cheated. To the contrary it has always exceeded my expectations. If you are searching for the best representation that you can possibly get, Michele Ellerin is that attorney. I cannot leave out everyone that she works with. They are knowledgeable, helpful, extremely organized, friendly, and will always lead you in the right direction. Everyone in that office truly has your best interest at heart. Family court matters can be the most stressful, awful experiences of your life. I can't express how much stress has been lifted by having this team represent me. I am beyond grateful.
I went to Michelle with my divorce. This situation is never easy to go through. Michelle explained to me the process. i was then assigned one of her paralegals Kim . I can't say enough good things about Kim. Through out the whole process Kim constantly kept me updated, whether she had good news, bad news or if there was a long time with nothing going on, she would let me know that I wasn't forgotten about. At times she had to hear me vent and was never rude or seemed like she didn't care. She always returned my e mails and phone calls. Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows that it's a very stressful time. Michelle and her staff were very professional and especially Kim who was a beacon of light for me during this dark time.
I’m truly grateful for Michele and her team. They are a well oiled machine, from initial intake at the front desk, to working through financials and statements of net worth, to scheduling court dates with all the the preparedness you would hope for in a legal team, to expertly crafted letters to opposing counsel on my behalf. Michele is smart as a whip and brings enough empathy to the conversation to help make a personally difficult time for me a bit more palatable. When she suggests what’s “likely” to happen, I know there are decades of experience behind what she’s saying. Divorce is a slow and emotionally draining time with so many unknown variables, so for me it’s important to have a team with the right mix of experience, smarts and empathy to give me hope. Thanks to Michele and team for earning and keeping my trust.
Last May, my fiance was served with a petition from his daughter’s mother who was seeking sole legal custody and permission to move over 200 miles away with his daughter. My fiance decided immediately that he wanted to fight the petition. We knew that we wanted not just a good lawyer, but the best lawyer. We interviewed a total of four lawyers. Michele came highly recommended not only by friends and colleagues, but also by other lawyers. Honestly, all the lawyers we interviewed were good, but Michele met our goal of hiring the best. From day one, we knew Michele was the right fit. She is extremely knowledgeable, but also kind. There is just something about being in her presence that relaxes you and makes you feel at ease during stressful times. Michele is fair and realistic, but she fights the fight. She has a great personality and a sense of humor, which is something you crave when you just need to lighten the mood after sitting in a courtroom all day. Michele was very honest right from the beginning. She knew our case wasn’t an easy one, but she also believed in our fight. She did what she needed to help us settle this case in our favor. She was very thorough and always prepared. She did her research and could easily address the issues that would arise as the result of a child living over 200 miles away from her father. When looking for a lawyer, you must not only consider the lawyer herself, but also her legal team. We dealt mostly with Cheryl and Megan in Michele’s office. Both are amazing. Megan has the sweetest personality. She is very friendly and comforting when you speak with her. Cheryl is the paralegal and she was awesome about always getting back to us quickly when we had a question or needed to share information. Honestly, being in a courthouse for a long period of time is stressful and not something anyone would choose to experience. Lawyers and court battles are not cheap. However, just like with everything, you get what you pay for. Michele was worth every penny we paid and we would not hesitate to hire her again in the future, if needed. We were thankful to have her on our side. We recommend Michele Ellerin to anyone who is looking for a great lawyer.
Michele was very professional and knowledgeable in proceeding with my divorce case. I liked that she was respected by the judge and the court.,As well as my Ex husbands attorney.
Michele is very tough yet kind, and she handled everything that came our way in that manner. She was professional and dignified, while never becoming frazzled or nervous in court. She thinks quickly on her feet. During my initial consultation Michele gave me her undivided attention and worked hard to understand the details of my case. My only complaint is that her schedule seems very busy and because of that she was difficult to reach at times. The paralegal in my case, Kim, is wonderful. And I can't say enough great things about the office staff. Everything is done professionally and in a timely manner. Megan is extremely helpful and knowledgeable when questions come up.
I have nothing but the best to say about Michele Ellerin. I am very fortunate to have her as my lawyer. She is very understanding, well spoken and very experienced. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Michele Ellerin is a very knowledgeable attorney and got me what I deserved. I found Michele’s office staff to be caring and sympathetic to what I was going through. I was always able to contact them by phone or by email. I would highly recommend Michele Ellerin and her legal team.
Michele and her staff provided an excellent and smooth transition through a major life changing event. Michele came highly recommended and has far exceeded my expectations. If you are in need of her services, I highly suggest using Michele and her staff to carry you forward onto new beginnings.
I was an emotional mess and went through my divorce in a tearful fog. If not for Michele , Kim and everyone else in the office, I would have ended up with nothing. She fought for my best interests when I just couldn’t pull myself together. She remained patient and kind and also treated my ex and his attorney professionally and with respect. But don’t mistake this for weakness, she fought tooth and nail for a great settlement. I know this is a job for them, and I’m one of thousands of clients but I really feel I owe them so much credit for my recovery from this ordeal. Thank you all so much for helping me gain my independence and encouraging me through my divorce. I will never forget any of you.
Prior to obtaining Michele Ellerin for family court and custody matters, multiple attorneys misled me and left me feeling hopeless even though I had a strong case. Michele Ellerin is the complete opposite. She fights for you with compassion, never letting the opposing party walk all over you. I can't put into words how flawless her representation is but I will try. She is extremely precise, factual, and is well prepared for any situation that may present itself. Michele pays close attention to every single detail and hits every point with precision. I have never left a hearing, read a motion or response where I have felt cheated. To the contrary it has always exceeded my expectations. If you are searching for the best representation that you can possibly get, Michele Ellerin is that attorney. I cannot leave out everyone that she works with. They are knowledgeable, helpful, extremely organized, friendly, and will always lead you in the right direction. Everyone in that office truly has your best interest at heart. Family court matters can be the most stressful, awful experiences of your life. I can't express how much stress has been lifted by having this team represent me. I am beyond grateful.
I went to Michelle with my divorce. This situation is never easy to go through. Michelle explained to me the process. i was then assigned one of her paralegals Kim . I can't say enough good things about Kim. Through out the whole process Kim constantly kept me updated, whether she had good news, bad news or if there was a long time with nothing going on, she would let me know that I wasn't forgotten about. At times she had to hear me vent and was never rude or seemed like she didn't care. She always returned my e mails and phone calls. Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows that it's a very stressful time. Michelle and her staff were very professional and especially Kim who was a beacon of light for me during this dark time.
I’m truly grateful for Michele and her team. They are a well oiled machine, from initial intake at the front desk, to working through financials and statements of net worth, to scheduling court dates with all the the preparedness you would hope for in a legal team, to expertly crafted letters to opposing counsel on my behalf. Michele is smart as a whip and brings enough empathy to the conversation to help make a personally difficult time for me a bit more palatable. When she suggests what’s “likely” to happen, I know there are decades of experience behind what she’s saying. Divorce is a slow and emotionally draining time with so many unknown variables, so for me it’s important to have a team with the right mix of experience, smarts and empathy to give me hope. Thanks to Michele and team for earning and keeping my trust.
Last May, my fiance was served with a petition from his daughter’s mother who was seeking sole legal custody and permission to move over 200 miles away with his daughter. My fiance decided immediately that he wanted to fight the petition. We knew that we wanted not just a good lawyer, but the best lawyer. We interviewed a total of four lawyers. Michele came highly recommended not only by friends and colleagues, but also by other lawyers. Honestly, all the lawyers we interviewed were good, but Michele met our goal of hiring the best. From day one, we knew Michele was the right fit. She is extremely knowledgeable, but also kind. There is just something about being in her presence that relaxes you and makes you feel at ease during stressful times. Michele is fair and realistic, but she fights the fight. She has a great personality and a sense of humor, which is something you crave when you just need to lighten the mood after sitting in a courtroom all day. Michele was very honest right from the beginning. She knew our case wasn’t an easy one, but she also believed in our fight. She did what she needed to help us settle this case in our favor. She was very thorough and always prepared. She did her research and could easily address the issues that would arise as the result of a child living over 200 miles away from her father. When looking for a lawyer, you must not only consider the lawyer herself, but also her legal team. We dealt mostly with Cheryl and Megan in Michele’s office. Both are amazing. Megan has the sweetest personality. She is very friendly and comforting when you speak with her. Cheryl is the paralegal and she was awesome about always getting back to us quickly when we had a question or needed to share information. Honestly, being in a courthouse for a long period of time is stressful and not something anyone would choose to experience. Lawyers and court battles are not cheap. However, just like with everything, you get what you pay for. Michele was worth every penny we paid and we would not hesitate to hire her again in the future, if needed. We were thankful to have her on our side. We recommend Michele Ellerin to anyone who is looking for a great lawyer.
Michele was very professional and knowledgeable in proceeding with my divorce case. I liked that she was respected by the judge and the court.,As well as my Ex husbands attorney.
Michele is very tough yet kind, and she handled everything that came our way in that manner. She was professional and dignified, while never becoming frazzled or nervous in court. She thinks quickly on her feet. During my initial consultation Michele gave me her undivided attention and worked hard to understand the details of my case. My only complaint is that her schedule seems very busy and because of that she was difficult to reach at times. The paralegal in my case, Kim, is wonderful. And I can't say enough great things about the office staff. Everything is done professionally and in a timely manner. Megan is extremely helpful and knowledgeable when questions come up.
I have nothing but the best to say about Michele Ellerin. I am very fortunate to have her as my lawyer. She is very understanding, well spoken and very experienced. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Michele Ellerin is a very knowledgeable attorney and got me what I deserved. I found Michele’s office staff to be caring and sympathetic to what I was going through. I was always able to contact them by phone or by email. I would highly recommend Michele Ellerin and her legal team.
Michele and her staff provided an excellent and smooth transition through a major life changing event. Michele came highly recommended and has far exceeded my expectations. If you are in need of her services, I highly suggest using Michele and her staff to carry you forward onto new beginnings.
I was an emotional mess and went through my divorce in a tearful fog. If not for Michele , Kim and everyone else in the office, I would have ended up with nothing. She fought for my best interests when I just couldn’t pull myself together. She remained patient and kind and also treated my ex and his attorney professionally and with respect. But don’t mistake this for weakness, she fought tooth and nail for a great settlement. I know this is a job for them, and I’m one of thousands of clients but I really feel I owe them so much credit for my recovery from this ordeal. Thank you all so much for helping me gain my independence and encouraging me through my divorce. I will never forget any of you.
Prior to obtaining Michele Ellerin for family court and custody matters, multiple attorneys misled me and left me feeling hopeless even though I had a strong case. Michele Ellerin is the complete opposite. She fights for you with compassion, never letting the opposing party walk all over you. I can't put into words how flawless her representation is but I will try. She is extremely precise, factual, and is well prepared for any situation that may present itself. Michele pays close attention to every single detail and hits every point with precision. I have never left a hearing, read a motion or response where I have felt cheated. To the contrary it has always exceeded my expectations. If you are searching for the best representation that you can possibly get, Michele Ellerin is that attorney. I cannot leave out everyone that she works with. They are knowledgeable, helpful, extremely organized, friendly, and will always lead you in the right direction. Everyone in that office truly has your best interest at heart. Family court matters can be the most stressful, awful experiences of your life. I can't express how much stress has been lifted by having this team represent me. I am beyond grateful.
I went to Michelle with my divorce. This situation is never easy to go through. Michelle explained to me the process. i was then assigned one of her paralegals Kim . I can't say enough good things about Kim. Through out the whole process Kim constantly kept me updated, whether she had good news, bad news or if there was a long time with nothing going on, she would let me know that I wasn't forgotten about. At times she had to hear me vent and was never rude or seemed like she didn't care. She always returned my e mails and phone calls. Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows that it's a very stressful time. Michelle and her staff were very professional and especially Kim who was a beacon of light for me during this dark time.
I’m truly grateful for Michele and her team. They are a well oiled machine, from initial intake at the front desk, to working through financials and statements of net worth, to scheduling court dates with all the the preparedness you would hope for in a legal team, to expertly crafted letters to opposing counsel on my behalf. Michele is smart as a whip and brings enough empathy to the conversation to help make a personally difficult time for me a bit more palatable. When she suggests what’s “likely” to happen, I know there are decades of experience behind what she’s saying. Divorce is a slow and emotionally draining time with so many unknown variables, so for me it’s important to have a team with the right mix of experience, smarts and empathy to give me hope. Thanks to Michele and team for earning and keeping my trust.
Last May, my fiance was served with a petition from his daughter’s mother who was seeking sole legal custody and permission to move over 200 miles away with his daughter. My fiance decided immediately that he wanted to fight the petition. We knew that we wanted not just a good lawyer, but the best lawyer. We interviewed a total of four lawyers. Michele came highly recommended not only by friends and colleagues, but also by other lawyers. Honestly, all the lawyers we interviewed were good, but Michele met our goal of hiring the best. From day one, we knew Michele was the right fit. She is extremely knowledgeable, but also kind. There is just something about being in her presence that relaxes you and makes you feel at ease during stressful times. Michele is fair and realistic, but she fights the fight. She has a great personality and a sense of humor, which is something you crave when you just need to lighten the mood after sitting in a courtroom all day. Michele was very honest right from the beginning. She knew our case wasn’t an easy one, but she also believed in our fight. She did what she needed to help us settle this case in our favor. She was very thorough and always prepared. She did her research and could easily address the issues that would arise as the result of a child living over 200 miles away from her father. When looking for a lawyer, you must not only consider the lawyer herself, but also her legal team. We dealt mostly with Cheryl and Megan in Michele’s office. Both are amazing. Megan has the sweetest personality. She is very friendly and comforting when you speak with her. Cheryl is the paralegal and she was awesome about always getting back to us quickly when we had a question or needed to share information. Honestly, being in a courthouse for a long period of time is stressful and not something anyone would choose to experience. Lawyers and court battles are not cheap. However, just like with everything, you get what you pay for. Michele was worth every penny we paid and we would not hesitate to hire her again in the future, if needed. We were thankful to have her on our side. We recommend Michele Ellerin to anyone who is looking for a great lawyer.
Michele was very professional and knowledgeable in proceeding with my divorce case. I liked that she was respected by the judge and the court.,As well as my Ex husbands attorney.
Michele is very tough yet kind, and she handled everything that came our way in that manner. She was professional and dignified, while never becoming frazzled or nervous in court. She thinks quickly on her feet. During my initial consultation Michele gave me her undivided attention and worked hard to understand the details of my case. My only complaint is that her schedule seems very busy and because of that she was difficult to reach at times. The paralegal in my case, Kim, is wonderful. And I can't say enough great things about the office staff. Everything is done professionally and in a timely manner. Megan is extremely helpful and knowledgeable when questions come up.
I have nothing but the best to say about Michele Ellerin. I am very fortunate to have her as my lawyer. She is very understanding, well spoken and very experienced. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Michele Ellerin is a very knowledgeable attorney and got me what I deserved. I found Michele’s office staff to be caring and sympathetic to what I was going through. I was always able to contact them by phone or by email. I would highly recommend Michele Ellerin and her legal team.
Michele and her staff provided an excellent and smooth transition through a major life changing event. Michele came highly recommended and has far exceeded my expectations. If you are in need of her services, I highly suggest using Michele and her staff to carry you forward onto new beginnings.