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Roland Ernst

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I am a highly regarded trial attorney and litigator with extensive courtroom  experience in both the divorce and personal injury field. I have gone to trial in numerous contested  divorce cases, custody cases, wrongful death cases, medical negligence cases and personal injury cases. I have also argued cases in the Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.   With more than 32 years of courtroom experience, I know there is no substitute for hard work and thorough preparation of your case. If you are looking for an experienced, skilled and compassionate attorney who will work directly with you to protect you and your interests, contact me at (708) 949-8231 for a confidential consultation.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Carr O'Rourke & Ernst., Ltd.10750 W. 143rd StreetSuite 57Orland Park, IL, 60462

Office: (708) 972-0888

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Reviews

Beth
August 19, 2014

If you are looking for a divorce attorney I'm so sorry you are facing such a difficult situation however, if you hire Roland he will help make it as painless as possible. Roland returned my calls the same day, he prepared the documents exactly the way he said he would and his billing never surprised me.

Tracey
August 5, 2014

Roland Ernst is very well versed in several areas of law. I required his services for a family law matter on several occasions. He is not your run of the mill attorney. He is very intelligent, thorough, and considerate of the emotional taxation matters like these can cause. He is willing to answer questions in a timely manner and is patient when you need clarification of the law or just plain do not understand. You will most definitely receive solid legal advice from a professional and respectful attorney. I will use his services again should the need arise, which in family law seems inevitable. Best attorney in the area!

Ronald S
December 16, 2021

Roland was the attorney for my 2.5 year review of my divorce decree. My first attorney knew divorce law well, however was not very good with unusual circumstances and understanding financials. Roland was an excellent listener and took the time to understand and empathize with what was important to me in outcomes. He not only understood the law, but could see the areas where we could negotiate with my ex and her lawyer. He confidently told me what we had control over and what we could influence. He was very good at educating me on the law and preparing me to have realistic expectations for outcomes. In the end, Roland negotiated a deal for me through a very difficult ex and created a financial solution that everyone was willing to accept. The solution was better than what I had expected and still met the needs of my ex. I couldn't recommend Roland any more highly.

anonymous
May 2, 2019

I came to Roland in high stress Order of Protection situation. I already had the OOP in place but the other party was attempting to have it modified. Roland explained everything from the beginning and never made any promises he couldn’t keep. The counsel I received with Roland was so worth the money and I would hire him over and over again if I needed to. He knows the laws and knows how to explain those laws to help everything make sense. His counsel was so outstanding the other party ended up backing down before the judge. I am so grateful I found Roland and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.

Gus
January 20, 2019

Divorce can be one of the most challenging times in your life. Roland set realistic expectations from the very beginning and executed superbly every step in the process. Not only was Roland my attorney, he became a coach, counselor and kept me grounded throughout the difficult judicial process. He is highly regarded amongst his peers which I discovered was invaluable. His tenacity and attention to detail made for a successful outcome in my situation. I am so glad Roland was on my team versus the other side.

Christine
October 19, 2018

Roland Ernst has handled 3 post divorce issues for me. He was recommended to me by 3 different friends who had glowing comments about their experiences. Communication was timely and thorough. Mr. Ernst is an extremely skilled attorney and was instrumental for favorable resolutions to my issues. I always felt that Mr. Ernst explained issues to me in an easy to understand manner. Even though the issues were emotionally charged and financially based, Mr. Ernst kept the process on track to achieve the best possible outcomes. I am so grateful to have used his legal expertise.

Rich
November 3, 2016

Roland was extremely professional and proved to be a reliable source of strength when going through a divorce. I stated that I wanted things to be handled fairly from the beginning and unfortunately the other side does not always play by the same rules. In the end, fairness prevailed and in large part due to Roland's guidance. Not enough good things can be said about Roland as he helped me through this difficult transition!

anonymous
September 7, 2016

Roland handled my case amazingly. I was close to giving in as emotionally, it was taxing. Roland explained to me why I was going through the process and assisting me in the right direction. He cares but is tough when needs to be. Thank you Roland for everything.

Terri
August 4, 2014

When a person is in need of a lawyer, it's often a difficult time for that individual. That is why it is so important to find a lawyer you can trust, who has knowledge about the law, who responds in a timely manner, and is sensitive to your needs and emotions. I personally depended on Roland to guide me through important decisions that were in the best interest of my children. I highly recommend Roland Ernst to anyone who wants a lawyer who puts his clients first. Roland has strength, knowledge, perseverance and personal commitment.

Roger
July 31, 2014

Quality representation - very knowledgeable in all areas of Family Law. Billing is extremely reasonable and very detailed. Roland cuts to the heart of the matter and makes every attempt to avoid the "chafe" that is too often introduced into family law litigation. I trust Roland.

Beth
August 19, 2014

If you are looking for a divorce attorney I'm so sorry you are facing such a difficult situation however, if you hire Roland he will help make it as painless as possible. Roland returned my calls the same day, he prepared the documents exactly the way he said he would and his billing never surprised me.

Tracey
August 5, 2014

Roland Ernst is very well versed in several areas of law. I required his services for a family law matter on several occasions. He is not your run of the mill attorney. He is very intelligent, thorough, and considerate of the emotional taxation matters like these can cause. He is willing to answer questions in a timely manner and is patient when you need clarification of the law or just plain do not understand. You will most definitely receive solid legal advice from a professional and respectful attorney. I will use his services again should the need arise, which in family law seems inevitable. Best attorney in the area!

Ronald S
December 16, 2021

Roland was the attorney for my 2.5 year review of my divorce decree. My first attorney knew divorce law well, however was not very good with unusual circumstances and understanding financials. Roland was an excellent listener and took the time to understand and empathize with what was important to me in outcomes. He not only understood the law, but could see the areas where we could negotiate with my ex and her lawyer. He confidently told me what we had control over and what we could influence. He was very good at educating me on the law and preparing me to have realistic expectations for outcomes. In the end, Roland negotiated a deal for me through a very difficult ex and created a financial solution that everyone was willing to accept. The solution was better than what I had expected and still met the needs of my ex. I couldn't recommend Roland any more highly.

anonymous
May 2, 2019

I came to Roland in high stress Order of Protection situation. I already had the OOP in place but the other party was attempting to have it modified. Roland explained everything from the beginning and never made any promises he couldn’t keep. The counsel I received with Roland was so worth the money and I would hire him over and over again if I needed to. He knows the laws and knows how to explain those laws to help everything make sense. His counsel was so outstanding the other party ended up backing down before the judge. I am so grateful I found Roland and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.

Gus
January 20, 2019

Divorce can be one of the most challenging times in your life. Roland set realistic expectations from the very beginning and executed superbly every step in the process. Not only was Roland my attorney, he became a coach, counselor and kept me grounded throughout the difficult judicial process. He is highly regarded amongst his peers which I discovered was invaluable. His tenacity and attention to detail made for a successful outcome in my situation. I am so glad Roland was on my team versus the other side.

Christine
October 19, 2018

Roland Ernst has handled 3 post divorce issues for me. He was recommended to me by 3 different friends who had glowing comments about their experiences. Communication was timely and thorough. Mr. Ernst is an extremely skilled attorney and was instrumental for favorable resolutions to my issues. I always felt that Mr. Ernst explained issues to me in an easy to understand manner. Even though the issues were emotionally charged and financially based, Mr. Ernst kept the process on track to achieve the best possible outcomes. I am so grateful to have used his legal expertise.

Rich
November 3, 2016

Roland was extremely professional and proved to be a reliable source of strength when going through a divorce. I stated that I wanted things to be handled fairly from the beginning and unfortunately the other side does not always play by the same rules. In the end, fairness prevailed and in large part due to Roland's guidance. Not enough good things can be said about Roland as he helped me through this difficult transition!

anonymous
September 7, 2016

Roland handled my case amazingly. I was close to giving in as emotionally, it was taxing. Roland explained to me why I was going through the process and assisting me in the right direction. He cares but is tough when needs to be. Thank you Roland for everything.

Terri
August 4, 2014

When a person is in need of a lawyer, it's often a difficult time for that individual. That is why it is so important to find a lawyer you can trust, who has knowledge about the law, who responds in a timely manner, and is sensitive to your needs and emotions. I personally depended on Roland to guide me through important decisions that were in the best interest of my children. I highly recommend Roland Ernst to anyone who wants a lawyer who puts his clients first. Roland has strength, knowledge, perseverance and personal commitment.

Roger
July 31, 2014

Quality representation - very knowledgeable in all areas of Family Law. Billing is extremely reasonable and very detailed. Roland cuts to the heart of the matter and makes every attempt to avoid the "chafe" that is too often introduced into family law litigation. I trust Roland.

Beth
August 19, 2014

If you are looking for a divorce attorney I'm so sorry you are facing such a difficult situation however, if you hire Roland he will help make it as painless as possible. Roland returned my calls the same day, he prepared the documents exactly the way he said he would and his billing never surprised me.

Tracey
August 5, 2014

Roland Ernst is very well versed in several areas of law. I required his services for a family law matter on several occasions. He is not your run of the mill attorney. He is very intelligent, thorough, and considerate of the emotional taxation matters like these can cause. He is willing to answer questions in a timely manner and is patient when you need clarification of the law or just plain do not understand. You will most definitely receive solid legal advice from a professional and respectful attorney. I will use his services again should the need arise, which in family law seems inevitable. Best attorney in the area!

Ronald S
December 16, 2021

Roland was the attorney for my 2.5 year review of my divorce decree. My first attorney knew divorce law well, however was not very good with unusual circumstances and understanding financials. Roland was an excellent listener and took the time to understand and empathize with what was important to me in outcomes. He not only understood the law, but could see the areas where we could negotiate with my ex and her lawyer. He confidently told me what we had control over and what we could influence. He was very good at educating me on the law and preparing me to have realistic expectations for outcomes. In the end, Roland negotiated a deal for me through a very difficult ex and created a financial solution that everyone was willing to accept. The solution was better than what I had expected and still met the needs of my ex. I couldn't recommend Roland any more highly.

anonymous
May 2, 2019

I came to Roland in high stress Order of Protection situation. I already had the OOP in place but the other party was attempting to have it modified. Roland explained everything from the beginning and never made any promises he couldn’t keep. The counsel I received with Roland was so worth the money and I would hire him over and over again if I needed to. He knows the laws and knows how to explain those laws to help everything make sense. His counsel was so outstanding the other party ended up backing down before the judge. I am so grateful I found Roland and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.

Gus
January 20, 2019

Divorce can be one of the most challenging times in your life. Roland set realistic expectations from the very beginning and executed superbly every step in the process. Not only was Roland my attorney, he became a coach, counselor and kept me grounded throughout the difficult judicial process. He is highly regarded amongst his peers which I discovered was invaluable. His tenacity and attention to detail made for a successful outcome in my situation. I am so glad Roland was on my team versus the other side.

Christine
October 19, 2018

Roland Ernst has handled 3 post divorce issues for me. He was recommended to me by 3 different friends who had glowing comments about their experiences. Communication was timely and thorough. Mr. Ernst is an extremely skilled attorney and was instrumental for favorable resolutions to my issues. I always felt that Mr. Ernst explained issues to me in an easy to understand manner. Even though the issues were emotionally charged and financially based, Mr. Ernst kept the process on track to achieve the best possible outcomes. I am so grateful to have used his legal expertise.

Rich
November 3, 2016

Roland was extremely professional and proved to be a reliable source of strength when going through a divorce. I stated that I wanted things to be handled fairly from the beginning and unfortunately the other side does not always play by the same rules. In the end, fairness prevailed and in large part due to Roland's guidance. Not enough good things can be said about Roland as he helped me through this difficult transition!

anonymous
September 7, 2016

Roland handled my case amazingly. I was close to giving in as emotionally, it was taxing. Roland explained to me why I was going through the process and assisting me in the right direction. He cares but is tough when needs to be. Thank you Roland for everything.

Terri
August 4, 2014

When a person is in need of a lawyer, it's often a difficult time for that individual. That is why it is so important to find a lawyer you can trust, who has knowledge about the law, who responds in a timely manner, and is sensitive to your needs and emotions. I personally depended on Roland to guide me through important decisions that were in the best interest of my children. I highly recommend Roland Ernst to anyone who wants a lawyer who puts his clients first. Roland has strength, knowledge, perseverance and personal commitment.

Roger
July 31, 2014

Quality representation - very knowledgeable in all areas of Family Law. Billing is extremely reasonable and very detailed. Roland cuts to the heart of the matter and makes every attempt to avoid the "chafe" that is too often introduced into family law litigation. I trust Roland.