Erica Soto Gerena

Erica Soto Gerena is a family law attorney who handles divorce, custody, parenting time, property division, support, and related disputes. She helps clients understand legal options, prepare for contested matters, and protect family interests. Her work includes research, negotiation, document review, litigation planning, and courtroom advocacy. She brings clear communication, steady preparation, and practical judgment to cases involving children, finances, and family stability during difficult legal transitions.

Erica earned a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology. She also earned a B.A. from Illinois State University, graduating summa cum laude. Her education supports strong research, writing, analysis, and advocacy in serious family law disputes and contested matters. She uses that training to review facts, assess legal issues, prepare a case strategy, and explain each step so clients can make informed decisions under pressure.

Erica has built her practice through organized preparation, legal research, negotiation, and detailed document review. She identifies key facts, studies the law, and develops focused paths for contested family matters. Her courtroom style is calm, direct, and prepared. She also speaks Spanish, helping more clients receive clear guidance. Her work supports families facing divorce, custody disputes, parenting concerns, property issues, support questions, and difficult transitions in court proceedings and hearings.

Erica Soto Gerena helps clients move through family law cases with clarity, preparation, and strong advocacy. She explains complex issues in plain language, responds to client concerns, and focuses on practical outcomes. Her service also includes leadership through legal and community roles. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, she supports clients with disciplined case work, steady communication, and commitment to protecting family stability during litigation, negotiation, and mediation matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Taege Law Offices
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, DuPage County Bar Association
• Member, Women’s Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Illinois State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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