- In practice
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Reviews
- 4.0 (11)
- Last verified
- —
About
Ines Patel has practised law for 11 years, focusing on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, personal injury, family matters in Chicago. They represent clients at every stage of a dispute as a member of Sterling Law Group. Handles matters from first consultation through trial and appeal. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Child Custody 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 experience57 × 15%
11 years overall; area-specific years unknown, so 50% is counted.
- Relevant years counted: 5.5
Specialization43 × 15%
Secondary practice area; practises in 5 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 5
Verified reputation57 × 15%
11 review(s) from 2 source(s), 2.323 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.27/5.
- Source #4: 0.479 effective reviews
- Source #3: 1.844 effective reviews
Professional recognition26 × 10%
3 recognition(s); weighted value 0.443.
- Civic Bar Pro Bono Service Award (2018)
- Defense Bar Honour Roll (2026)
- Top Attorney Badge (paid listing) (2024) — pay-to-play, not scored
Relevant track record7 × 10%
2 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.213.
- Felony jury trial acquittal (demo record) (2019)
- Felony jury trial acquittal (demo record) (2018)
Client experience48 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 6
Profile & data quality80 × 5%
8 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Office address
Data freshness60 × 5%
Never verified; last updated 70 days ago (40% penalty).
- Updated: 2026-08-05
Ranking history
Position in child custody rankings in Chicago, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | #10 of 14 | 41.2 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | #10 of 14 | 41.2 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of Illinois | DEMO-US-103493 | 2015 | activeNot verified |
- LL.M., Hudson Valley School of Law (2020)
Recognition
Defense Bar Honour Roll (2026)
Criminal Defense Collegium (fictional)
Top Attorney Badge (paid listing) (2024)
BadgeHub Media (fictional)
Paid listing — not scoredCivic Bar Pro Bono Service Award (2018)
Civic Bar Foundation (fictional)
Sourced matters
Felony jury trial acquittal (demo record)
Chicago appellate court · 2019 · Criminal Defense
Felony jury trial acquittal (demo record)
Chicago appellate court · 2018 · Criminal Defense
Reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
3.8 from 6 reviews, 6 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
4.1 from 5 reviews, 0 verified
- Daniel L.1 Apr 2026Verified client
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Isaac N.29 Jan 2026Unverified
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
- Jonah C.24 Jun 2025Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Kwame P.21 Aug 2024Unverified
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Priya A.10 Aug 2023Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Benjamin V.2 Aug 2022Unverified
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
Offices
ChicagoMain office
Sterling Law Group
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 5 Aug 2026.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source6 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source5 records