Mitchell John Dean

Mitchell John Dean

Merel Family Law • Chicago, IL
Child CustodyFamily Divorce & Separation Child Custody

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Contact

Email
Phone
(312) 408-8716
Address
440 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60606, US

Professional

About

Mitchell graduated from the University of Iowa in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Minor in Political Science. Thereafter, Mitchell attended DePaul University College of Law, graduating in May 2021 with a Certificate in Business Law. While at law school, Mitchell was a member of the Family Law Center Fellowship, named to the Dean’s List, and was the President of the Child & Family Law Association. He has worked at the Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C. since May 2019, having worked as a law clerk before being admitted to the Illinois Bar. Prior to joining the firm, Mitchell worked as a legal assistant for a family and criminal law firm in Iowa City, Iowa. Mitchell practices family law because he enjoys problem-solving, but is not afraid of litigation if necessary.

About Child Custody Law

Child custody attorneys help parents establish and modify custody arrangements. They advocate for the best interests of children in custody disputes. Common matters include custody disputes, visitation rights, custody modifications, parenting plans.

Credentials

Education
2021 DePaul University College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2017 University of Iowa BA - Bachelor of Arts
Updated: Mar 08, 2026