Lynda Heather LeBlanc

Lynda Heather LeBlanc

also known as Lynda Szanyi

4.3
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Merrillville, IN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

2608 W 81st Avenue, Suite 2, Merrillville, IN

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Lynda

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Retired

Licensed in Indiana for 18 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2007

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

LeBlanc Legal, LLC

2608 W 81st Avenue, Suite 2, Merrillville, IN, 46410

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Lynda Heather LeBlanc's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best of the Best

I have been involved with family court for over a decade and have been represented by five different attorneys during this long exhausting, often terrifying, process. Ms. Leblanc was appointed to my case as counsel for the Guardian Ad Litem; which means she represented my child and was paid by bo...th myself and the other party. The opposing party chose the Guardian Ad Litem, so I had no prior relationship with Ms Leblanc and no say in her appointment. As soon as she came onto my case though, I was immediately impressed by Ms. Leblanc's vast knowledge and experience. Even though she did not represent me directly, I can say without a doubt; she is one of the best attorneys I've ever seen. She is responsive to all communication. Her pleadings were expertly written. Her presentation in front of the Judge was compelling and perfectly delivered. Her fees were reasonable and she didn't watch the clocking billing for every minute. Ms. Leblanc went the extra mile representing the best interest of my child and got into the weeds to figure things out and do the best job possible. Ultimately, Ms. Leblanc and her team achieved an outcome which forever changed my child's life for the better. Nearly two years have passed and my child, who was once struggling, is now thriving, making straight A's in school, and has a bright future ahead of her. Due in large part to the work Ms. Leblanc and her team did in court, an Order was put in place which set the foundation for my child to be able to heal past wounds, get the care she needed, and be able to start having healthy relationships and appropriate boundaries with her entire family. These outcomes are incredibly rare in family court and only possible when there is representation who truly care about getting the best for clients. In a family court system populated by sharks, incompetence, Judges with no time to listen, and people who simply don't care, it was a blessing to have Ms. Leblanc come onto our case. If you have a family court matter, you would do well for yourself and your children to have Ms. Leblanc represent you. She is the best of the best.

Posted by Crystal | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Wasted my time and money

I always had to contact her and then had to make an appointment. She never called me to update our case just kept misleading us. Wasted my time!!! I would not recommend her at all.

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Very Unprofessional

She treated me very unprofessionally and I was the Client, she was suppose to represent me, yet I felt that she was siding more for the other party. She used Profanity when speaking to me in front of the other Party. I was humiliated and misrepresented.

Posted by Dave | March 21, 2017 | Family

Kept me calm during a very stressful time

I called Attorney Leblanc when my wife and I started discussing separation. She was very informative and helpful. I knew after our conversation that if I ever needed a family law Attorney I would be retaining Attorney Lynda Leblanc. About four to five days after our conversation I came home from work... on a Friday afternoon to find my wife and 3 children gone with half our furniture. I was in complete shock and started to panic. I called Attorney Leblanc left a message and she called me back within 30 minutes. She calmed me down instantly and all my fears started to subside. I knew with Attorney Leblanc on my side everything was going to turn out fine and I wouldn't be hung out to dry or taken to the cleaners in a divorce. My wife ended up moving back in a few days later and we have decided to work on our marriage. Either way I am glad that there are people out there like Attorney Leblanc who actually care and understand so much about clients and potential clients. Thanks for being there in my time of need.

Lynda LeBlanc

Replied last March 21, 2017

So happy to hear that you are working things out.

Posted by chris | December 31, 2014 | Child Custody

Christopher Garza

Lynda has been loyal to me so I've been loyal to Lynda. . She always answer every question with honesty. I've had 2 other attorneys and Lynda is the one I trust the most.. been together side by side through my struggles for 3 years and she has lead us to success . I have a better life with my daughte...r who is 4 years old. And I also have built a stable relationship with my daughter's mother! Thank you Lynda.

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Elizabeth Zougras

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Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney LeBlanc is very well versed in all areas of family law. She conducts herself as a professional at all times and shows respect to both the Court and her colleagues. She and I have worked very well on all our cases together, and I always look forward to working with her. Attorney LeBlanc truly cares about her clients, and she works diligently to best represent them."

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Matthew LaTulip

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Cohen

Estate planning lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer as knowledgeable and through. She has a good general knowledge of the law and has an excellent knowledge of the services being rendered by other local attorneys. She worked on all facets of family law, probate and estate planning while an associate in our office. She left our office to open her own firm."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Suspension issued in IN, 2024

updated on 04/22/2024

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner, LeBlanc Legal, LLC

2014 - 2019

Co-Owner, LeBlanc & Mulholland, LLC

2011 - 2014

Owner, Law Office of Lynda H. LeBlanc, LLC

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Law Office of Julie R. Glade

2007 - 2010

Associate, Cohen, Kelly, Olsen, Michod & Richter, LLC

2006 - 2006

Extern, 61st District Court

Associations

2007 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Michigan State University College of Law

J.D.

2004

Saint Mary's College

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2019

Lake County Bar Association

Parental Alienation Theories, Diagnosis & Interventions

Languages

English

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