Helena L Trachtenberg

Helena L Trachtenberg

also known as Helena Livitz Trachtenberg, Helena Livitz

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Rolling Meadows, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

3601 Algonquin Rd., Suite 610, Rolling Meadows, IL

About Helena

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group, LLC

3601 Algonquin Rd., Suite 610, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008

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Helena L Trachtenberg's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Yana | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Legal Support and Compassionate Service

I am beyond grateful for the incredible support I received from Helena Trachtenberg and her entire team during one of the most challenging times in my life. From the very beginning, Helena was not only a skilled and knowledgeable professional but also incredibly compassionate, making me feel suppor...ted every step of the way. Her attention to detail and dedication to my case was evident in every conversation, and I always felt well-informed about my options. Helena and her team were prompt, responsive, and truly listened to my concerns, ensuring that I felt heard and respected. The legal process was smooth and efficient thanks to their expertise, and I am so thankful for the way they handled everything with the utmost professionalism and care. They made what could have been a difficult and overwhelming process much easier to navigate. I highly recommend Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group to anyone who is looking for a divorce lawyer who is not only brilliant in the legal realm but also genuinely cares about their clients. I couldn’t have asked for better representation. Thank you again for everything!

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2022 | Family

Honest, Thorough & Empathetic

Consulted Helena about my difficult marital situation. She analyzed the situation very quickly and was honest & forthright about the viability of pursuing a legal option & clearly explained the various scenarios that can play out in the legal process despite it being the initial consultation. She see...med quite thorough. competent, empathetic & practical. I would definitely feel comfortable in availing her services.

Posted by Anna | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent for Parent/Child(ren) Divorce Cases

Helena did a wonderful job being personable, professional and helped me be detailed about my divorce with children. I started the divorce process by myself, however, was stuck satisfying the judge with final paperwork and Helena did a great job ensuring all documents were in order and no stone was le...ft unturned and addressed. I appreciate all of her attention to detail.

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you are a parent that needs someone to advocate for you & your kids, she is the one!!

I cannot recommend Helena enough! When I left my ex-husband, I knew that he was going to make the divorce a hard process, I just didn't realize how hard. We have two elementary-aged children and my ex-husband came hard at me with threats and filed an emergency TRO. I started my journey with anoth...er attorney that I felt was not the right fit for me. I came across Helena's profile and did a consultation. What immediately stood out is that she asked that I send over my court documents before the consultation so she could review them. She was the only lawyer that I consulted with that asked for that. So when we had our consultation, we did not spend a lot of time talking about what happened, but about what I needed and how she could help. Immediately I could tell she understood my case and most importantly, she understood my emotions. Divorce is a very hard and emotional process. I ended up retaining Helena and it was the best decision I could have made. She makes herself available to her clients and if she is busy, she will communicate that. Which I greatly appreciated. She advocated for me and helped me finally get divorced after a long, expensive, and petty divorce. She is honest, hard-working, empathic, and will fight hard to advocate for her clients. I cannot recommend her enough!!

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Top of her class- high conflict divorce with minors.

I Interviewed a few firms in the area before choosing Helena and her team. Once I spoke with her I knew She understood the challenges and worries I had. As a parent, as a female- I just Knew. She’s sharp, is well connected and most importantly, she’s highly recognized for her ethic and I would Recomm...end her to anyone seeking legal advice and help. Her staff is reliable and consistent, and she expressly helped with anything and everything my kids and I needed during the case. I felt important and in Highly capable hands. Thank you for everything, Helena!! You truly know how to dot the i’s and cross your t’s. The work you did for my kids and will live on and I cannot thank you enough for the peace we’ve been able to reach.

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Helena L Trachtenberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Edwards

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Trachtenberg is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and is a zealous advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Miriam Cooper

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

10 Best Attorneys Under 40 for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2015

Milton H. Gray Award for Outstanding Project Leadership, Chicago Bar Association- Young Lawyers Section

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Miriam Cooper & Associates, LLC

2011 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Martin A. Delaney III, Ltd.

Associations

2019 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Illinois

Member

2013 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2011 - 2015

Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Special Project Coordinator

Education

2019

Northwestern University

Mediation Skills Training

2010

University of Miami School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

Family Law Paralegal Studies Course-Wright College

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time

2014

Family Law Paralegal Studies Course- Wright College

Illinois Child Support

2013

Family Law Paralegal Studies Course- Truman College

Illinois Child Support

Languages

Russian

English

Activity

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