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also known as Helena Livitz Trachtenberg, Helena Livitz
Helena L. Trachtenberg is a Partner at Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group, LLC and represents clients in family law cases ranging from dissolution of marriage, property division, maintenance and alimony, child support, parenting time and visitation, allocation of parental responsibilities and child custody, mediation and collaborative law. Additionally, she handles orders of protection and administrative matters involving the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) in Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County. Whether litigating in the courtroom or negotiating settlement, Helena enjoys working with clients to develop strategies tailored towards achieving client goals. Helena is a Collaborative Law Fellow, mediator and is able to serve as a Child’s Representative and Guardian Ad Litem in Lake County.
Helena was born in Minsk, Belarus and is conversational in the Russian language.
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3601 Algonquin Rd., Suite 610, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"Ms. Trachtenberg is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and is a zealous advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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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
2019 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Miriam Cooper & Associates, LLC
2011 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Martin A. Delaney III, Ltd.
2019 - Present
Collaborative Divorce IllinoisMember
2013 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Florida BarMember
2011 - 2015
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionSpecial Project Coordinator
2019
Mediation Skills Training
2010
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2018
Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time
2014
Illinois Child Support
2013
Illinois Child Support
Russian
English
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