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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
39 Client Reviews
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Posted by Vaibhav S. | August 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Divorce lawyer
Helena Trachtenberg is an outstanding divorce attorney who truly goes above and beyond for her clients. During one of the most challenging periods of my life, Helena was a steady and reassuring presence. Her expertise in family law is evident, but what really impressed me was her ability to navigate ...
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 Galina Todorova | April 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Child Support
Knowledgeable, Profesionalism,Responsiveness, Patience, Hardworking and Persevering Very respectful and kind lawyer Helena Trachtenberg Law Group help me with information, answered any questions and concerns about my child support case. Because of her and her hardworking team for period of 5 m...
Posted by Rebecca | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
On point!
Helena was amazing throughout my dissolution of marriage case. She also was very responsive, available and knowledgeable about all the issues I was going through and able to provide immediate advice in emotionally charged situations. I did not have an easy case but she got me through it. I will be fo...
"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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