Julia Jensen Smolka

Julia Jensen Smolka

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 25 years

Business Lawyer at Park Ridge, IL
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning ... +6 more

216 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL

About Julia

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 25 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2000

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Di Monte & Lizak, LLC

216 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL, 60068

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Julia Jensen Smolka's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
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Posted by Darryl | March 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very responsive

She was very responsive and answered all my questions regarding surrogacy. The lawyer I used for my donor was terrible and not responsive, so someone recommended Julia to me who took the time to answer all my questions and was a lot more responsive then my first lawyer.

Posted by Tereasa | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy

I consulted with Mrs. Julia Jensen Smolka about my need to see if bankruptcy was an option for the amount of debt I was carrying. Mrs. Smolka was up front about what would be in my best interest and all related cost. Mrs. Smolka went through all my finances and filed all needed paper work. I was ex...pecting this to be a long drawn out experience. To my surprise it was really pain free, and even though my credit would suffer, it was the only way I could get my finances back in control. After everything was finalized I was still receiving bills from a Hospital listed on the bankruptcy. All I had to do was call Mrs. Smolka and she sent letters out and after a few months no bills followed. Mrs. Smolka is very professional and articulate in her job. Later I recommended a friend to use her services, which she did. I highly recommend Mrs. Julia Jensen Smolka as your attorney for bankruptcy. It is a difficult decision for any one to make but with Mrs. Julia Jensen Smolka as your attorney you will be glad you did.

Posted by Christopher | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy lawyer

Julia was knowledgeable about what our case needed. She kept us in the loop about everything and we always seemed to be one step ahead. She helped us with our bankruptcy and also helped us save our home. I would recommend her to anyone and would not hesitate to use her services again.

Posted by Michelle Chappell | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

Julia was a Godsend at a time when our family most needed her. After my father in law passed there were many problems with his estate and Julia's calm and kind nature walked us through this every step of the way. I recommend her to everyone I know.

Posted by Jen | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Efficient and put my mind at ease

I hired Julia as my lawyer when my husband and I bought our new house. She was very efficient, knew the law, and put my mind at ease- especially when making the largest purchase of your life. The home was bank owned and in foreclosure. She knew all the rules and laws that were included in buying a ...home like this. Since it was a foreclosure, she also knew many fees that would be reduced or deleted from the home buying process. When it came time to sell our other home, Julia was an automatic choice for our family. She handled that transaction with the same ease and comfort. I recommended her to other friends and family. Recently my brother hired her as well as a co-worker.

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Julia Jensen Smolka's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Lega

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Julia for 3 years. Her dedication to the practice of law and her clients are of the highest caliber."

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Linscott Hanson

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Julia is energy personified. How she manages her growing law practice, home that includes husband and small children, and never stops smiling is beyond me. She and I have been in the same firm for years, and it's a pleasure to see how she has grown and matured in her practice of law. She is very responsive to client's needs and inquiries, gets good results in her cases. I certainly do recommend her."

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Christopher Nudo

Litigation lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Julia rocks! Everyone of my clients who Julia works with loves her professionalism and kind spirit!"

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Alan Stefaniak

Construction and development lawyer

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Christopher Nudo

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, DiMonte & Lizak, LLC

1900 - Present

Shareholder, Robbins DiMonte Attorneys At Law

Associations

2005 - Present

ISBA Commercial Banking and Bankruptcy Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Senior Assistance Center - Norridge, IL

Board of Directors - Secretary

2004 - Present

Illinois Bar Foundation

Member

2004 - Present

Michael J Perona Scholarship, Loyola Law School

Founder

2002 - Present

ISBA Assembly

Elected Assembly Member

2001 - Present

Justinian Society of Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

Advocates Society (Chicago)

Newsletter Committee

Education

2000

Loyola University of Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Illinois, Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Illinois State Bar Association

Confession of Judgements

2016

Illinois State Bar Association

Litigation and Enforcement of Judgements

2014

Illinois State Bar Association

Representing Creditors in Bankruptcy

2013

Small Business Forum

Small Business Legal Panel

2013

Illinois State Bar Association, Construction Law Section

Mechanics Liens In Bankruptcy

2012

Women In Business Breakfast

Collecting Account Receivables

2012

Illinois State Bar Association, Commercial, Banking and Bankruptcy Law Section

Bankruptcy & Mechanic's Liens

2008

Illinois Law

Avoiding Mortgage Foreclosure

2007

Illinois Law

Mortgage Foreclosure - Know Your Rights

2007

Illinois Law

Home Repair - Avoiding Pitfalls

2006

Illinois Law

Wage Garnishments and Collecting Judgments

2006

Illinois Law

Filing Bankruptcy

2006

Bankruptcy Law Update

Bankruptcy Law Update

Publications

2014

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Mechanics Liens In Bankrutpcy

2010

Indiana State Bar Association Accord and Satisfaction

Languages

English

Activity

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