Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Free Consultation
With more than 20 years in practice, Monika M. Blacha offers knowledgeable counsel across all facets of family law—from divorce and property division to child custody and spousal support. She understands the stress of ending a relationship and customizes her legal approach to fit each client’s goals and concerns. Monika emphasizes transparency, keeping clients informed at every step so they feel empowered to make critical decisions. A certified divorce mediator, she pursues amicable resolutions through negotiation and arbitration whenever possible, but never hesitates to litigate when necessary. Monika also guides families through Illinois probate, handling everything from estate administration to will contests. Whether negotiating a settlement or presenting a case at trial, she is a dedicated advocate committed to securing fair, lasting results.
2
Practice Areas
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
1230 E. Diehl Rd, Suite 325, Naperville, IL, 60563
54 N Ottawa St #205, Joliet, IL, 60432
33 N. Dearborn Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, 60602
70 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 70 reviews
Posted by Peter L. | April 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Awesome service
I would definitely recommend Blacha Law Firm to anyone who needs a lawyer for family matters. My lawyer was Elizabeth Youakim. She was awesome, great service, always answered my calls and e-mails, was very knowledgeable and her paralegal Christine Lovendal was very helpful as well, they both never mi...
Posted by Candice Peterson | October 03, 2021 | Family
Great firm and team
Ms. Blancha's team is excellent. I would recommend her firm you anyone in Cook County looking for family law services. The team is friendly and responds quickly. They handled my case with care and expertise.
Posted by Jose | October 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Really satisfied
We are grateful to find the help we needed with Blacha Family Law. They did not just win our case but they guided us through every step in the process of our adoption. They were very informative and professional. Thank you Blacha Family Law for your services. We are very pleased with the results.
Posted by Andrew | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Good attorney services
Choosing Blacha Law for my child custody case was the best decision. Working with Erika Eassa and Mary Kay McCann, I knew my case was in good hands. They helped with everything that I needed done, and walked me through everything that I was unsure of. They were always responsive and made this process...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Great experience from beginning to end
We worked with Elizabeth Youakim and her team and they were wonderful! It made the process of getting a child support modification to a fair and accurate number worth hiring a lawyer. I thought it would be a challenge at first (not only with COVID restrictions but also with having to do this from a d...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Monika on several contentious divorce matters. She has maintained the utmost professionalism and courtesy. She knows her stuff, but will always be open to ideas and suggestions."
"Monika is a fantastic attorney who truly cares about her clients and works very hard to ensure that they get successful outcomes."
"Monika is a pleasure to work for. She supports her team well and has the utmost level of professionalism, and is very well informed in all aspects of family and probate law."
"I highly endorse Monika. She vigorously advocates for her clients, is knowledgeable about the law, and practices with the utmost of professionalism, which is reflected by her reputation in the courtroom and in the legal community."
"I highly endorse Mrs. Blacha. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"
"I have collaborated with Monika on many matters both when we were colleagues at Winston & Strawn and now that we are both in small firm practices. She is an exceptionally smart lawyer who really cares about her clients and aggressively represents their interests. I heartily recommend her."
"Monika is exceptionally smart and very driven to protect her clients' interests. She is a superb attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Monika is an outstanding lawyer. She's extremely smart, she's knowledgeable of the areas she practices in and she's endlessly dedicated to serving her clients' needs. We have worked together on many cases for clients large and small over the course of a decade, and I endorse her wholeheartedly."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Appeals lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1999 - 2012
Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP
1999 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Dupage County Bar Association
1999 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
1999 - Present
Will County Bar Association
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
English
Polish
Legal Answers