Monika M. Blacha

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Monika M. Blacha

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

1230 E. Diehl Rd, Suite 325, Naperville, IL

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About Monika

Biography

Experienced Family, Probate and Divorce Attorney. In Person (using CDC Recommendations) and Virtual Consultations Still Available. 20 Years of Experience. Call For A Free Consultation.

Caring, Responsive and Effective Divorce Representation. Call For A Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Family 50%

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Blacha Law Office, Ltd.

1230 E. Diehl Rd, Suite 325, Naperville, IL, 60563

Blacha Law Office, Ltd.

54 N Ottawa St #205, Joliet, IL, 60432

Blacha Law Office, Ltd.

33 N. Dearborn Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, 60602

Monika M. Blacha's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Communication Style

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...ssed a beat with me and would always keep me in the loop and let me know what was going on. They both are very outgoing and kind people. Elizabeth always have good advice on what should be done and said, and she never let me down thank you for your help, I will always be grateful for what Elizabeth has done for me.

Posted by Bryan | April 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you!

The legal team at Blacha Law is simply outstanding. Their experience, knowledge, and support was not only crucial for the successful resolution of my divorce, it also helped to put my mind at ease throughout the process. Most importantly for me, at no point in time did I ever feel unaware or uneducat...ed on case proceedings, which is testament to the level of attentiveness and professionalism provided by Monika, Elizabeth, Donna Jo, and team. Thank you all VERY much for your support, honesty, attention to detail, and excellent representation!

Posted by Barbara | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Successfully Helped Navigate A Challenging Divorce

I would highly recommend Erin O'Connell and the Blacha Law Firm. Erin provided expert legal advice while I was navigating a challenging divorce. I was very impressed by Erin's knowledge of complex legal divorce law and took great comfort knowing she was my attorney during what could be at times ... acrimonious court hearings. Erin will tell it to you straight and provide excellent counsel . She supported me on issues that I needed to stand my ground on and provided guidance on ones that were not worth the emotional and financial investment. I was very fortunate to have her as my attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Beyond outstanding!

I was in dire straights as my former lawyer was dragging his feet and unprepared for court. Monika took my case and did an outstanding job. She is a smart, compassionate, detail-oriented lawyer. Her team is also very compassionate and listens to understand everything about your case. They work very h...ard for you and will advise you as to what is YOUR best interest. I would hire Monika and her team again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend this firm.

Posted by Beth | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney and Staff

I was very pleased with Monika and staff. They were always helpful and friendly. What I appreciated was I always got honest advice.

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Monika M. Blacha's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean McCumber

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jaclyn DeSana

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Monika is a fantastic attorney who truly cares about her clients and works very hard to ensure that they get successful outcomes."

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Kathleen Bondi

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Hannah McKinney

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Monika is an incredible attorney and cares greatly about her clients."

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Rebecca Krawczykowski

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. Blacha. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"

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Matthew Sullivan

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Erin O'Connell

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Monika is exceptionally smart and very driven to protect her clients' interests. She is a superb attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Erik Snapp

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Sean McCumber

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kathleen Bondi

Family lawyer

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Hannah McKinney

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jaclyn DeSana

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jason Traub

Family lawyer

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer

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Erin O'Connell

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Matthew Sullivan

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2016

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2014

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2013

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2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - 2012

Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP

Associations

1999 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Dupage County Bar Association

1999 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

1999 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Education

1999

Northwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Loyola University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2008

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Languages

English

Polish

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