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Laura Ann Baluch
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Biography
Laura Baluch is a highly experienced family law attorney practicing in Rockford, IL. She services Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, Dekalb, & McHenry Counties. Laura is a trained Child Representative and Guardian Ad Litem, so she understands the intricacies involved in winning your custody case. She is also a certified mediator and trained Collaborative Law Attorney. Laura handles an array of cases ranging from high-asset dissolution cases to high-conflict custody cases, as well as simple divorces and child support matters. She has the ability to successfully negotiate and settle your case, as well as aggressively represent you at trial, if need be. Laura Baluch is an aggressive attorney who will represent your best interests from day one. She was recently named the Best Family and Marital Attorney in the Rock River Valley by the Rockford Register Star, and was named one of the top ten family law attorneys under the age of 40 in the state of Illinois. She has also been nationally recognized as a top family law attorney by the National Academy of Family Law Lawyers, and has received awards from the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
23 years
Child Custody
15%
23 years
Child Support
15%
23 years
Family
10%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 22 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP
6833 Stalter Dr., Rockford, IL, 61108
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Posted by Dawn | November 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Awful Lawyer , bills you excessively . And she cannot tell you anything about your case nothing absolutely nothing .
Misleading , doesn’t tell the truth , no communication at all , not prepared in court . Negligence , And excessive billing for doing nothing , I fired her , 7000$ n she wants 3000 more . I always had a witness during my phone in office visits except first consultation . Always excuses n long waits t...
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Terrible Experience
Very poor communication, emails were not responded to. Laura Balush was not prepared in court on several occasions. Waste of Time and Money. Her office even, sent an invoice to my adress for another client of hers who lives in another State. Hiring her was a Mistake.
Posted by Paul Remer | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very Satisfied with Service
I highly recommend Laura - she was very helpful with my divorce case and will be recommending her to everyone I know. Thank you
Posted by Asher Goldman | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend this lawyer in Rockford, IL!
I was waiting to post a review until my divorce was finalized, as I have had bad experiences with lawyers before. Couldn't be happier with her services! I was very worried going into my divorce, but Laura was straight forward, and didn't promise on anything she wouldn't be able to deliver. Her and h...
Posted by Drew | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best of the best!
I have hired attorneys in the past and was left with the feeling that my voice didn't matter. Being charged for the smallest things, even making a single copy and postage to mail a letter, seemed to be more of a priority. I had the exact opposite experience with Ms. Baluch. She really listened to me,...
Laura Ann Baluch's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I have worked with Attorney Baluch in relation to child support cases as an Assistant Attorney General, as opposing counsel in a child support case, and as the Guardian ad Litem in family cases. Attorney Baluch is an attorney I recommend to my own family and friends."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Attorney Baluch in the family courts for many years. She is extremely intelligent and determined, which pairs well with her motivation to effectively represent her clients. Attorney Baluch is a well-respected member of the Bar Association."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura Baluch is one of the most upfront, honest and efficient lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2016
40 Leaders Under 40, Rockford Chamber of Commerce
2016
Best Marital and Family Law Attorney in the Rock River Valley, Rockford Register Star
2016
10 Best Family Law Attorneys Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Best Marital and Family Attorney in the Rock River Valley, Rockford Register Star
2015
2015 Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 40 Family Lawyer under 40 in Illinois, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO
2014
2014 Woman of Excellence, Rockton Chamber of Commerce
2014
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2014
Best Marital and Family Attorney in the Rock River Valley, Rockford Register Star
2014
Top 10 Attorney Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top 40 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
10 years of practice of law & leadership in the community, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO
2012
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2010
Advanced Collaborative Law Training Certification, Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
2010
Family & Divorce Mediation Certification, Association for Conflict Resolution
2009
Who's Who Among Legal Professionals Lifetime Award, Strathmore's
2008
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Family Law Certification, Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
2007
Child Representative and Guardian Ad Litem Certification, Winnebago County Bar Association
2007
Appreciation Award, Winnebago County Bar Association
2005
Arbitrator Certification, State of Illinois Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit
2004
Licensed to Practice in Federal Court, United States Federal Court
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP
2003 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP
2001 - 2002
Legal Services Intern, Michigan State University
Associations
2016 - Present
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016 - Present
Stateline Chamber of CommercePresident
2016 - Present
Club Blue Committee
2014 - Present
National Academy of Family Law Lawyers
2014 - Present
The American Society of Legal Advocates
2009 - Present
Ignite Young Professionals of Rockford
2004 - Present
Winnebago County Bar Association, Litigation Committee
2003 - Present
Winnebago County Women's Bar Association
2003 - Present
American Bar Association
2003 - Present
Winnebago County Bar Association Family Law Committee
2003 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers of America
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
2003 - Present
Winnebago County Bar Association
2014 - 2016
Rockton Lions Club
2014 - 2016
Roscoe Chamber of CommerceVice President
2013 - 2016
Winnebago County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - 2014
Roscoe Chamber of CommerceSecretary
2012 - 2016
Roscoe Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
2011 - 2012
IgniteConnect Co-Chair
2009 - 2010
Winnebago County Bar Association Family Law CommitteeChairperson
2008 - 2012
American Heart AssociationGo Red Committee
2006 - 2007
Winnebago County Bar AssociationSecretary
2006 - 2008
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockford
2005 - 2009
Winnebago County Young LawyersPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
J.O. v K.N.
My client was successful, and was awarded joint custody of the minor child, and visitation was promptly ordered on his behalf.
IRMO W.R.
Plaintiff, represented by Attorney Laura Baluch, was awarded custody of the children and the majority of the Marital Property
Education
2003
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor - Magna Cum Laude
1999
Northern Illinois University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
CLE for professionals
Medicare Set-Asides in Personal Injury Settlements
2009
Guardian Ad Litem & Child Representative Training
Guardian Ad Litem Reports
Publications
2013
Thomson Reuters
Inside the Minds: Strategies for Family Law in illinois
2009
WCBA Lawyer Magazine
President's Page
2005
Illinois Appellate Court
IRMO D.L.
2003
Michigan Supreme Court
Amicus Curiae Brief
Languages
English
Activity
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