Family Law
Helena L. Trachtenberg
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Attorney Helena Trachtenberg is dedicated to working with couples facing complex family law issues. Her experience in working with soon-to-be-ex-spouses has offered her valuable perspectives on the different approaches couples might take for marital dissolution. Whether a couple is seeking a traditional litigated divorce or mediated or collaborative law approaches to divorce, Attorney Trachtenberg has the experience couples seek. She also speaks Russian and enjoys working with couples for whom English is a second language.
Overview
- Russian
- University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 2011
- Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, 2011
- Florida, The Florida Bar, 2010
- Chicago Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Illinois Chapter - Fellow
- Collaborative Divorce Illinois - Active Professional Member & Certified Collaborative Law Professional
- Lake County Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- DuPage Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- Florida Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- Illinois State Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals - Active Professional Member
- Decalogue Society of Lawyers - Active Professional Member
- DePaul University School of Law Family Law Advisory Board - Active Board Member
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - Active Professional Member
- SHALVA - Legal Committee Member
- 19th Judicial Court / Lake County Court - Child Representative / Guardian ad Litem
- Russian
- Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, 2011
- Florida, The Florida Bar, 2010
- Chicago Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Illinois Chapter - Fellow
- Collaborative Divorce Illinois - Active Professional Member & Certified Collaborative Law Professional
- Lake County Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- DuPage Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- Florida Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- Illinois State Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association - Active Professional Member
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals - Active Professional Member
- Decalogue Society of Lawyers - Active Professional Member
- DePaul University School of Law Family Law Advisory Board - Active Board Member
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - Active Professional Member
- SHALVA - Legal Committee Member
- 19th Judicial Court / Lake County Court - Child Representative / Guardian ad Litem
- University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 2011
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Family Law Mediation
- Collaborative Law: Family Law
Additional Information
Q&A
At Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group we are sensitive to the many issues a couple faces when pursuing a divorce or other marital dissolution action. We know these moments can be very hard on spouses and families, and we are incredibly sensitive to this. We treat our clients as we would our own family and friends.
In addition to divorce services, our legal team is experienced with parenting coordination, post-decree modifications, adult guardianships, and more. For engaged couples planning to get married, we offer prenuptial agreements.
Professionally, we are trained mediators and have earned professional certifications in collaborative divorce law. These two approaches to divorce can offer many benefits to couples and should be considered in addition to traditional litigated approaches. We maintain active memberships with many professional associations including the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Collaborative Divorce Illinois, The Lake County Bar Association, The Lake County Bar Association, The DuPage Bar Association, and other important organizations.
We invite you to contact us and schedule a time for a consultation.
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