Erin Victoria O'Connell
Blacha Law Office LLC
Erin O'Connell has dedicated her career to practicing in areas of law that affect families and the everyday lives of individuals. Erin was drawn to these areas of law because she enjoys the people she meets in the course of her practice and representing their interests legally. Erin has handled countless family and residential real estate matters and in every case has been reminded that respect, privacy, thoroughness, availability and understanding are crucial. Whenever possible, Erin works towards an amicable resolution of any contentious matter with the overall goal of zealously representing clients while simultaneously concerning herself with preparing and positioning clients as best as possible for their lives post-decree or post-transaction.
Erin O'Connell earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2004. While in law school, Erin earned a Certificate in Family Law through DePaul Law's Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck Family Law Center. In addition to earning her Certificate in Family Law and taking an extensive number of family law classes, Erin worked during law school and beyond for one of the Chicagoland area's premier family law attorneys. In this position, Erin gained invaluable experience in family law working on complex divorce cases, including complicated asset distribution cases and difficult and delicate child custody and support issues, as well as simpler divorce matters.
In February 2018, Erin joined the Blacha Law Office, LLC in Naperville, Illinois. Erin is a member of Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.