Ms. Baluch was born in Rockford, Illinois. In 1999, she married her husband, and they have one son who was born in 2008. Ms. Baluch enjoys volunteering in the local community with many great organizations, including the Rockford Women’s Cosmopolitan Club and the American Heart Association, to name a few. In her free time, she enjoys golfing and spending time with her family and close friends.
Laura A. Baluch
Laura A. Baluch
Attorney Laura Baluch is a Partner with the law firm of Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP, one of Rockford’s largest law firms. Ms. Baluch obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University and her Juris Doctor law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, graduating Magna Cum Laude. As the first female partner in her law firm’s 80-year history, she focuses her practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, support issues, and the allocation of parental responsibilities. She states, “The process of a divorce or parenting dispute is one of the most difficult times someone can possibly go through. I love being able to help my clients get to a point where they can see the light at the end of the tunnel. They can see that it’s going to be ok.”
Ms. Baluch has been named as a Leading Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Magazine and was named one of Rockford’s 40 Leaders under 40 in 2016. She was also recognized as being one of the Top 50 Family Law Attorneys under 40 in Illinois by the American Society for Legal Advocates. She has been nationally recognized as well, being named one of the top family law attorneys by the National Academy of Family Law Lawyers and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. It is no wonder with her abilities in the courtroom and her fierce advocacy for her clients that she has won the “What Rocks” award four years in a row as the best marital and family law attorney in the Rock River Valley. “Since I was in 2nd grade, I knew that I wanted to be a lawyer because I wanted to help people. Winning the award in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 is an incredible honor and I am so very appreciative for the confidence and support my community and clients have in me.”
In addition to Ms. Baluch’s commitment to her work, she is dedicated to her family and community. She has been married to her husband, Mr. Jim Baluch, for 18 years together they have a 9 year old son. “People who know me, know that family is very important to me.” Ms. Baluch serves on the Executive Leadership Team for the American Heart Association, serves as a board member for United Way, a board member for the Stateline Chamber of Commerce, and is heavily involved with Club Blue which focuses on annually raising funds for various charitable organizations in the Rock River Valley. “I think Rockford is a great place and I give back because I love this community and the people in it.”
Education
J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Magna Cum Laude Law Journal Member (2003)
B.S. Northern Illinois University (1999)
Affiliations
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Among Legal Professionals, Lifetime Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Winnebago County Bar Association, Former Secretary
Illinois Trial Lawyers of America
American Bar Association
Winnebago County Women’s Bar Association, Former Secretary
Winnebago County Young Lawyers, Former President
Winnebago County Bar Association Family Law Section, Former Chairperson
Rockford Women’s Cosmopolitan Club
American Heart Association, Executive Committee
Ignite
NEXT Rockford
Junior League of Rockford
Licenses
Illinois