About Alexa R.
Alexa R. Baltes combines a liberal arts background with professional legal training. She studied English literature and political science as an undergraduate, then earned her law degree at the University of Notre Dame Law School. The mix of humanities and law shapes her approach to legal problems. It gives her an eye for argument and an ear for clear writing.
At Illinois Wesleyan University Baltes completed a B.A. in English Literature and Political Science. She moved on to the University of Notre Dame Law School for her J.D., where she refined research skills and courtroom-ready analysis. Her academic path emphasized reading closely, arguing precisely and explaining complicated ideas plainly.
After law school, Baltes entered private practice. She joined Consovoy McCarthy PLLC as an associate. In that role she handles legal research, prepares briefs and supports case development. Colleagues say she brings careful attention to written work and a methodical approach to case preparation.
Baltes is admitted to practice in Illinois and holds current membership in the Illinois State Bar. She works within the firm’s office in Illinois and participates in the firm’s broader casework. Her work often involves collaboration with other attorneys on multi-step litigation projects. She spends much of her time drafting, editing and organizing filings for use in court and in negotiations.
Her undergraduate studies continue to influence her professional style. The training in literature helped shape her drafting and editing instincts. Political science fed an interest in how laws operate in practice. Together, those disciplines inform how she structures legal arguments and assesses statutory and constitutional questions.
Colleagues describe Baltes as deliberate in her preparation and clear in her writing. She is focused on producing work that is precise and accessible to judges and clients alike. Outside the office she has maintained professional ties through the Illinois State Bar and participates in firm matters that require close teamwork.
She practices law in Illinois and currently works on litigation matters at Consovoy McCarthy PLLC.
