About Christa M.
Christa M. Winthers began her legal training at North Central College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2000. She continued her studies at Valparaiso University School of Law and received her J.D. in 2005. Those years shaped her approach to legal work: methodical, fact-based and attentive to procedure.
After law school, Winthers entered private practice and built a career in Illinois. She is a lawyer at Antoniolli, Cerny & Winthers, P.C., where she handles matters that arise in state courts and administrative settings. Her day-to-day work involves advising clients, drafting filings and appearing on their behalf in hearings. Colleagues describe her as a steady presence in the office and the courtroom.
Winthers maintains professional ties across the Illinois bar. She holds current memberships in the DuPage County Bar Association and the State Bar of Illinois. Those memberships keep her plugged into local and statewide developments and provide regular opportunities for continuing legal education. She has participated in association meetings and professional gatherings aimed at staying current on changes in practice and procedure.
Her practice covers a range of issues commonly faced by individuals and businesses in the region. She counsels clients through dispute resolution and the procedural steps that accompany contested matters. She prepares pleadings, manages discovery, and represents clients at hearings and trials when necessary. The work calls for a blend of legal research, negotiation and advocacy. Winthers balances courtroom work with client counseling, and she adjusts her approach to the circumstances of each case.
Outside of casework, she contributes to the firm’s internal work on case strategy and client intake. Clients who come to Antoniolli, Cerny & Winthers, P.C. encounter a lawyer who values clarity and practical solutions. She remains active in local legal circles and continues to pursue professional development through bar association resources. Currently she practices law at Antoniolli, Cerny & Winthers, P.C., representing clients and handling matters across Illinois.
