Natalia’s background as a lawyer representing litigants in family law matters, personal injury cases and employment disputes makes her an ideal choice as your mediator.

Natalia Blaskovich grew up on a farm in western Iowa, where she learned the value of hard work and community. After graduating from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003, Natalia dedicated herself to serving others through her legal career. She began at Iowa Legal Aid, helping those in need, and later became a partner at Reynolds & Kenline law firm in Dubuque, Iowa. With experience handling divorce, employment, landlord-tenant, personal injury, and criminal defense cases, Natalia has always put her clients’ well-being at the forefront of her practice.

Her career also includes time as a prosecutor in Clayton County, Iowa, and over 14 years as a trained mediator, during which she has conducted more than 100 mediations. Natalia’s deep care for her clients has driven her to explore alternative dispute resolution methods, recognizing that the courtroom is not always the best avenue for justice. Today, she serves as a part-time magistrate in Iowa’s 1st Judicial District, presiding over small claims and simple misdemeanor cases, where her commitment to fairness and her passion for helping others continues. Natalia has been married for over 20 years and is the proud mother of two children. She is an avid quilter and enjoys supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes.