Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 61820

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My name is Scott Lerner.  I have been practicing law since 1992.  I am a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign.. The geographical scope of my practice includes East Central Illinois, including Champaign, Ford, Piatt, Vermilion, Douglas and Coles Counties.. My main areas of practice include but are not limited to family law and criminal defense law.. I do not charge for an initial consultation. My prices are reasonable and I will work with people on payments. There will be some retainer in most cases. Let my experience help guide  you through this process. Yes, I am experienced but also affordable.

Marie J. Casteel has been practicing family law for over a decade, providng families with representation that they can trust.. Marie has worked professionally with children and families for over 15 years. Her practice has primarily focused on family law work that includes dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities (child custody), child support, maintenance, orders of protection, and adoptions. She works closely with families to represent their interests and achieve equitable results – financially, and in the best interests her clients and their children.

Kate Murray is an attorney specializing in real estate and family law.  She represents buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions throughout Central Illinois.  Her practice is also focused on all areas of family law including but not limited to divorce, child support, custody, decision-making disputes, and adoption.. Kate graduated from the University of Illinois where she majored in Political Science and History.  She obtained her law degree from Catholic University in Washington D.C.  She is a member of the Champaign County Family Law Bar and the Illinois State Bar Association.  Kate is licensed to practice in Illinois, New York, and Connecticut.

I have been practicing law in the Champaign-Urbana area for more than 20 years.  My experience with the local courts, judges, attorneys, institutions and agencies, has given me a well-rounded understanding of optimal approaches to litigating cases, negotiating settlements, and advising clients about other resources available in the community.. I address my client's concerns and objectives on an individual basis, and work to understand the most desired outcome for them considering legal, personal and family dynamics, financial, and individual needs.   I truly work WITH my clients.. I make myself available outside of normal business hours to accommodate my clients' schedules and to minimize the impact on employment and other commitments.

I attended undergraduate school from 1988 – 1992 and graduated from Illinois College in May 1992 magna cum laude. I attended Southern Illinois University School of Law 1992 – 1995 and graduated December 1995 with a Juris Doctorate degree. While attending law school, I had an externship at the Jackson County Public Defender’s Office and also worked at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic at the law school.. I was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in May of 1996. Therefore, I have been in practice for over twenty years in Champaign and Springfield areas.. I began in private practice with a law firm in Springfield, Illinois which handled family law, bankruptcy and other miscellaneous legal issues. I practiced at the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office and Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Offices Child Support Enforcement Divisions for 15 years collectively. Therefore, I have a strong handle on all child support issues. I again worked in private practice with a law firm in Champaign, Illinois handling mostly family law and some probate work.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Decatur and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Decatur and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Decatur and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Decatur and surrounding areas.