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When you come to McCall Law Offices, you can have confidence in the help you can receive from a criminal defense attorney in Peoria who has your best interests in mind. Attorney Christopher S. McCall has dealt with all kinds of criminal cases, and he is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you today. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois College of Law. He has received a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo for both DUI and Criminal Defense. He also has been noted by Super Lawyers®. Attorney McCall received wonderful experience while working at the law office of Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick. He has dealt with all kinds of criminal cases and has the competence and experience you need at this time. He has a thorough understanding of the criminal process and wants to take on your case and provide you with the help and aggressive defense you’re looking for as you combat your charges and pursue a fresh start at life. Have you been indicted with charges of violent crimes of any kind? Are you dealing with accusations of theft crimes? It is imperative that you take immediate action and seek out the help you need as soon as possible. Attorney McCall is up to the task, having assisted numerous other individuals who are dealing with issues much like yours. He has experience with drug crimes charges and accusations of DUI. In addition, if you are facing charges of federal crimes, you can have confidence in the help you can procure here. Whatever the details of your case may be, do not wait any longer to contact this law office and receive the help you need now.

Trial experience for your case: I'm a former prosecutor, former public defender, and former state court judge.  Over 45 years legal experience. I've handled thousands of cases litigating over 150 jury trials to a verdict.

Practice in labor and employment law representing employers, and related litigation in federal and state courts. Represent clients before EEOC, OSHA, USDOL, NLRB and similar state agencies. Work-related visa practice before USCIS. Regular speaker and author on labor, employment and immigration topics.

Phil received his Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Philosophy and Math from Southern Illinois University in 1972. He received his Juris Doctor in the charter class of Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1976. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois; United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court.. Prior to attending law school, Phil served with the United States Army. He is a decorated Viet Nam veteran and was awarded two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and the Air Combat Medal, among others. Phil joined Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C. as an Associate in 1976 and became a Member of the Firm in 1982. He represents, as General Counsel, over 150 public libraries throughout the State of Illinois and six of the ten regional Library Systems. In addition, he assists other types of local governments, including cities, school districts, and park districts. He is an experienced appellate advocate and practices before the Industrial Commission in Worker's Compensation matters. Phil is also a published author on behalf of the Illinois State Bar Association.. Phil is a member of the Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois, the Peoria County Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He has served for over thirteen years in the Assembly of Delegates of the ISBA and has served on dozens of committees, section councils and task forces during his tenure. Phil is also active in a number of community organizations, including the Children's Home Association of Illinois and the Peoria Youth Service Network. He is a regular presenter to numerous Illinois State Library Institutes, the Illinois Library Association's Annual State conventions, the Illinois Association of Park Districts State Convention and Annual Legal Symposia, and to dozens of continuing education programs for various library systems.

Peoria attorney Morgan Coby believes family law is entirely unique from every other law out there. The difference, she said, comes down to the personal difference she is able to make for clients and their families.. “I believe that what I am doing really helps people and their families,” Ms. Coby said. “This is truly personal to me as well as my clients and I think this is why family law is such a great fit for me. I am invested in their cases and want the best for their families.”. Ms. Coby puts everything she has into each of her cases because she understands that the outcome will have long-lasting implications.. “I am very dedicated in anything that I do,” she said. “Family law especially because I know what I am doing has major effects of people’s lives for many years to come.”. Ms. Coby’s dedication helps her as she works with each client to set goals that they hope to achieve in court. She then does whatever she can to help them move on to the next chapter of their life.. “I want what is best for them and their family and will do everything I can to make sure that happens,” Ms. Coby said.

My name is John P. Lonergan. I am a former prosecutor who has been practicing law since 1992. I devote my practice to the handling of criminal and family law matters. Licensed in Missouri, Texas, and Illinois, I have extensive experience in protecting the rights of the accused. I recognize that people require aggressive representation. I also recognize that many attorneys fail to stay in regular communication with their clients. It is my goal, in each and every case I handle, to ensure that your rights are fully protected and that you are always up to date as to the status of your case.I will promptly return your phone calls, quickly respond to emails, and will make myself available to answer your questions. I regularly provide clients with my cell phone number so I may be reached directly.

MR. URBAN  concentrates his practice primarily in the area of Family Law and is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  Mr. Urban has been involved in all facets of Family Law practice since 1990, including divorce, contested custody matters, original and post decree support and maintenance proceedings, division of large and complex marital estates including medical professionals, legal professionals, executives, farm divorces, business owners and self employed individuals, division of retirement income plans and stock option plans, domestic violence matters, paternity, custody modification matters, contested grounds matters, pre and post nuptial agreements, modification of divorce judgments, and appeals.  In addition to his Family Law Practice, Mr. Urban has over fifteen years of experience in the representation of employers in employment law related matters including discrimination claims, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, wage and hour claims, assisting employers in development of procedures and employment documents such as employee handbooks and related materials, and advising employer's human resource personnel on a regular basis on employment matters as a preventative measure.  Mr. Urban also is available to assist clients with a variety of litigation related matters including real estate, personal injury, contract disputes, probate/estate litigation, and administrative proceedings.

Mr. Olexa is an AV Rated trial and business attorney currently in his 20th year of practice.  His experience is extensive and diverse.. Mr. Olexa has represented clients in a wide variety of lawsuits in state and federal court including defense of companies in complex product liability cases, representing both defendants and plaintiffs in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, representation of businesses and their owners in breach of contract, tortious interference, fraud, and trademark and tradename infringement claims, representation of commercial property owners in breach of lease claims, representation of insurers in insurance bad faith claims, representation of Home Owners Associations (HOAs) and property management companies, as well as representation of buyers, sellers, and real estate agents in real estate litigation.  He has participated in mediations, arbitrations, bench trials, jury trials, and handled appeals arising from those trials.. Mr. Olexa also has experience representing individuals and businesses in connection with personal and business related legal matters, including things such as business formations, employment agreements, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and agreements for the sale and purchase of businesses and their assets.  Mr. Olexa also frequently assists his clients with their estate planning needs, including the preparation or amending of their Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills.  He has also handled guardian and conservatorship matters and estate retaled litigation arising out of will and trust disputes.

Mr. Halliday was born and raised in Peoria, IL, and he is the founder and owner of Halliday Law, LLC. The opening of his own office in central Illinois was a process that started at the end of 2017 after having been a partner in a major Chicago based litigation law firm. He has been practicing law for over 15 years in the Chicagoland area working on high profile cases and multi-million dollar claims. Mr. Halliday has helped clients win cases on both the prosecution and defense sides of legal claims. Having experience on both sides of matters has allowed him to maximize the results for his clients’ cases.

KILLHAM LAW OFFICE has the advantage of an experienced former trial Prosecutor.  Clients have the benefit of a veteran trial Prosecutor with experience in Maricopa County Criminal Courts.  I know the personnel and have interacted with them from both sides of the judicial system.  I know how the Prosecution thinks and their strategies.  I can anticipate their moves.  Most defense attorneys do not have extensive Prosecutorial experience. This experience provides an outstanding advantage when defending your case, fighting for your rights and freedom.  Use my experience to your advantage with your criminal case.

Karen focuses her practice on the transactional needs of individuals and their families - estate and retirement planning, business planning and succession, trust and estate administration. Additionally, she provides the firm and its clients with up-to-the-minute Federal and State Tax Research and prepares estate and income tax returns for many of the Firm's clients. She is a frequent lecturer on estate and business legal issues.. A native of Alton, Illinois, Karen resides in Peoria with her husband, Scott Bell, and their two daughters. She is active in community organizations and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Methodist Health Services Corporation (Methodist Medical Center of Central Illinois), Human Service Center, and Community Foundation of Central Illinois.

JOSEPH M. BORSBERRY concentrates his practice in criminal, juvenile, traffic and family law matters. He has lectured on Illinois family law issues to lawyers and judges at the Peoria County Bars Association.

Jim has been affiliated with the Kavanagh firm since 2004, providing sole representation to most of his clients as well as collaborating on various cases. Jim’s 47 years of experience affords expert counsel to the rest of our attorneys on numerous matters. Born and raised in Peoria, Jim graduated from Woodruff High School in 1954. He served the next four years in the United States Navy Submarine Service, including a tour of duty in the Pacific. Following his military service, Jim graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign, in 1962 and earned his Juris Doctor from the University Of Illinois College Of Law in 1964. In 1965, Jim opened his first law office in Peoria. In the decades to follow, he was a leading partner in several firms, including Hafele & McDade. He is admitted to practice before all Illinois courts, as well as area Federal and Appellate courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. Jim has served as Secretary of the Peoria County Bar Association and President of the Abraham Lincoln Inns of Court. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of Haute, a Peoria-based nonprofit group dedicated to developing entrepreneurship in African nations. Haute was founded by Ben Hafele, Jim’s son and a former Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa. Jim and his wife, Lynda, live off Koerner Road near the City of Peoria, where he enjoys family time with two grandsons. A past member of the Peoria Ski Club, Jim frequents the Colorado mountains each winter.

Jason Netzley is an attorney and mediator who concentrates his practice on criminal defense, family law, drivers license reinstatement, probate, wills, trusts, and estates. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law and previously worked as an assistant state's attorney in McLean and Woodford counties. Jason is a Central Illinois native who grew up on a farm in Logan County and now lives in Morton with his wife and a house full of cats.

I started my career representing injured workers and accident victims. I love performing extraordinary legal work for extraordinary working people and helping folks of all walks of life. When I started Strong law Offices in 1999, I wanted a firm that prides itself in being "working lawyers for working people". I have dedicated myself to creating a legal team that is dedicated, hard working, and driven to succeed in life, work and happiness. I have tried, argued and arbitrated claims and cases from the smallest of towns to the largest of cities. I have received recoveries for employees from all professions, trades, and jobs. I have dealt with injuries ranging from catastrophic, complex, and complete to minor, major and massive. I have worked and dealt with health care providers, experts, defense attorneys, large companies, insurance carriers and all other obstacles or road blocks placed by opposing parties or carriers to interfere, infringe or infuriate the rights of injured workers or accident victims. I have lobbied for new laws and defended good laws from the efforts of insurance carriers and large business interests to defeat the rights of the poor, the tired and the weak. My life and my law practice are dedicated to the service of helping injured workers and accident victims and will utilize any legal means necessary to protect and preserve those victims' rights to get help and get better from their injury

I help cannabis business, banks, start ups and even people achieve their legal goals.. I also develop websites and do SEO - so I find it amusing that I can make bullet points and bold stuff - but add zero links.

I have always considered myself an advocate for those in need of assistance.  The practice of law is a perfect outlet for my thirst to assist individuals in many aspects of their lives.  Personal injuries suffered by innocent people and caused by careless tortfeasors can often leave people feeling ignored, confused and helpless.  While advocating for the injured, I am determined to create an even playing field with insurance company often too mindful of their bottom line than the injured.  At Hall, Rustom & Fritz, we work hard to make sure our clients receive legal protection, responsiveness and the timely resolution to their cases.

I am an aggressive, compassionate, and experienced attorney who will help aide you through the difficult family law situation inwhich your find yourself. Your family law case is personal to you and I understand that you need a lawyer that cares about you, your situation, your children, and can  empathize with the emotions you are feeling and challenges you are facing. I have more than 14 years experience aiding my clients through some their most difficult and tumultuous times.I look forward to the opportunity to serve as your representativein court and help you obtain the just result in your case.

Garth Madison is an attorney with 15 years of experience and provides appellate, civil litigation, and general business counsel services throughout Illinois.

G. Edward Murphy is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Murphy & Dunn, P.C. and has been one of the best divorce, custody, and family law attorneys and lawyers in Peoria, Bloomington, and Central Illinois for the past 32 years. He knows how to litigate your case when necessary, negotiate favorably if possible, and win your case for you and your children in court. He is a skilled trial attorney, but also a capable mediator and problem solver.. He has been lead counsel running Murphy & Dunn, P.C. for the past 30 years since he was 26 years old and has been winning cases ever since. He and his firm have handled over 8,000 cases and he knows what he is doing. He knows the law, the other family law attorneys, and the family law Judges and uses those skills and his experience to obtain the best possible result for you and your family. He is the divorce and custody trial attorney you want on your side. Together with his team of attorneys and paralegals, they will do their very best to win your case.. G. Edward Murphy is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law, where he graduated 3rd in his class. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Peoria County Bar Association. He serves on local family law committees and is a member of the family law section at both the national, state, and local levels. He is also a certified family law mediator. G. Edward Murphy is the lead attorney for the law firm and handles cases throughout the State of Illinois.. G. Edward Murphy has a history of success in all that he has undertaken. He was a successful student-athlete, excelling in sports as an All-State baseball player and golfer in high school, and pitching in baseball for Illinois Central College and The University of Iowa in college. In law school, he continued this level of success by graduating 3rd in his entire class, writing as an Editor for the Law Review, and competing in the Moot Court competition. This history of accomplishment in both academic and athletic arenas prepared him well for becoming the trial lawyer that he is. For the past 30 years, Mr. Murphy has continued to excel in all areas of family law. Each year he is repeatedly voted one of "Illinois Law and Leading Attorneys" in Family Law, a distinction given to only the top six percent of attorneys in the State of Illinois.. He is a respected member of the bar and a leading attorney in the family law arena. He can handle all areas of family law, including all aspects of custody and divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, civil unions, gay and lesbian custody and divorce, farm divorces, child support, visitation, maintenance and alimony, hidden assets and income cases, relocation and removal, college expenses, high income, and high asset divorce cases, adoption, paternity, post-decree matters, and all family law related matters. He also handles family law appeals.

For over 20 years I have represented people and businesses through the difficult process of bankruptcy, under Chapter 7, 11 and 13, offering reasonable fees and payment plans.  I am always available to answer questions and explain the process.

For more than 30 years, Dave has focused on representing people and their businesses in Arrowhead, Glendale, Peoria, Deer Valley and  Sun City.  He has had many of the same business clients for decades and now works with the second generation of the family members running those businesses.. Even the most complex issues can be handled by Mr. Brnilovich.  He has handled business buyouts and sales, partnership breakups and business mergers.  He has created companies and had them dissolved.  Most every type of real estate issue has been addressed by him.  He has represented buyers and sellers of land, homes, apartments, shopping centers and industrial buildings.  He has represented brokers and agents, lenders and investors, landlords and lessees.. Mr. Brnilovich has represented scores of clients in a wide variety of lawsuits in state and federal court such as vehicle and equipment financing, engineering and architectural disputes, illegal subdivisions, flooding and drainage issues.  He has tried cases involving Will contests, trust disputes, misrepresentation and fraud, trade name infringement; non-compete agreements, franchises and distributorships.. Many long term clients first came to Dave for a one hour consultation. Often, the person’s issues were resolved with common sense advice during that initial meeting.  Frequently, those same people have returned to Mr. Brnilovich or have referred others to him years later with more complex business or personal issues that required arbitration or a lawsuit.  Such long-term relationships have made him a common fixture in the West Valley.. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in real estate and holds an A-V Preeminent™ Peer Review from Martindale Hubble. (Meets very high criteria of general ethical standards.)

Elizabeth Langford, Attorney at Law. Elizabeth Langford has practiced law in the Phoenix area since 1990. She grew up in Phoenix and attended Arizona State University to obtain her undergraduate degree. She then attended the University of Arizona where she obtained her Juris Doctorate.. Just out of law school, Elizabeth worked as a Public Defender, gaining untold experience and confidence before of judges and juries. She then started her own firm where she practiced for 23 years in all areas of family law as well as consumer bankruptcy. She is well known for her dedication to her clients’ best interests and as an aggressive advocate for her clients and their children.. Elizabeth volunteers as a Maricopa County Judge Pro Tem, offering her time, knowledge and expertise to the court and the family court participants.. By joining the Law Office of Katherine Kraus, PLLC,  Elizabeth is now able to devote her entire day to the practice of law and helping her clients through this difficult time in their lives.. Her extensive bankruptcy knowledge provides her with a unique perspective in family law cases. She knows that finances are most frequently the basis of divorce and helps her family law clients plan for their post-divorce futures. Her goal is always to reach the best result for each client while acknowledging that each client may have different goals. Elizabeth has good ideas and creative suggestions that she can share with you and recommend for your individual situation.. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her daughter, her "foster failure" dogs and refinishing furniture.

Bruce Thiemann is a member of Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C. He has practiced law in Peoria since 1978. Bruce joined the firm in 2005 and previously practiced as a sole practitioner. Civil litigation, corporate, real estate, insurance defense, licensing, trust and estate, and municipal cases and clients have all formed Bruce's area of concentration. A fourth generation Peorian, Bruce is a 1967 graduate of Woodruff High School. Following high school he attended Cornell College and Illinois State University before joining the Army where he served a Helicopter Door Gunner with the 7th Squadron, 1st Air Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam in 1969. Following service, Bruce attended Illinois Central College, Bradley University, and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History in 1975. Bruce then attended Southern Illinois University School of Law, New England School of Law in Boston, and Washington College of Law of the American University in Washington, D.C. where he received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1978. He is admitted to practice law in all Illinois State Courts, and is admitted in the United States Supreme Court, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Central and Northern District Federal Courts. A resident of East Peoria since 1986, Bruce and his wife, Teri, have two children, Bob and Maggie. Bruce has been active in local Veterans' activities including spearheading the WWI and WWII Memorial on the Courthouse Square in Peoria, Illinois.