Top Separation Lawyers Near Me in Peoria Area

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experienced Separation attorney serving clients in Peoria and surrounding areas.