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Maureen Williams

Maureen Williams

Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense

Felony, Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Criminal Appeals, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Battery & Assault

now called Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Experience: 34 years
Language(s): English
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About Maureen

A steel fist hidden in a velvet glove.  A quarter of a century of legal experience to her credit, central Illinois criminal defense attorney Maureen Williams has earned a reputation as a tireless advocate who arrives in court prepared to argue on her client’s behalf. Outside the courtroom, Williams’ dedication doesn’t flag. She’s never too busy to answer her clients’ questions and return their phone calls, routinely meets with them for evidence review/strategy sessions.

Call today to learn more about my fee structure.

Experience

Owner

Law Offices of Maureen Williams

Present

Peoria, IL

Contract Attorney

Office State Appellate Defender

2007 - 2011

Law Clerk

State of Minnesota 5th Judicial District

1992 - 1993

Law Clerk

Minneapolis City Attorneys Office

1990 - 1991

Admission

Verified Illinois

2005

Verified Minnesota

1991

Education

Creighton University

Bachelors (Accounting)

1985

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Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member | Minnesota State Bar Association
  • President Peoria Symphony Guild
    2016 - Present
  • Member Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    2014 - Present
  • Volunteer OSF Hospital
    2008 - Present
  • Member Appellate Lawyers Association
    2005 - Present
  • Member Illinois State Bar Association
    2004 - Present
  • Member Peoria County Bar Association
    2004 - Present
  • Board Member Prairie State Legal Services Board
    2008 - 2012
Honors / Awards
  • American Jurisprudence Award – Constitutional Law
    1990
  • Prairie State Legal Services, Exceptional Commitment to Pro Bono Service, Equal Access to Justice Award
    2016
  • In line to graduate from Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College August
    2019

Notable Work

Publications

Avon How to Help your Attorney get Best result for You        

2015


Minnesota State Bar Association publication World according to Judge Randall

1995

Additional Info

Founded 1993

Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense Highlights

Felony, Misdemeanor, White Collar Crime, DUI-DWI, criminal appeals

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