Maureen Williams | Peoria Criminal Lawyer
Maureen Williams
now called Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Felony, Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Criminal Appeals, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Battery & Assault
https://www.heartofillinoiscriminaldefense.com
- Law Office: Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense
- Law School: Hamline University School of Law, JD 1991
- Status: In Good Standing * Status is reviewed annually, For latest information visit here
- Licensed: 33 years
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Law Offices of Maureen Williams | Peoria, IL | Present |
| 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 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamline University School of Law | JD | Law School | 1991 |
| Creighton University | Bachelors | Accounting | 1985 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 2005 |
| Minnesota | 1991 |
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
Cases
Minnesota v. Bragg, Minnesota S. Ct. (C1-97-2039 1998)
Minnesota v. Basting, Minnesota S. Ct. (C5-96-493 1997)
Illinois v. Pamela Slater, Illinois S. Ct. (886 NE 2d. 986 2008)
Publications
- Avon | How to Help your Attorney get Best result for You | 2015
Minnesota State Bar Association publication | World according to Judge Randall | 1995
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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| Verified Credentials | Date Verified |
|---|---|
| (2005) Licensed as Attorney in Illinois. Verified with Illinois State Bar Association. | June 20, 2019 |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2016-06-15
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416 Main St
Ste 829
Peoria, IL 61602
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