Carol N. Bailey

Carol N. Bailey

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Family Lawyer at Rockford, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody

120 W. State Street #400, Rockford, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 39 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1986

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 49 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1977

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

WilliamsMcCarthyLLP

120 W. State Street #400, Rockford, IL, 61105

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Carol N. Bailey's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jen | February 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

No nonsense straight shooter!

Carol is wonderful! She tells you exactly what to expect and doesn't sugar-coat it. The consultation was very straight forward and she represented me well. You can also communicate with her via email after hours if necessary. I would recommend her to anyone dealing with family law.

Posted by Cara | November 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend!

Loved working with Carol! She was highly recommended to me by several others. She helped expedite the process, shared her expertise while also allowing me to have the final say, and she was easily accessible via email, phone, or for meetings. You can’t go wrong having Carol on your side.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Carol Bailey gets it done.

Carol Bailey is my divorce attorney. As you may know, this is an extremely difficult time. My divorce is not an easy one. Several businesses and property involved, and, six kids. Carol goes above and beyond to work for me and my family. I am not business savy so having her knowledge and experience on... my side has been crucial. I am grateful that she agreed to take my case.

Posted by B | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the Best

Upon beginning my divorce I had several consultations. All of whom had said I would be fighting a losing battle being a father. All but one. Carol Bailey from the beginning was the only attorney that belived in me and my case. From our first meeting until our last, she didn't tell me what I wanted to... hear but what I needed to hear...truth. Not only did she guide me through a difficult divorce, she exceeded all my expectations. I was more than pleased with Carol and the outcome of my case, and consider her to be a good friend. There is a reason she's called the best in town!

Posted by Chris | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Carol is brilliant

I have used Carol for my divorces and was extremely impressed of her knowledge and quick resolve in handling my circumstances. I would not recommend anyone else to handle my family affairs and have referred her to many of my friends and none have been disappointed. Great job Carol keep up the great w...ork.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2018

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2017

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2014

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2011

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Attorney, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP

1977 - 1988

Assistant Attorney General, Illinois Attorney General's Office

Associations

1977 - Present

Winnebago County Women's Bar Association

Founding Member

1977 - Present

Winnebago County Women's Bar Association

Past President

1980 - 1981

Winnebago County Women's Bar Association

President

Education

1977

Saint Louis University

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

DePaul University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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