$ 200-250 per hour
Paul Thomas Whitcombe
About Paul
Biography
I have 20 plus years of legal experience.
In criminal law, I served both as the Lee County Public Defender and as the Lee County State's Attorney. I've tried approximately 80 criminal jury trials and hundreds of bench trials and other hearings. I am very familiar with local prosecutors and Judges.
In family law, I've been practicing in this area since 1994 when I was with Jenner & Block, a large nationwide firm, in Chicago. I handle divorce, custody, support, adoption, post-decree cases, contempt cases, removal petitions and all other family law related matters.
I also teach Criminal Justice courses such as Ethics, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Evidence at Sauk Valley Community College.
In my spare time, I enjoy photograph, genealogy, reading and movies. I play trumpet with my son and father in a couple local bands and keyboard at my church.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Law Office of Paul Whitcombe, Chartered
223 West First Street, Dixon, IL, 61021-1009
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Olyvia | May 19, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, Attentive, and Experienced.
Paul is a very professional, knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Paul’s confidence and knowledge of the local justice system made me feel I had the best lawyer for my case. Paul is assertive, trustworthy and reliable. He is prompt in returning my calls and responding to emails. Paul established t...
Paul Thomas Whitcombe's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Paul professionally for more than 20 years. He is a fine person and an excellent lawyer. He has the knowledge, skills and intellect that should make any client comfortable with his representation. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul handles cases efficiently and with the utmost integrity. I enjoy having Paul on the other side of a case because not only is he personable, but he is an attorney that you can count on to follow the rules and present his case fairly."
"I have had several cases with Paul. Paul is able to at the same time advocate tirelessly for his client while maintaining good relationships with other attorneys. This skill set goes a long way in the ability to receive the best possible outcome for a client. I I have always found Paul to be extremely professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paul his entire carrier as an attorney both professionally and personally. As an attorney he has one of the greatest legal minds I have ever run across. His work ethic and ability in the courtroom is second to none, and he treats his clients like family. As a person he is of the up most character in every way. I could not give him a higher recommendation."
"Attorney Whitcombe is highly regarded by his peers in family law, criminal law and estate matters."
Lindsey Gorsline
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Alumnus of the Year, Northern Illinois College of Law Alumni Council
Work Experience
2004 - 2008
State's Attorney, Lee County State's Attorney
1996 - 2004
Partner, Thompson & Whitcombe, P.C.
1994 - 1996
Associate, Jenner & Block
1992 - 1994
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court Judge Paul E. Plunkett
Associations
1995 - Present
Lee County Bar Association
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
Education
1992
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2014
Spring 2014
Ethics in Criminal Law
Publications
1994
The John Marshall Law Review
Defamation by Will: Theories and Liabilities
1991
Northern Illinois University Law Review
Mandatory AIDS Testing and the Fourth Amendment
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If a child lives in IL and the non custodial parent lives in Florida, what visitation would they get?
18 May 2015
Q&A
Transferring a family case to another county
13 May 2015