Tomiko L. Ballard

Tomiko L. Ballard

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 28 years

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

321 W. State Street., Suite 201, Rockford, IL

About Tomiko

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

I represent parents in Custody cases, Visitation rights, Father’s rights, Mother’s rights, Paternity, DNA testing, Rights of unmarried parties, Removal, Cases involving domestic violence, & more. Call for a consultation.

27 years

25%
Child Support 25%

I represent mothers and fathers in establishing, increasing, decreasing and terminating child support. Also, I represent parents in petitions for contributions to college expenses. We are well versed in the various collection methods.

27 years | 300 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Includes Contested and uncontested divorces, Cases involving domestic violence, Alimony, Property division, Prenuptial agreements, Post-nuptial agreements, Orders of protection, No stalking orders, & more. Call for a consultation.

27 years

25%
Family 25%

Family issues can often be very difficult to deal with alone. You need someone who is looking out for your family's best interests. I understand these proceedings and will help you build toward a better future!

27 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Ballard Law Office, P.C.

321 W. State Street., Suite 201, Rockford, IL, 61101-1135

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Tomiko L. Ballard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kymberlyn | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful!

The first thing that stood out to me about Ms.Ballard is that she genuinely wanted to gather all of the facts surrounding the case and was very forward with the fact that she would not take on a client if she didnt fully believe it was in the best interest of the child. That made me feel not only tha...t her moral compass was facing north but that she truly cared about her clients and her job. Ms. Ballard was on my case immediately fighting for me. She kept me informed throughout the whole proceedings and confirmed with me before filing anything. She was a blessing to work with and went above and beyond all expectations.

Posted by Maria | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tomiko was a Godsend to our Family

Tomiko brought peace to our family during a difficult custody case. We rarely had to coach her on what to say or do at court dates, she already knew what was in our best interest. She had the knowledge and courage to stand up against my spouse's ex and always had a strategy in place. I wish we onl...y found her sooner! Thank you for everything Tomiko!

Posted by Leo | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So grateful for Attorney Tomiko Ballard!

After years and years of falling short with lawyer after lawyer from everywhere from Chicago to Rockford, Attorney Ballard is the only one that was able to get me RESULTS!! She is good at what she does. I only wish I would have found her sooner so I could have saved my son. Attorney Ballard unders...tood my situation and exactly what I was going through, what I wanted and what I wanted to get accomplished. At times it felt like she could read my mind because she would get things done without me asking! I live out of state and for the first time in the last 18 years of going to court, I was as stress free as could be even on court dates because I knew she was taking care of it. I definitely recommend Attorney Ballard.

Posted by Mrs Barnes | March 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience!

Attorney Ballard responded promptly, demonstrated knowledge of the laws relative to my family law case and was easy to speak with!! I would definitely recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child Custody

Tomiko Ballard handled a very difficult custody/child relocation case for me with ease, and confidence. Not only did she know the Law, she applied it and reassured me that things would be resolved in my child's best interest at heart, in which it was. Already living in another state, Tomiko handled m...y case from afar and we were successful. After mediation me and my ex husband communicate better and get along in which we never had in the past. I would definitely recommend her.

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Tomiko L. Ballard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Arnquist

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ballard is an outstanding advocate for her clients."

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Alexis Simmons

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Attorney Ballard as an opposing attorney on my case, and I fully endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Ballard Law Office, P.C.

2007 - 2011

Associate, Evans, Loewenstein, Shimanovsky & Moscardini, Ltd.

2002 - 2007

Owner, Law Office of Tomiko L. Buchanan

2000 - 2002

Associate, Engelberg & Hillison

1997 - 1999

Assistant Public Defender, Winnebago County Public Defender's Office

1994 - 1994

Intern, State Farm Insurance Company

Associations

2011 - Present

Winnebago County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

Valparaiso University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1994

Northern Illinois University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2011

Bless the Works of Our Hands Diffusing Anger in the Workplace

Languages

English

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