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Tomiko Ballard has the experience and determination to assist you with your family law case. In addition to her 22 years of trial experience in family and criminal law, she is a certified family law mediator and Guardian ad Litem. Tomiko can help you with your family law issues whether it involves divorce, domestic violence, obtaining an order of protection, collection of child support, a visitation dispute, or relocation of a child to another state.
Tomiko represents an equal amount of mother's and father's to stay abreast of the winning arguments for both sides. Going through a family law case can be very stressful therefore Tomiko prides herself in keeping the client abreast of the current events in the litigation, educating the client about the current state of the law, minimizing court appearances for working parents, and returning calls in a timely manner. Tomiko has compassion for her clients and realizes that it is not a file but actual people who have to live with the court's rulings.
Tomiko's office is located in downtown Rockford, Illinois. In addition to Winnebago County, Tomiko practices family law in Winnebago, Ogle, Boone, Stephenson, and Dekalb counties.
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28 years
28 years | 300 cases
28 years
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321 W. State Street., Suite 201, Rockford, IL, 61101-1135
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Nico | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great lawyer!
My experience with Tomiko was outstanding. I have recommended several fathers to her. She is extremely determined to get the best for you and your child.
Posted by Shannon | February 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Former client
As a former client of Attorney Ballard, I would highly recommend hiring her as your attorney. She has a great work ethic, positive attitude, and she is extremely compassionate. Due to her integrity and problem solving skills, I hired her twice to represent me in a custody and child support case. I ...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2015
Legal Services
Attorney Buchanan was knowledgeable and straight forward with her clients of all possibilities of the outcome. I used her on two occasions, and she provide excellent service on both.
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2015 | Child Custody
Excellent Family Law Resource
"As a dad, I thought it a daunting task to receive custody rights for my child. This was especially true when I was dealing with a parent who refused reasonable communication, to co-parent and attempted to alienate me from our child. Attorney Buchanan was recommended to me by two friends, one that u...
Posted by Horace | January 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Superwoman has a new name!
Going through a divorce is never an easy experience to begin with, but with Tomiko L. Buchanan taking over my case it took the weight right off my shoulders. She talked me through the whole process, and made sure I was aware of questions that would come up as well. Even when it was over she walked m...
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
2011 - Present
Winnebago County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1997
Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
2011
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