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 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.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer

Attorney Carol Bailey was my lawyer through a very stressful and emotionally -charged divorce. She is an extremely skilled lawyer and knows the intricacies of divorce law. Attorney Bailey went above and beyond what is expected from a divorce attorney. She was extremely sensitive to the emotional turm...oil that most people experience throughout the divorce process. Also, she was able to settle my very complicated case without me having to experience a lengthy and traumatic trial. This attorney is top-notch, and I am so grateful I had her to negotiate my settlement -- one that exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend Attorney Bailey!

Posted by G | September 18, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Review

Attorney Carol N Bailey handled my divorce case. She is known for being a husband hater and somebody who is mostly interested in bleeding her clients dry of the money with overpriced and excessive billing. That's exactly what happened to me. At first I was very vengeful so I went along with the antic...s, but soon I realized all that was occurring was that my bill was going through the roof. For over a year i paid Attorney Bailey's monthly bills in full. Forty thousand dollars and 14 months later, I got to the point that I owed Attorney Bailey a several thousand dollars and could only pay her in partial (until my divorce settlement occurred), she couldn't wait to send me packing - she hurriedly talked me into caving in and agreeing to a marriage settlement agreement that got me just enough liquid money to pay my bill to Attorney Bailey and gave everything else (much more than would have been awarded had I stuck it out) to my husband.

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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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