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Michael Jonathan Smith

Family Attorney at Rockford, IL

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For over thirty years Attorney Michael J. Smith has provided experienced family law representation. Family law includes many areas such as dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody and visitation, child support, parentage (paternity), Orders of Protection and post decree issues as well as adoption and guardianship.

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Licensed for 42 years
State IL
Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law
Acquired 1980
Updated 01/06/2023

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Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law, LLC
4615 E State St Ste 101
Rockford, IL, 61108-2156

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Posted by Beth | July 16, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
Mike did an excellent job for me with a child support ,health care expense, and school tuition case. Mike worked hard to get me the reimbursement I was owed. He was always straightforward and explained my options. This was a long drawn out case because of ex but Mike was just as dedicated in the beginning as he was in the end. He ultimately got me everything I deserved. You can’t go wrong hiring Mike.
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Posted by Michele | January 29, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Mike is a great attorney. Hes a straight forward kind of guy. He will review your options and let you know where you stand, good or bad. Glad to have him on my side.
Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Honest and Affordable
Mike worked hard to assist me without spending unnecessary money. He kept me informed of what was going on and always explained to me what our next options and/or steps were.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 275-275 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Michael Smith, Attorney at Law, LLC
  • 2017 - 2020
  • Partner Attorney
  • Abate and Smith
  • 1994 - 2017
  • Owner
  • Law Office of Michael J. Smith
  • 1991 - 1994
  • Attorney
  • Balsley, Morse & Smith
  • 1981 - 1991
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Education

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • N/A
  • Western Illinois University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • N/A

Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1980 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1980 - Present
  • Winnebago County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1980 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Leading Lawyers
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2020
  • 10 Best Attorneys
  • 10 Best Attorneys
  • 2020
  • Leading Lawyers
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2019

Speaking Engagements

  • American Bar Association Family Law Advisory Panel
  • American Bar Association Family Law Advisory Panel
  • 2020

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Rockford Family Lawyer Michael Jonathan Smith
Michael Jonathan Smith
Family Attorney
Rockford, IL
Licensed for 42 years