Sarah Louise Gorham

Sarah Louise Gorham

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Rock Island, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, State, Local And Municipal Law ... +2 more

100 17th St Ste 405, Rock Island, IL

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5

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Family 55%

12 years

55%
Litigation 20%

12 years

20%
Appeals 10%

12 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 11 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 12 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Stengel, Bailey & Robertson

100 17th St Ste 405, Rock Island, IL, 61201-8717

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Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney

She was very good and answered all my questions and made sure I knew what to expect

Posted by David | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

David

Sarah is, quite simply, an outstanding attorney. She put a great deal of time, thought, and care in to my case, and I am extremely satisfied with the result. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in her area of specialty.

Posted by Scott | January 07, 2021 | Child Support

Best Choice!

I spent 18 yrs dealing with attorneys who did nothing to assist me in my nightmare with my ex-wife putting me further and further into debt and despair. Every time I turned around the ex was taking me back to court for one reason or another regardless that she received a excellent support and extra e...xpense funds from me, even when our boys lived with me full time for a year. Over the years I had numerous attorneys, none who fought for me or even cared about the truth. None of them went into court prepared to fight, to prove the truth. For example, my ex took me to court stating I owed over $1000 in back child support. This was false as the money was automatically taken out of my paycheck each pay period. My attorney at that time told me it was only $1000 and I should just pay it. He was fired. The years continued with similar attorneys, even those I spent more money on because they weren't local. Every time we would go to court I would be the one that put hours into going over financial statements and bills for myself and I would constantly have to whisper in my attorney's ear during court letting them know what was being said wasn't true and that my ex was lying about her financial situation., Nothing was said, nothing changed and I had to sit there while the judge bought the lies and deceit and awarded her more money each time. I ended up having to work 2 side jobs while holding down a full time career, so my new wife and I could survive. My ex was engaged living in his home paying his double mortgage payments each month to pay his home off quicker because they had all of my money on top of theirs. Not to mention the injustice because in court she claimed she paid a high priced mortgage but it was not her home and it was high priced because by choice, they were paying double. No attorney, prior to Ms. Gorham, ever brought that out in court. At one time, with the incorrect advice of a previous attorney, I ended up over paying my ex $15000 in a 3 year span and a judge awarded it was a "gift". Frustrated, at the end of my rope, I found and retained Sarah, not really having any expectations. All I can say is WOW! Sarah kept me informed with every little detail, she took notes and went over every little thing that others had ignored. I was shocked at how well she went over all the financial statements I made, as well as my ex's. This was typically never done by any previous attorney. Ms. Gorham remembered details that I had not and it was all brought out in court...even finding my ex-wife in contempt (something no other attorney attempted to do). Sarah not only won my case but with the truth finally out in the open, even the judge apologized for what I had been through. I still can't believe I finally had justice and I am forever grateful. Sarah is caring, thorough, professional and diligent and I would highly recommend her. During my 18 years of constant battles with an ex-wife I gave up on getting a fair shot in court, until Sarah came to represent me. I tell everyone I know about her and what an excellent attorney and person she truly is

Posted by Lee | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Outstanding!

I was referred to Sarah Gorham by a friend of mine that had used Sarah for her divorce. I am so glad I made that call. I had no clue where to start for an adoption. I called Ms. Gorham and made a appointment to meet with her. I got in fast, and the staff was great. She took her time and answered al...l my questions and suggested what we do and where to start because I was so frazzled. I hired her on the spot. Her attention to detail and her calming reasoning put my mind to rest. She really made the adoption a smooth process for my family. We are complete now and forever grateful.

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Stengel, Bailey & Robertson

Education

2013

DePaul University College of Law

JD

2010

St. Ambrose University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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