Susan Hickman Butler

Susan Hickman Butler

also known as Susan Butler, Susan H Butler

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 48 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Morton, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

100 S. Main St., Morton, IL

About Susan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

If you are looking to end your marriage, Attorney Butler can help you through this. Chances are good it will be an emotionally trying and difficult period in your life. You will need a lawyer that is compassionate yet aggressive.

60%
Child Custody 20%

Your children are your most important asset. To make sure your parenting schedule is fair to both parents, call Attorney Butler today for a case evaluation.

20%
Family 20%

Attorney Butler is a premier family law attorney that can help you with your family legal needs. She has over 40 years of experience helping people in Illinois through their family issues. Give her a call now.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 48 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1977

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C.

100 S. Main St., Morton, IL, 61550

Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C.

110 S.W. Jefferson, Suite 410, Peoria, IL, 61602

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Susan Hickman Butler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb Knowledge and Execution

From the first initial conversation, Susan and her team have been nothing short of excellent. The team was very empathetic and compassionate about my divorce situation. She and the team took the initiative and responsibility to explain each step and the process, along with the best options for me t...o think about and make a decision. They were just SUPERFANTASTIC at what they do and how they treated me as a person and a client.

Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Susan Butler review

Susan is an outstanding attorney. She is highly responsive, detail oriented, highly empathetic, and overall a tremendous advocate for her clients. I felt very comfortable raising questions and concerns and always felt like Susan had my best interests in mind. During a difficult process, I felt ver...y confident in Susan's abilities to represent me and all things considered, the outcomes of the case were very positive. I feel 100% sure that i chose the correct attorney for my case and would not hesitate to fully recommend Susan to anyone in need of legal services along the lines of her subject-matter expertise.

Posted by Jacquelin | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, HIGHEST DEGREE OF PROFESSIONALISM, EXTREMELY COMPASSIONATE FOR THOSE SHE REPRESENTS!!!

I honestly can't praise or recommend Susan Butler and her staff enough! From 2006 through 2013 we hired her to represent us in a guardianship case. In 2008, I hired her to represent me in a divorce from my ex-husband. In 2012, my husband and I hired her in his child custody case. In 2013, we hired he...r to represent us in our adoption case. Each time we were able to obtain the outcome we wanted for our children and ourselves. Susan is extremely knowledgeable and straight forward. She holds herself to the highest degree of professionalism, and it shows in how she carries herself in and outside of the courtroom. Her care and compassion for those she represents is beyond comparison. The care and time she puts into the cases she takes shows in her representation of her clients, and in the handling of her cases. Her compassionate and knowledgeable staff have also been amazing! Her paralegal, Denise, has heard me cry in times of struggle, but encouraged me that Susan would see us through and fight for what was right. Susan fights for what is in the children's best interest, and won't back down! We've always said she was our BEST advocate for our children, and for ourselves!!! To this day our children will occasionally ask about her, and we've taken a few trips to her office to see her. She has made a positive impact on our children and their lives, and they adore her. I can't thank her enough for all her hard work and time she put into our cases. To be completely honest, if your looking for an attorney she is the one you want beside you, not the attorney your fighting against!!!

Posted by Kim | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Susan explained all my rights in great detail and helped me figure out which options were best for me personally all through the process. When it came to court time she alleviated all nervousness by explaining exactly what she was going to say to me and what was going to happen next! In addition, al...l her staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable!

Posted by Jill | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Peoria's Best!

Susan Butler was the most respectful attorney I have ever worked with. She handled my case with integrity and dignity. Most importantly....... she listened. I always had confidence that she had my best interest in mind at every negotiable moment. She was willing to persevere for justice. Her off...ice staff kept me informed and always answered my emails and phone calls in a timely manner. They made me feel like the "team" was on my side. I knew Susan worked tirelessly on my case and all of her efforts paid off! I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs an attorney with sound character, outstanding ethics and moral decency.

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Susan Hickman Butler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tamara Meister

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Susan for five years and she is one of my law partners. Susan is truly special. She dedicates the utmost attention to her clients and her passion for the law is contagious. Susan is well spoken and persuasive in court, where her experience and expertise shine. What sets Susan apart from other experienced attorneys, however, is that she has not lost her compassion for people going through some of the most difficult times of their lives. I highly endorse Susan."

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Caryn Kamp

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work against Susan on a matter as well as observe her in various other matters. She is always professional and courteous but a zealous advocate for her clients. I endorse her."

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Kelly Giraudo

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have personally worked with Susan for seven years. She is my law partner. She is an amazing attorney. Susan is intelligent, reasonable, personable, and has a strong commitment to integrity and ethics. She is always well prepared and ready to make sound, educated legal arguments. Susan listens and seeks to understand each client's concerns and goals and handles each case with her client's best interest at the forefront."

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Michelle Mosby-Scott

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Butler is an experienced and professional attorney with exceptional knowledge regarding issues of divorce and family law. She is dedicated to meeting her client's objectives and is goal oriented and driven. She is a strong advocate in the courtroom."

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Harry Williams

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You can't go wrong with Susan Butler. She's smart, aggressive, caring, compassionate, and works hard to win her cases. Highly recommended."

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Michael Bush

General practice lawyer

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Kelly Giraudo

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Tamara Meister

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Caryn Kamp

Family lawyer

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Michelle Mosby-Scott

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Harry Williams

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

B-V Rated, Martndale-Hubbell

2019

BV Rated: Exemplary Reputation and Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

B-V Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Outstanding Achievement Award, Professions, Pekin YWCA

1987

Charlotte Danstrom Woman of Achievement Award, Women in Management

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Butler, Giraudo & Meister

1985 - 2010

Attorney, Law Office of Susan H. Butler

1979 - 1985

Attorney, Moehle, Reardon, Smith & Day

1977 - 1979

Associate Attorney, Smith, Peterson, Beckman & Willson

Associations

1979 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

1979 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

1979 - Present

Tazewell County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Buchanan v. Legan

Affirmance of the trial court, in our client's favor

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Education

1977

Drake University Law School

Doctor of Jurisprudence

1974

University of Memphis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

2019 Winter Series Family Law Seminar

How to Collect Penalties for Failure to Withhold

2016

CLE-Winter Series Family Law

Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements under the Amended IMDMA

Languages

English

Activity

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