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

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by John | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Susan is an advantage

Susan has been our family attorney for many years now. She handled my daughter's divorce, responding with alacrity to all her needs in a difficult time. She is 100% prepared when going to court. Documents are prepared and ready for submission. She cares about her clients and does what she can to ...protect them. I'd recommend Susan and her team for any family related legal needs. Susan is an advantage.

Posted by Lynn | February 07, 2014 | Family

THANK YOU SUSAN BUTLER! YOU AND YOUR STAFF ARE AMAZING!

Susan Butler and her staff are very caring, compassionate and trustworthy! Susan's knowledge about divorce law was very comforting to me in such a stressful time in my life - the end of a 30 year marriage! She and her staff were always quick to respond to any questions and concerns of mine! Susan w...as very professional, yet very friendly, open and easy to talk to about many of the concerns I had during my divorce proceedings! She negotiated a very fair settlement! She is a very strong lawyer with the facts about the law to back it up! I appreciated that she was willing to give me the facts about the the law and did not leave me with any doubts or false hopes in my case! I would not hesitate to hire her again, and I would highly recommend Susan to anyone who needs a divorce or family law attorney! She is an amazing woman and does an excellent job! Susan and her staff receive an EXCELLENT RATING from this very satisfied client!

Posted by Kevin | February 05, 2014 | Family

SB Law Saves Lives

Susan Butler was a true god send. My ex wife had custody of our children and hopped from guy to guy and all different locations. My child support was spent on her habits. Then one day she said she is going to marry some guy she new twenty some years ago and move over three hundred miles away. She cl...aimed there was nothing I could do about it. She took my kids and left to be with their new dad. I didn't know what to do so I took my case to Susan Butler. Susan listened and took notes in an amazing fashion because she told me everything I told her word for word after I talked. That was impressive because I was freaked out at the time and talking real fast. Then Susan told me what to do and what she was going to do. I didn't have to do much other then come up with character witnesses. Susan first got my kids to me through the court, interviewed witnesses and family, and fight my case in court. We had a tough fight because my ex's lawyer was playing the fact that my ex was a woman and my kids were two girls that need their mom. Susan fought the good fight and proved instability. We won but even if we had lost I would have still been impressed by Susan's efforts. Susan gave a very impressionable sense of care towards me and my girls who were scared through the battle because they had time with me where they saw structure. It was an amazing win because I am now a single father who has his kids living with him. That is almost unheard of. I have had my girls living with me for five years now and it is a dream come true. We celebrate the day they came to live hear with a vacation every year. It was Florida last year for our vacation. Every other day is like a dream. I look back at the struggle and thank God everyday that I saw Susan Butler's phone number and gave her a shot at helping me. I don't know how it all worked out but my only understanding is that there actually are good lawyers with ethics out there.

Posted by TGO | January 27, 2014 | Family

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!

I would recommend Susan Butler to represent you in any family law issue. Susan is professional, compassionate and is dedicated to her profession. Susan did not sugar coat anything during my case. She provided me the answers to my case that a knowledgable and experience attorney would know. Every male... in the State of Illinois understands the laws of this State are one sided, yet Susan was able to negotiate a fair settlement for my family, allowing me to be a father to my children. I have yet to meet another Family Law Attorney that has the respect of Judges and fellow Attorneys. Again, I would highly recommend Susan Butler and her highly qualified staff to assist you in any of your family law issues.

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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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