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ProAngela Baker Evans
also known as Angela Evans, Angela Michelle Baker
Avvo Rating 10
- Peoria, IL
- Licensed
About Angela
Angela Evans is a former prosecutor who loves trial work as much as she respects small businesses. Angela began her own law firm because she strongly believes that zealous legal representation can be cost-effective when standard business processes merge with sound legal competence. Angela’s compassion and interest in family law matters is derived from her own personal experiences in family law as well as her professional endeavors in this practice area.
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 40%
- Litigation: 40%
General Civil Litigation Trials
- Family: 20%
Dissolution of Marriage Appeals Child Support Civil Unions Custody and Visitation Maintenance/Alimony Marital Settlement and Separation Agreements Parentage/Paternity Cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2010 | 05/16/2017 |
| AL | Authorized to practice law | 2008 | 12/15/2014 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 4 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
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| Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012 Downstate Young Lawyer of the Year | Illinois State Bar Association | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Angela Evans Law | 2013 - Present |
| Attorney | Quinn, Johnston, Henderson & Pretorius, Chartered | 2012 - Present |
| Attorney | Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC | 2010 - 2012 |
| Deputy District Attorney | Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, Birmingham | 2008 - 2009 |
| Goverment & Commercial Contract Procurement | Self Employed Attorney Consultant | 2007 - 2010 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
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| Abraham Lincoln American Inn of Court | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Construction Law Section; Women & the Law Appointed Member | 2011 - 2013 |
| Peoria County Bar Association | Co-Chair, Special Committee on Mentoring | 2011 - 2013 |
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| Heritage Square v. Zu Zu, Inc., et al. | Trial Court ruling of no personal liability due to duress and lack of consideration affirmed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Aspatore Book publication | Strategies for Family Law in Illinois: 2015 ed.: Leading Lawyers LeveragingAlternative Dispute Resolution, Negotiating Alimony and Child Support, and Managing Client Expectations | 2014 |
| Illinois Lawyer Now, Quarterly | ISBA Award Winners Committed to Profession, Community | 2012 |
| The Catalyst, Illinois State Bar | Taking the War Out of Words: The Art of Powerful Non-defensive Communication by Sharon Ellison | 2012 |
| Illinois Lawyer Finder | Angela Baker Evans: Catching More Bees with Honey than Vinegar | 2012 |
| The Catalyst, Illinois State Bar | Incentives to Being Woman Owned | 2011 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| Auburn University, Auburn | English & Political Science Double Major | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Rotary Club | Litigation as a Business Decision | 2014 |
| Peoria Women in Leadership Monthly Luncheon | Legal Issues Effecting Women | 2011 |
Reviews
(13) 4.5 starsAttorney endorsements
(2)
Robert Hills, Medical malpractice Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Bouldin, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Wonderful person and great lawyer. Contact Angela for family, divorce and adoption in Peoria.
Cost
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Contact
Angela Evans Law
110 SW Jefferson.
Suite. 500
Peoria, IL, 61602
Office (309) 839-8340
Website