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G. Edward Murphy is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Murphy & Dunn, P.C. and has been one of the best divorce, custody, and family law attorneys and lawyers in Peoria, Bloomington, and Central Illinois for the past 32 years. He knows how to litigate your case when necessary, negotiate favorably if possible, and win your case for you and your children in court. He is a skilled trial attorney, but also a capable mediator and problem solver.
He has been lead counsel running Murphy & Dunn, P.C. for the past 30 years since he was 26 years old and has been winning cases ever since. He and his firm have handled over 8,000 cases and he knows what he is doing. He knows the law, the other family law attorneys, and the family law Judges and uses those skills and his experience to obtain the best possible result for you and your family. He is the divorce and custody trial attorney you want on your side. Together with his team of attorneys and paralegals, they will do their very best to win your case.
G. Edward Murphy is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law, where he graduated 3rd in his class. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Peoria County Bar Association. He serves on local family law committees and is a member of the family law section at both the national, state, and local levels. He is also a certified family law mediator. G. Edward Murphy is the lead attorney for the law firm and handles cases throughout the State of Illinois.
G. Edward Murphy has a history of success in all that he has undertaken. He was a successful student-athlete, excelling in sports as an All-State baseball player and golfer in high school, and pitching in baseball for Illinois Central College and The University of Iowa in college. In law school, he continued this level of success by graduating 3rd in his entire class, writing as an Editor for the Law Review, and competing in the Moot Court competition. This history of accomplishment in both academic and athletic arenas prepared him well for becoming the trial lawyer that he is. For the past 30 years, Mr. Murphy has continued to excel in all areas of family law. Each year he is repeatedly voted one of "Illinois Law and Leading Attorneys" in Family Law, a distinction given to only the top six percent of attorneys in the State of Illinois.
He is a respected member of the bar and a leading attorney in the family law arena. He can handle all areas of family law, including all aspects of custody and divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, civil unions, gay and lesbian custody and divorce, farm divorces, child support, visitation, maintenance and alimony, hidden assets and income cases, relocation and removal, college expenses, high income, and high asset divorce cases, adoption, paternity, post-decree matters, and all family law related matters. He also handles family law appeals.
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39 years | 8,000 cases
39 years | 8,000 cases
39 years | 8,000 cases
39 years | 8,000 cases
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121 NE Jefferson Street., Suite. 200, Peoria, IL, 61602
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Posted by Don | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Ed Murphy has represented me a few times over many years and did a great job for me. His office and staff treat everyone with respect and are very good at what they do. I would 100% recommend Ed Murphy and his office to anyone needing professional help and guidance during there time in need.
Posted by Chelsea | September 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
The worst Attorney I've ever dealt with. Horrible / NO communication. Talks to women poorly. Insulted me many of times. Had to fire him for telling me im acting a "dumb little girl", and how I need to stop being I'm an "intelligent girl. " He lost his mind. That's not how you're going to speak to me...
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had the absolute BEST experience with this law firm for my divorce! They were kind, considerate, and very very helpful. They got back to me as quickly as possible and made everything exactly how I wanted it.
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
My first appointment to the law office set the tone of professionalism. From the front receptionist, Paralegal, and Ed. Ed listened and reassured us that he would handle the case successfully. I worked with Lori, Paralegal, most of the time. She was efficient, pleasant, and exceptionally easy to...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Ed and his team have demonstrated that they are the dominate legal council in the Peoria area. Ed can be trusted to deliver and defend you for the most difficult cases. My ex wife filed a HIPPA case against my wife to gain access to medical records to ecploit my wife and restrict parenting time and...
"Ed Murphy is one of the preeminent divorce and matrimonial lawyers in Downstate Illinois. He represents his clients aggressively and expeditiously in order to obtain a prompt and appropriate resolution for each of his cases."
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2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Family Law Showcase, Newsweek Top Family Law Firm
2011
Showcase 2011, Newsweek Top Family Law Firm
2008
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
1988 - Present
Partner, Murphy & Dunn, P.C.
1987 - 1988
Attorney, Davis and Morgan
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Peoria County Bar AssociationMember
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Temporary Relief Under New Marriage Act
2014
Maintenance Statutes
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