G. Edward Murphy

G. Edward Murphy

4.7
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

121 NE Jefferson Street., Suite. 200, Peoria, IL

About G. Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

Practice Limited to Custody, Divorce & Family Law Matters

39 years | 8,000 cases

35%
Divorce and Separation 35%

Practice Limited to Custody, Divorce & Family Law Matters

39 years | 8,000 cases

35%
Alimony 10%

Practice Limited to Custody, Divorce & Family Law Matters

39 years | 8,000 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

Practice Limited to Custody, Divorce & Family Law Matters

39 years | 8,000 cases

10%
Family 10%

Practice Limited to Custody, Divorce & Family Law Matters

39 years | 8,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Murphy & Dunn, P.C.

121 NE Jefferson Street., Suite. 200, Peoria, IL, 61602

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G. Edward Murphy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 23 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Results Oriented Family Law Attorney

I hired Ed to represent me in my child support matter and he exceeded all of my expectations. He is a true professional, incredible negotiator, very detail-oriented, and truly cared about my case. He was very attentive to my concerns and needs, and took the time to understand my particular situat...ion and the type of settlement that I needed. Ed’s staff is also amazing. They were responsive, professional, and cared about my case. I recommend Ed and his team wholeheartedly!

Posted by Kevin | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

5 Stars

Ed Murphy represented me in a Divorce case and recently in a Child Support case. He was extremely efficient, competent and knew exactly what approach to take to attain a positive outcome to these cases. He was very reasonable and would give constructive advice when he thought that I was being ... unrealistic about issues that I thought may be relevant. He will fight for you and is excellent at mediating differences between parties and in achieving solutions. He also listens very well and tries to enact a clients objectives. So I made sure to tell Ed how that I wanted to approach issues and he was excellent in advocating this for me. His staff is top notch and efficient. Unlike some other attorneys, you won't waste time on needless and costly commucation (e.g., lengthy emails, phone conversations, etc.) just to pad the attorney's pockets. He is very cost effective and conscientious about expenses that you may incur. In the courtroom, Ed is thorough, knowledgeable, and quick on his feet "so to speak." You know and the opposing attorney knows that he is going to advocate and fight for you. Ed is also very good in mediating agreements between parties with good outcomes. I couldn't have had better representation.

Posted by Ken | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Mission Accomplished

Engaging the services of Mr. Murphy & team to terminate alimony now and forever was the goal and this goal was satisfactorily realized. From the beginning, Mr. Murphy exuded confidence as he presented various scenarios of possible outcomes. Always moving forward with what was my most important obj...ective, Mr. Murphy devised a strategy and successfully executed the steps necessary to achieve what was desired. Hats off to Mr. Murphy and his entire team as they all exhibited professionalism, courtesy, encouragement and support during the entire process. Mr. Murphy is highly recommended by me.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Master at work

Mr. Murphy is a master strategist and negotiator. He and his team does excellent work. Thinking of every angle in the case, they are proactive with data, filings and records. Although case results vary, am offering some advice: hire an experienced lawyer with countless resources, be familiar with... and have all financial records and other pertinent documents, describe all facts, do not hold back the smallest of details, know your strategies and the consequences, do your best to remove your emotions, and trust Mr. Murphy and his team will have your best interest at heart. I will be grateful for the rest of my life to Mr. Murphy and his team for everything they did obtaining a successful outcome, financially speaking. Mr. Murphy is highly recommended in my book.

Posted by Greg | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Good result, great lawyer.

I hired Mr. Murphy for my divorce last year. The consultation was helpful, and I was given realistic expectations as to what to expect during the process. My divorce was quite straightforward, the ex and I had little in terms of assets to divide, and we had already reached a tentative agreement regar...ding the living arrangements for our son. Given the relative simplicity of the situation, the case was able to get resolved quickly and efficiently. I felt the fee's assessed in my case were accurate, and no billed time was wasted on the law office's end. Mr. Murphy was able to give good advice in terms of shaping the settlement to meet the original expectations, whilst providing me protections in the agreement I had not thought to consider. There was outside-the-box thinking used regarding the division of liabilities the ex and I had accrued that gave me a good result going forward in life. There were a few surprises from the other side of the case regarding custody as we neared the court date. Mr. Murphy and his associates were able to give me good advice to remain calm, and to provide other strategies in the event that adjustments would need to be made, so my time with with my son would be protected. Overall, I was pleased with the efficiency and efficacy of Mr. Murphy and his team. I got an adequate amount of time with my son in the parenting agreement, and I got the good result I was hoping for when the divorce had concluded. If I have any future legal needs regarding the situation, I will not hesitate to hire Mr. Murphy again.

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edward. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Timothy Howard

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Partner, Murphy & Dunn, P.C.

1987 - 1988

Attorney, Davis and Morgan

Associations

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

Member

Education

1987

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Peoria County Bar Association, Local CLE Committee

Temporary Relief Under New Marriage Act

2014

Peoria County Bar Association, Local CLE Committee

Maintenance Statutes

Languages

English

Activity

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