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 11 - 15 of 23 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Dean Murin | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Professional and effective representation

I was a client of Ed Murphy for a significant traffic violation. Ed's guidance and leadership was very good, and his ability to maneuver in the local court system resulted in an expeditious and favorable ruling. He is professional and it is clear that he placed his integrity and my best interests a...t the forefront of his engagement.

Posted by Todd | January 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellant Service

I was a client of Ed Murphy. I am also a trial attorney and familiar with the legal process. I can absolutely recommend Ed and his staff. They are extremely professional, courteous, and very reassuring. They also were able to make appropriate referrals to other professionals to help with the inve...stigatory and emotional aspects of divorce.

Posted by Nazha | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Review of Mr. Murphy

Mr. Murphy was very pleasant and very easy to work with. I really appreciated his transparency and his great knowledge. He will work with you to do what is best for you as his client. I would recommend him.

Posted by Monica | January 24, 2014 | Child Support

Great Experience and Highly Recommended

I can give you a $30K reason why I would highly recommend Mr. Murphy and his office. The final outcome from the services he provided in my case included, catching major discrepancies in my ex-husbands paperwork for child support and what he had paid the previous years, his tax returns and his financ...ial documents that he and his lawyer filed with the courts. He and his assosiates performed outstanding work on my long and exhausting case. I was also very happy to see the epic moment where he was able to get my ex-husband to admit in court, falsifying the documents, as well as, commit perjury. Mr. Murphy was committed to my case and did an "over the top" exceptional job!

Posted by Carson | May 03, 2013 | Family

Above the Rest, Family Law

Ed Murphy was recommended to me by a close friend about 4 years ago. Since that time, he has helped me with several cases, one of recent which resulted in successfully obtaining more visitation time with my children. I found not only that his knowledge of family law was exceptional, but also being ...very strategic and forward thinking. Ed is very honest and upfront about your case, and doesn’t provide false hope. His team is highly skilled, efficient and customer focused. I place Ed Murphy in high regards and will continue to recommend him.

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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

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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