The first time I met with Kerrianne we were talking about my case and how old it was. She said something that I wish more thought the way she did. She really made me feel like she was going to do everything she could to help me, and she did! Thank you Kerrianne
Kerrianne is an amazing attorney. She helped me when no one else was willing to. She got my record expunged and sealed. She always sent me email updates explained whole process. She’s a very nice person as well! Thank you Ms. Waters!
I was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois. I attended the University of Illinois College of Business and upon graduation I headed down to Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale. During my time in Carbondale I was able to volunteer for two years at the Self Help Legal Center earning recognition both years for the amount of time I provided pro bono services. I also volunteered my time with the Immigration Detention Project at the Tri County Detention Center in Ullin, Illinois. In my third year of law school I was asked to run the Self Help Legal Center, which I gladly did.
During the summer after my first year of law school I studied abroad in Ireland (Dingle, Galway, & Dublin) and in Wales. Classes ranged from International Criminal Law to International Intellectual Property. This five week program was one of the deciding factors in choosing which law school to attend.
During the summer after my second year of law school I obtained a license to practice law under the supervision of the Peoria County State's Attorney, Jerry Brady. Through this license I handled the Traffic docket nearly every day which ranged from first appearances to bench trials. I also used my license in the Misdemeanor court room where I had bench trials and handled my first jury trial which we received a favorable verdict. I also did research for Felony cases when I wasn't in court.
With this license, I returned to the Peoria County State's Attorney's office on my winter break from school to assist in the Traffic and Misdemeanor courtrooms. I also utilized this license during my Spring semester my third year of law school when I worked with the Williamson County State's Attorney's Office in Marion, Illinois. I worked in Traffic and Misdemeanor Courts there as well.
Upon graduation and passing the bar, I returned to central Illinios and I am honored to be working at firm that I clerked for throughout college and part of law school. I am happy to be back in Peoria and I am working with many attorneys who teach me about all areas of the law.
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Thank you
The first time I met with Kerrianne we were talking about my case and how old it was. She said something that I wish more thought the way she did. She really made me feel like she was going to do everything she could to help me, and she did! Thank you Kerrianne
Posted by Napoleon | June 22, 2020
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Expungement
Kerrianne is an amazing attorney. She helped me when no one else was willing to. She got my record expunged and sealed. She always sent me email updates explained whole process. She’s a very nice person as well! Thank you Ms. Waters!
Response from Kerrianne WatersJuly 15, 2020
Thank you so much for your review, Napoleon! I really enjoyed working with you and I am glad we are both so happy with the results! Wishing you all of the best!
Posted by Stephen | April 30, 2019
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Personal review
We used Ms Waters to update our Will and Trust documents, she was completely thorough timely and caring. As that went well I also used Ms Waters for our small business to work on contractual documents with clients. I believe she worked in our best interest on both accounts.
Response from Kerrianne WatersMay 1, 2019
Thank you, Steve. It is always great working with you!
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Anderson v. Syngenta Corporation, Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Syngenta AG, et al.
This case was transferred to a Federal Court in Kansas for consolidation. In 2016 it was converted into a Class Action Suit where it settled for $1.5 Billion.
Associations
Young Professionals of Greater Peoria
Member
2015 - Present
Women's Bar Association of Illinois
Member
2015 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee
Chair 2020-2021 & 2018-2019 | Member 2015-current
2015 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association, Pillars of the Bar Committee
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2015 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association, Lincoln Memorial Banquet Committee
Young Lawyers Committee Liaison
2014 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association
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2013 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee
Wills and living wills Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Kerrianne Water has dedicated her career to helping clients. She brings her vast knowledge of the law and experience together to work zealously for her client providing them with the best possible results. I definitely endorse her."
General practice Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney Kerrianne Waters for her notable legal determination to provide a reliable, legally accurate and timely assistance for her clients.
Counsel Waters actively provides a great service to the community by giving excellently balanced legal answers and positions herself as a valuable legal asset to her prospective clients."
General practice Attorney | Aug 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Mrs. Waters. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."
General practice Attorney | Jul 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kerrianne is a reputable, hard-working and highly strategic attorney that is not only personable, she cares for her clients and takes their cases personally. I highly recommend her."