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  • Peoria, IL
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About Kerrianne

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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Law Office of Jeff Green

316 SW Washington, Suite 1A
Suite 1400
Peoria, IL, 61602

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201412/20/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers1226
      Legal guides1
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Pro Bono Young Lawyer of the YearPeoria County Bar Association2019
      Pro Bono Legal CertificateSouthern Illinois University School of Law2014
      National Association of Women Lawyers AwardSouthern Illinois University School of Law2014
      Pro Bono Legal CertificateSouthern Illinois University School of Law2013
      Pro Bono Legal CertificateSouthern Illinois University School of Law2012
      Intramural Moot Court Second Best BriefSouthern Illinois University School of Law2012
      Intramural Moot Court Competition Semi FinalistSouthern Illinois University School of Law2012
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyWestervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC2016 - 2020
      Licensed InternWilliamson County States Attorney2014 - 2014
      AttorneyVonachen, Lawless, Trager & Slevin2014 - 2016
      Licensed InternPeoria County State's Attorney Office2013 - 2014
      Research Assistant & Coordinator for Self Help Legal CenterSouthern Illinois University School Of Law2013 - 2014
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Young Professionals of Greater PeoriaMember2015 - Present
      Women's Bar Association of IllinoisMember2015 - Present
      Peoria County Bar Association, Pro Bono CommitteeChair 2020-2021 & 2018-2019 | Member 2015-current2015 - Present
      Peoria County Bar Association, Pillars of the Bar CommitteeMember2015 - Present
      Peoria County Bar Association, Lincoln Memorial Banquet CommitteeYoung Lawyers Committee Liaison2014 - Present
      Peoria County Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
      Peoria County Bar Association, Young Lawyers CommitteeVice Chair 2018- 2019 | Member 2013-20192013 - Present
      Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
      American Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      The Catalyst, Illinois State BarFrom Rags to Riches: How the Portrayal of Female Attorneys in the Media has Evolved From Clothes and Fashion to Focus and Success2013
      The Catalyst, Illinois State BarRapists' Rights in Illinois: The new law and what other states can learn from it2013
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Southern Illinois University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2014
      University of IllinoisBS - Bachelor of Science2011
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      In Partnership with Habitat for HumanityPlanning for End of Life Needs2019
      Abraham Lincoln Inn of CourtJury Instructions2015
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      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.

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      Lawyer George William Svoboda

      George Svoboda, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 24, 2020
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      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waters freely offers her advice and experience to Avvo users.

      Lawyer Kevin J. O'Leary

      Kevin O'Leary, Wills and living wills Attorney on Mar 19, 2020
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      Lawyer George William Svoboda

      George Svoboda, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 24, 2020
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      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waters freely offers her advice and experience to Avvo users.

      Lawyer Kevin J. O'Leary

      Kevin O'Leary, Wills and living wills Attorney on Mar 19, 2020
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      Lawyer H. Scott Aalsberg

      H. Aalsberg, Wills and living wills Attorney on Jan 30, 2020
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      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.

      Lawyer Corey Michael Kane

      Corey Kane, Unknown Attorney on Jan 21, 2020
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      Lawyer Joseph Robert Spencer

      Joseph Robert Spencer, Debt collection Attorney on Jan 13, 2020
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      Lawyer Alphonse A. Talarico

      Alphonse Talarico, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 13, 2019
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      I endorse this lawyer as an outstanding credit to the profession.

      Lawyer Robert J Adams

      Robert Adams, Unknown Attorney on Aug 9, 2019
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      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waters has provided thoughtful answers to questions from people looking for legal answers

      Lawyer Peggy M. Raddatz

      Peggy Raddatz, General practice Attorney on Aug 8, 2019
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      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waters has the breadth of experience necessary in a wide area of the law to be a zealous advocate for her clients.

      Lawyer Sergio Cabanas

      Sergio Cabanas, Unknown Attorney on Jul 15, 2019
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      Hard working and very knowledgeable attorney

      Lawyer Jason B. Netzley

      Jason Netzley, Unknown Attorney on Jun 22, 2019
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      Kereianne Waters is a personable, effective attorney who is willing to go the extra mile for her clients.

      Lawyer Benjamin Goldman

      Benjamin Goldman, Debt collection Attorney on Jun 21, 2019
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      I endorse this lawyer. Ms Waters provides insightful knowledge to her clients and has extensive experience.

      Lawyer Nicholas M. Carrescia

      Nicholas Carrescia, Unknown Attorney on Jun 21, 2019
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      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waters is hard working and knowledgeable.

      Lawyer Alexander M. Ivakhnenko

      Alexander Ivakhnenko, General practice Attorney on Apr 25, 2019
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      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.

      Lawyer Leonard Roy Boyer

      Leonard Boyer, Debt collection Attorney on Apr 19, 2019
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      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waters is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients.

      Lawyer Tyler W. Smith

      Tyler Smith, Debt collection Attorney on Feb 14, 2019
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      I endorse this lawyer. I witnessed first hand her tireless efforts on behalf of her clients.

      Lawyer Martin Donald Parsons

      Martin Parsons, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 29, 2016
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      I endorse this lawyer. Kerrianne is a compassionate advocate who works tirelessly for causes she believes in.

      Lawyer Mark V. Clay

      Mark Clay, General practice Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
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      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.

      Lawyer Charles Matthew Miller

      Charles Miller, General practice Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.Kerrianne is bright, enthusiastic and personable.

      Lawyer Jeffrey Ryan Hall

      Jeffrey Hall, General practice Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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      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.

      Lawyer James Brice Newell

      James Newell, Debt collection Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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