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Kerrianne Waters

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  • Peoria, IL
  • Licensed for 6 years
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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. 

Practice areas

OtherExpungementWills and living willsNursing home abuse and neglectPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 55%

  2. Nursing home abuse and neglect: 15%

  3. Wills and living wills: 10%

  4. Expungement: 10%

  1. Debt collection: 5%

  2. Power of attorney: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

316 SW Washington, Suite 1A
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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 Law201412/06/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers1214
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Pro Bono Young Lawyer of the YearPeoria County Bar Association2019
National Association of Women Lawyers AwardSouthern Illinois University School of Law2014
Pro Bono Legal CertificateSouthern Illinois University School of Law2014
Pro Bono Legal CertificateSouthern Illinois University School of Law2013
Intramural Moot Court Competition Semi FinalistSouthern Illinois University School of Law2012
Intramural Moot Court Second Best BriefSouthern Illinois University School of Law2012
Pro Bono Legal CertificateSouthern 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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Expungement

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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!
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Kerrianne Waters' response: 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!

Personal review

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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.
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Kerrianne Waters' response: Thank you, Steve. It is always great working with you!

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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.

Kevin O'Leary, Wills and living wills Attorney on Mar 19, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.

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.

Corey Kane

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Joseph Robert Spencer, Debt collection Attorney on Jan 13, 2020
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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.

Robert Adams

I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waters has provided thoughtful answers to questions from people looking for legal answers

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.

Sergio Cabanas

Hard working and very knowledgeable attorney

Jason Netzley

Kereianne Waters is a personable, effective attorney who is willing to go the extra mile for her clients.

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.

Nicholas Carrescia

I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waters is hard working and knowledgeable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

James Newell, Debt collection Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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Cost

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      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
      PAYMENT METHODS

      Cash, Check, Credit Card