Kerrianne Waters
About Kerrianne
Biography
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
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 11 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2014
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Location
Law Office of Jeff Green
316 SW Washington, Suite 1A, Suite 1400, Peoria, IL, 61602
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Posted by Napoleon | July 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
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!
Kerrianne Waters
Replied last July 15, 2020Thank 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!
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Experience
Honors
2019
Pro Bono Young Lawyer of the Year, Peoria County Bar Association
2014
Pro Bono Legal Certificate, Southern Illinois University School of Law
2014
National Association of Women Lawyers Award, Southern Illinois University School of Law
2013
Pro Bono Legal Certificate, Southern Illinois University School of Law
2012
Pro Bono Legal Certificate, Southern Illinois University School of Law
2012
Intramural Moot Court Second Best Brief, Southern Illinois University School of Law
2012
Intramural Moot Court Competition Semi Finalist, Southern Illinois University School of Law
Work Experience
2016 - 2020
Attorney, Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC
2014 - 2014
Licensed Intern, Williamson County States Attorney
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Vonachen, Lawless, Trager & Slevin
2013 - 2014
Research Assistant & Coordinator for Self Help Legal Center, Southern Illinois University School Of Law
2013 - 2014
Licensed Intern, Peoria County State's Attorney Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Young Professionals of Greater PeoriaMember
2015 - Present
Women's Bar Association of IllinoisMember
2015 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association, Pro Bono CommitteeChair 2020-2021 & 2018-2019 | Member 2015-current
2015 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association, Pillars of the Bar CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association, Lincoln Memorial Banquet CommitteeYoung Lawyers Committee Liaison
2013 - Present
Peoria County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association, Young Lawyers CommitteeVice Chair 2018- 2019 | Member 2013-2019
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
Education
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Planning for End of Life Needs
2015
Jury Instructions
Publications
2013
2013
Languages
English
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