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Acquired: 2008
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
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333 Main St., Second Floor, Peoria, IL, 61602
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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Hired for a divorce. She was 100% unfamiliar with my case and asked for things at the hearing that I didn’t even want, while failing to seek the things I hired her for. She rushed through the hearing, was unable to focus on anything, and lost everything.
All Divorce trials are organized with a detailed property distribution grids which are created with extensive collaboration between the client and the team at Watson Law. Property distribution grids clearly show all marital assets, all marital debts, dissipation, and further show requested allocation i.e. the proposed order to the Judge. All assets and debts presented to the Judge must be backed up to the penny with hard evidence. Hard evidence can be, an itemized statement, a bank transfer, titles, promissory notes, loans, and the like. If an item needs to be valued, the client makes the determination to hire an expert to value said asset or dissipation, or rely on the evidence the team is able to present to the Court. No attorney can request property or debt allocation of which there is no evidence, nor can any attorney request of a Judge an allocation that is contrary to fact and law. All property distribution grids have clearly referenced hard evidence which is also given to the Judge at the time of trial. No Attorney can guarantee any outcome from a Court. Watson Law will not present requests to a judge which are not based in fact or law. We thank you for your continued understanding of our strong dedication to attorney ethics and our passion for applying the law to the facts of each and every case.
Posted by Molly | May 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I am not quite sure where to begin...I had originally hired a previous lawyer to represent me for my divorce (which started in 2019). The previous lawyer did not seem to be doing much work on my case nor did did I feel heard when I explained my case to them. I ended up asking them to withdraw as my l...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Had a child custody case. Seemed like she was too busy to take care of my case because nothing got done unless I was the one asking and reminding her and her paralegal what was going on. I also received extremely important information given to me by her paralegal that was incorrect. They were not on ...
I am sorry you feel that way. My door is always open to all my clients to schedule a meeting with me to review any strategy or information you wish to review with the attorney. Clients are encouraged to do so as often and frequently as they feel they need in their case. In addition, clients have my personal cell phone number to address any emergent concerns they may have at any time. My extremely talented staff are directed by myself personally in all their interactions and work. Naturally an attorney's strategy and opinion may change as the case progresses and detailed facts and evidence is revealed. Watson Law with our fully client integrated digital file systems is the foremost in the area in providing a high level of personal service to each and every one of our clients. It is vital in this open visitation environment to retain an experienced attorney to ensure that your final orders reflect the needs and reality of your family. In addition, an experienced attorney will be able to anticipate and draft orders which will reduce the potential for future conflict between households. Watson Law with 20 years of experience is the best choice for navigating you and your family through these family issues. As always, we wish you and yours health and happiness. Sincerely, Linda Watson
Posted by Sara | February 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
She was very helpful with anything I needed and very knowledgeable. Her staff was also very friendly.
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Linda recently represented me with my divorce/custody case. She was quick to answer each and every question thoroughly. She also has very well educated staff and paralegals who help beyond words. They are professional, and quick to help when needed. She is a fighter and understanding as well as a...
"Linda fights for her clients in the courtroom and in the process has earned the respect of her peers in the field of courtroom litigation. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2016
Client Review, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Client Review, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Owner, Watson Law
2008 - 2010
Assistant Attorney, Tazewell County State's Attorney's Office
2005 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County State's Attorney
2004 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, San Jacinto State's Attorney's Office
2014 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationElected Criminal Justice Committee
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National College of DUI Defense
2010 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
Upheld
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Criminal Practice: Digital Evidence
2011
English
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