Linda Jeananne Martin Watson

Linda Jeananne Martin Watson

4.3
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Alimony ... +2 more

333 Main St., Second Floor, Peoria, IL

About Linda

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 23 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Watson Law

333 Main St., Second Floor, Peoria, IL, 61602

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Linda Jeananne Martin Watson's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Molly | May 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Linda Watson is WHO you want as YOUR lawyer!!!

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...awyer after about 8 months because I knew they weren't going to fight for me. I then started the process of finding a new lawyer and quite a few lawyers were not even willing to take my case because litigation had already started. I felt very lost, but then I got referred to Linda Watson from 3 different people. I had my phone consult with her (at this point covid was in full swing) and I knew this woman was going to fight for me. Let me make this clear, you're money will not go to waste at Watson Law! You will see the work for what you pay for! Linda and her team will go above and beyond for you! Make sure you communicate with them and tell them everything! Linda is such a good hearted person. She doesn't sugarcoat things and is very real and upfront with you! Never in a million years did I think after hiring Linda I would grow so close to her and her staff!! As crappy as having to go through the divorce process was, Linda and her team made it somewhat enjoyable! I felt heard, supported and validated from Linda and her team! Oh and in the end, Watson Law won my case!!! It took 5+ trials/days in court. It is very important for YOU the client to make sure you educate yourself with your story/side of things and come prepared as well. Linda is so incredible in court. She FIGHTS for you. I could go on and on but I will end with this...choosing any other lawyer for your case would be a HUGE mistake and loss!!!!

Posted by Previous client | October 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Needs to go back to school

Linda's billing practices are quite sketchy. Be certain to document times you contacted and spoke to her or staff. She will charge you for anything...and also for nothing! Duplicate charges, no direct answers. Don't bother to attempt resolution, she's always right. Linda is very condescending. Linda ...missed many important, key points in my case...if I would have stuck with her, I would have lost out on a significant amount. So your own work. The office staff is just as ignorant regarding laws. I switched attorneys and I am so glad it did.

Linda Watson

Replied last October 29, 2015

I am sorry you feel this way. My door is always open free of charge to anyone with a question regarding our itemized detailed invoices. All of my clients receive my personal cell phone number and have unprecedented access to me for any question regarding the direction of the case or the legal process. At Watson Law we care about our clients as we navigate them through not only the legal process but what is typically a difficult time in a client's life. Best of luck in your legal endeavors.

Posted by MICHAEL | May 20, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

ONE OF THE BEST AROUND AND THAT IS A FACT!!!!!!

Linda is currently helping me with a civil matter and she is rocking it for me. I had filed it on my own and missed a lot of charges i could have filed or filed wrong and as soon as she took it on she fixed all my errors and now has my case going in the right direction and she has helped fully prote...cted the public rights and laws to be upheld and bring the wrong doers to justice ,she is not your everyday lawyer she has that pep in her step that you don't find in most lawyers .Like most lawyers i have came across or dealt with or even heard about ,Linda is one of the very few that welcome going to trial and it don't seem to faze her in anyway putting in more time and effort for her clients, like you will not find with most lawyers . I would recommend her in a heart beat to anyone that is having any type of issue involving law matters because she is a down to earth person and is very caring for others and i'm sure if she couldn't help you in your law matter (as in she does not practice it) she would know someone that could and i'd trust her opinion of another lawyer before anyone else. But again she is not like most lawyers ,She puts in the hours the work and does everything she can for her clients , Linda is a lawyer that wont sell you short to lighten her load or to avoid trial and that's a fact .I couldn't be happier having her as my lawyer .

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Linda is an excellent lawyer.

Linda is very knowledgable and resourceful. She does an amazing job in the courtroom. I plan to keep Linda in mind if I ever need a lawyer in the future

Posted by Michelle | January 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Linda will fight for what is right and fair..

Linda is very good at what she does, She knew that I was given a raw deal in my first case and she fought for me and Won. I would tell anyone to give her a chance and she will do her best to help you out.

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Michael Fritz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2014 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Elected Criminal Justice Committee

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2010 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Dabbs

Upheld

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Education

2002

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Illinois State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 CLE

Criminal Practice: Digital Evidence

Publications

2011

American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine Going Solo with Work Life Balances

Languages

English

Activity

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