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Linda Jeananne Martin Watson
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-250 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Watson Law
333 Main St., Second Floor, Peoria, IL, 61602
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Family
Posted by Karlee | January 05, 2014 | Family
worth every penny!
Hiring Linda Watson was the best decision I made when I was going through Child Support & Custody issues with my son's father. She means business and gets it done! She takes care of you on a personal level, unlike most who have their assistants take care of you. Always responded to my emails quickly....
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2012 | Family
Thank you, Linda!
I am very thankful for Linda. She helped me realize my soon-to-be ex's lawyer was trying to pull a few tricks on me. I would have been out a lot of money had I not gone to Linda for advice.
Linda Jeananne Martin Watson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
John Lonergan
Criminal defense lawyer
Anne Bartolo
Family lawyer
Michael Fritz
Divorce and separation lawyer
Christopher Mccall
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 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
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Dabbs
Upheld
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
False arrest
29 Jun 2014
Q&A
How soon can I get court permission to leave the state?
23 Feb 2014
Q&A
A background check appears an arrest record case about "Patronizing a Prostitute". I did not initiate a solicitation.
09 Jan 2014