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

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worst in Peoria

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.

Linda Watson

Replied last March 28, 2023

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 Ben Matheson | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great lawyer

I hired Ms. Watson for a speeding ticket for 31+ over. She was able to get it down to 20-25 which was the best possible outcome, giving me court supervision, a fine, and a traffic class requirement. A few months later I received a petition to revoke my court supervision after failing to complete my t...raffic class which I had totally forgotten about. I set up a meeting with Ms. Watson and she quickly calmed my nerves explaining this would be super easy for her and she would help me for no extra charge. She was able to extend my deadline for my traffic class and in turn save me from a suspended license. Linda Watson is a smart, experienced, and talented lawyer that will be my go to lawyer for all future problems I may run into.

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 Linda | June 27, 2014

Review of Linda Watson

Linda Watson is the best lawyer I have ever had to deal with. She is very, very good at what she does and makes her clients feel like real people and not dollar signs. She keeps them informed, explains all aspects of the problem that is being dealt with, and is truly a caring lawyer! Thankfully, ...I was able to use her expertise and if ever needed in the future, I know where to go!

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

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.

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Linda Jeananne Martin Watson's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Anne Bartolo

Family lawyer

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Michael Fritz

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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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