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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
24 Client Reviews
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.
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...
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 ...
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, ...
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.
"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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