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About William
Biography
Bill was born and raised in Peoria, IL. In 1976, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. degree in Government. He received his law degree (JD) at the University of Iowa graduating with honors in 1979. He has been practicing law in Central Illinois since his graduation and admission into the Illinois Bar.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Elder Law
40%
46 years
Social Security & Disability
40%
43 years
State, Local, and Municipal Law
20%
46 years
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Licensed in Illinois for 46 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1979
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Location
Wombacher Law office
416 Main Street, Suite 700, Peoria, IL, 61602-3118
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Steven | May 14, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills
Trusts for blened families
I had complex family and financial issues to consider as part of my trust decisions. Mr. Wombacher put in front of me the practical implications of each of the various approaches. In the end, I now have a will and trust structured to my specific needs. This attorney was patient and human in his ap...
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"Bill Wombacher is a seasoned colleague in the Elder Law Bar and a very knowledgeable in the practice area. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Illinois Super Lawyer --Elder Law 2019, Chicago Magazine
2018
Illinois Super Lawyer --Elder Law 2018, Chicago Magazine
2017
Illinois Super Lawyer --Elder Law 2017, Chicago Magazine
2016
Illinois Super Lawyer --Elder Law 2016, Chicago Magazine
2015
Illinois Super Lawyer --Elder Law 2015, Chicago magazine
2014
Illinois Super Lawyer -Elder Law -2014, Chicago Magazine
2011
Illinois Super Lawyer 2011 Elder law, Chicago Magazine
2010
Illinois Super Lawyers -2010 Elder Law, Chicago Magazine
2009
Illinois Super Lawyers 2009- Elder Law, Chicago Magazine
2008
Illinois Super Lawyers 2008- Elder Law, Chicago Magazine
2007
Illinois Super Lawyers 2007-Elder Law, Chicago Magazine
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AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell
N/A
Illinois Super Lawyer --Elder Law 2016, Chicago Magazine
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Owner, Wombacher Law office
1990 - 1993
Partner, Prusak, Winne & Wombacher, Ltd.
1986 - 1989
Partner, Littler, Renner, Howard & Wombacher
1984 - 1986
Partner, O'Hern, Wombacher & Moon
1979 - 1983
Associate, O'Hern, Wombacher & Moon
Associations
2006 - Present
Council of Advanced Practioners-National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2002 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois chapterMember
2000 - Present
Central Illinois Estate Planning CouncilMember
1997 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
1993 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1983 - Present
American Public Transit AssociationLegal Affairs- Committee member
1979 - Present
Peoria County Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jones v. Peoria County Sheriff's Merit Commission
Defendant's discharge of Plaintiff upheld
Boyles v. Greater Peoria Mass Transit District
Court determined that Plaintiff Boyles could sue D
Education
1979
University of Iowa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Notre Dame
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Informational Conference for Families
Medicaid and Financial Planning Issues
2006
Caregiver Conference
Developments in Medicaid Planning
Publications
1995
Labor Law Journal, 46(12)
Trade Secrets in Illinois
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Why is Social Security deducting 135.00 a month from my disability check??
11 Oct 2019
Q&A
Can you tell me what all of this means? Please note the different dates, this was copied directly from my Social Security page?
13 Oct 2019
Q&A
Do i appear in person at a chancery hearing or do the judge read details and make his decision
02 Apr 2019