Jerry A. Tuffentsamer

Jerry A. Tuffentsamer

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

1022 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL

About Jerry

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

15 years

20%
Family 20%

15 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jerry A. Tuffentsamer

1022 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL, 61606

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Jerry A. Tuffentsamer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Heather | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Job!

I would highly recommend Jerry. He did a lot of work on my case and was always good about returning my calls. I couldn't have asked for a better result.

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Jerry A. Tuffentsamer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Moore

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Majernik

Unknown lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jerry. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Appeals lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jerry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Paulson

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Tuffentsamer is intelligent, hard-working and honest. He can be trusted to be a strong advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Appeals lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Appeals lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Edward Beckham

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."

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Letisha Luecking Orlet

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've sent multiple clients to Jerry for personal injury, medical malpractice, and other suits that I do not handle. He does a wonderful job. I trust him completely because I know that he's not only one of the most intelligent lawyers I know, but he will also provide my clients with the highest level of customer service."

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John Murphy

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is a dedicated advocate and proficient litigator. I am confident in his abilities to zealously represent his clients in and around the Peoria area."

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Darren Drake

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerry is an excellent attorney. He is professional and treats his clients with distinction. I value his insight and professional opinion. I would refer someone needing legal help in the Peoria area to him without hesitation. He is prompt, courteous, and straightforward in his approach and does not procrastinate."

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Daniel Kay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would have no problem going to Jerry with my own personal legal issue."

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Peter Stevenson

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Tuffentsamer is an excellent lawyer with top-notch trial skills. I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Debbie Harper

Family lawyer

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Joseph Moore

Personal injury lawyer

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John O'Brien

Unknown lawyer

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Betty Tsamis

Unknown lawyer

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Judy Goldstein

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer

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Edward Beckham

Family lawyer

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Ayla Ellison

Personal injury lawyer

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Igor Grichanik

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Nicholas Tinsman

Unknown lawyer

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Grant McBride

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew Paulson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alex Vansaghi

General practice lawyer

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Kelsy Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Darren Drake

Unknown lawyer

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David Zipp

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Murphy

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Daniel Kay

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Business Organizations, CALI

2010

Trial Advocacy, CALI

2010

Ethics Award, Al A. Chesser Scholarship

2009

Ethics Award, Al. A. Chesser Scholarship

2008

Lawyering Skills, CALI

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Tuffentsamer

2011 - 2013

Attorney, The Law Offices of Armstrong & Green

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, The Law Offices of Armstrong & Green

2009 - 2010

Judicial Law Clerk, Justice Bruce Stewart, Illinois Court of Appellate Court, Fifth District

Associations

2013 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Lifetime Member

Education

2011

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Southern Illinois University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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