James Michael Kelly

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James Michael Kelly

4.2
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 31 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +5 more

7817 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL

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About James

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 25%

25 years

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

25 years

25%
Business 15%

15%
Litigation 15%

25 years

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

10%
Employment and Labor 5%

5%
Civil Rights 3%

3%
Family 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

James Kelly Law Firm

7817 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL, 61614

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James Kelly Law Firm

401 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025-1902

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James Michael Kelly's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2025 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bogus "Free" Consultation

In response to the "Free Consultation" claim, I called with the hope to be able to speak with Mr. Kelly or any attorney in his office, instead I was asked by a secretary to email all documents pertaining to my case, which I did (mistake). When I did not hear back a few days later, I inquired by emai...l and I immediately received a response that they are not interested in my case. Mr. Kelly may or may not be a good attorney, but he is deceptive about his claim to offer a free consultation. If you call that number you will not talk to him or any attorney. His scheme is to get you to send your documents and then he decides at his leisure if this is something that is lucrative for him or not without uttering a word.

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Thomas Norman

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jim is as knowledgeable and well-versed in Workers' Compensation as any attorney you will ever meet. Furthermore, he keeps an incredible grasp on all of his files and knows precisely how to handle each situation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Best Attorneys of America Lifetime Charter Member, Rue Ratings

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Partner, James Kelly Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

Mid-West Truckers Association

1994 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

1994 - Present

DRI

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

1994 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

Education

1994

Creighton University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1991

Providence College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

“Omnia Praesumuntur Contra Spoliatorem”

Spoliation

Publications

2008

Illinois Movers' Association A Lawyer's Perspective: Win Claims

Languages

English

Activity

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