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also known as Bill Atkins
I prosecuted criminal cases and defended civil lawsuits against County government for twenty years and now I am bringing that experience to my private practice. I handle a wide variety of legal matters affecting individuals, including employment law, criminal defense, DUIs, and personal injuries as well as most other types of litigation.
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Acquired: 1995
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State: Indiana
Acquired: 1997
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Executive Offices - Parkway Plaza, 7800 N. Sommer St. - Suite 425, Peoria, IL, 61615-1994
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Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lousy and has no experience what so ever in wrongful termination
I called him and told him my case he proceeded to tell me that I don't have a case and the I should look elsewhere didn't even try to answer my questions complete waste of time
I can't contact you directly since you neglected to tell me who you are in this post, but I would like to discuss your issue further in a confidential manner rather than putting your private information on this public posting. If you are interested in having that type of discussion, please contact me at 309-691-9650. One of the most difficult tasks for every attorney is to choose the cases he or she will take. Sometimes the initial facts related make clear to me that I am not the right attorney for that particular case. Unfortunately, some of those cases that I can't take are also outside of the scope of the attorneys whose work I know well enough to be willing to recommend, which appears to have been the case here.
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Failure of employer to make accommodations for disability
Mr. Atkins, when what the chance of receiving compensation, stated 50%. There were two stages in the process. (1) negotiation between the parties where they would make offers. The other side was not made to make an offer. Although, the other side indicated an amount they would offer, I was not in...
I appreciate you letting me know of your dissatisfaction and I will certainly do what I can to resolve this matter. Please contact me directly at [email protected] or 309-691-9650 and I will discuss the matter in detail with you and see if there is something that can be done. I haven't "dropped" any cases like you describe so I suspect this situation is merely a misunderstanding.
Posted by Syd | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very good Attorney
William is a no nonsense attorney. Don't waste his time and he won't waste yours. He provided excellent representation for my case. Being very unfamiliar with the judicial system, I was absolutely mortified with what I was facing. He kept all my expectations realistic. Even before I provided him with...
Posted by Elizabeth | May 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Non-compete made easy
As a young business owner, this was my first experience with having an attorney draw up a non-compete contract for one of my employees. Bill made the experience easy and it was much more affordable than I expected it to be. I feel comfortable knowing that my business is protected because I had this c...
Posted by Shanice | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer
Bill represented me in my case. And he did a great job. He was very professional and always answered any questions i had. He faught hard for me and got my case dropped. He is definitely the lawyer to go to!
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill has been an effective attorney for the States Attorney's office for as long as I have been an attorney. He is now bringing his expertise to private practice and will be a valuable advocate for his clients."
"Bill and I recently tried a criminal case together and obtained a not guilty verdict for our client. During the course of this case, Bill demonstrated top-notch ability and judgment as a trial attorney. I routinely refer employment cases to Bill as well due to his knowledge of the law. I highly recommend Bill to anyone with a civil or criminal lawsuit."
"I worked with Bill in County Government for seven years. He is experienced in all facets of local government."
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2017
10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015 - Present
Attorney, Johnson, Bunce & Noble, PC
2015 - 2020
Assistant Public Defender, Peoria County Public Defender
2004 - 2015
Chief Civil Assistant State's Attorney, Peoria County State's Attorney Office
1996 - 2004
Chief Civil Assistant State's Attorney, Tazewell County State's Attorney
1995 - 1996
Assistant State's Attorney, Livingston County State's Attorney
2019 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationAssembly Member
2017 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Peoria County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Abraham Lincoln CourtMember
2013 - 2015
American Inns of CourtMember
The case was dismissed by the State
The case was dismissed by the State
The case was dismissed by the State
The judge found my client Not Guilty
The case was dismissed by the State
The jury found my client Not Guilty of Residential Burglary
The case was dismissed by the State
The jury found my client Not Guilty of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon
The jury found my client Not Guilty
The case was dismissed by the State
The jury found my client Not Guilty of both cocaine charges
The jury found my client Not Guilty of the Felony of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
The case was dismissed by the State
The jury found my client Not Guilty of the Felony of Obstructing Justice but guilty of the misdemeanor of Attempt
The jury found my client Not Guilty
The case was dismissed by the State
The jury found my client Not Guilty
Parker was not allowed to run for School Board due to his felony convictions
The jury found the Sheriff (my client) had not unlawfully discriminated.
Sheriff (my client) won. Former Deputy remained terminated.
Claims against my clients were dismissed
My client won and a convicted murderer was denied requested DNA testing
Appellate Court denied ISP right to intervene and FOID card was issued as agreed
County (my client) authority to regulate inoperable motor vehicles and order removal was upheld
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
2022
Criminal Law
2019
State's Attorneys and County Boards
2017
Land Use Regulations for State's Attorneys
2016
Changes to the Illinois Eavesdropping Statute
2015
What Every Attorney Should Know About Election Law
2014
Ethics
2013
Ethics
2013
Trial Practice
2012
Government Purchasing Law
2009
Openness v. Privacy
2008
Freedom of Information Act
1994
English
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