Barbara Lynn Sherer

Barbara Lynn Sherer

also known as Barbara Sherer, Barb Sherer

4.4
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Edwardsville, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

517 Saint Louis Street, Edwardsville, IL

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption

33 years

65%
Criminal Defense 10%

Misdemeanor, Felony, Juvenile, DUI, DCFS Investigations

33 years

10%
Mediation 10%

18 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

33 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Sherer Law Offices

517 Saint Louis Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025-1632

Sherer Law Offices

205 N. Second Street, Suite 102, Edwardsville, IL, 62025

Sherer Law Offices

110 West Main Street, Ste 140, Belleville, IL, 62220

Sherer Law Offices

116 West Mill Street, Ste 140, Waterloo, IL, 62298

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Barbara Lynn Sherer's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jamie | October 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Pathetic excuse for a lawyer

First attorney ever hired. I was a first time mother and dependent on this pos to help me, support me, guide me, represent me. Talking to her at the consultation she seemed like a bulldog. The best money could buy. Had a court date where me and the other party are on opposite sides being asked ques...tions and I completely made a fool of myself because I had no idea what to expect. She should have gone over the case with me. Say this, don't say this. Absolutely nothing. Even worse, she seemed to be completely shrinking in the chair next to me. Other party and judge tearing her apart while she says and does nothing. Like a coward. Please find any other counsel besides her. You will be disappointed, you'll spend too much money, you won't get what you want and she'll make you look like an absolute fool In court. She is an awful and disgusting human being. Beware

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Barb Sherer

I am very grateful that Barb Sherer represented me in my case. A divorce is already an emotional path to navigate, but I found myself in a very ugly divorce proceeding. There seemed to be no cooperation from the other party, and I felt as if the case was maliciously being drug out by the other par...ty, to my detriment, as if it were a game to the other party or that I was being "punished" by the other party, for whatever reason. However, this was not a game. This was my life. Barb was there to handle every situation that arose, and she did not back down. She kept pushing forward with my case, despite the numerous obstacles, including but not limited to lack of cooperation from the other party. From the moment that I retained Barb, I truly say that she had my best interests at heart. She was with me through it all, including across the finish line. I don't know where I would have been without Barb and her office. I don't wish this on anyone, but if you find yourself in need of an attorney, who will zealously work for you and your best interests, call Barb Sherer. I'm so thankful that I did.

Posted by Nicole | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Professionalism at its best.

I have used Barb for two different matters now, and I would highly recommend her and her associates to anyone who is in need of legal assistance. Barb is nothing but upfront, honest and extremely professional. She does not waste any of your time and she sets realistic expectations for your case. Duri...ng my consultation she had created a very formidable plan and was ready to put into action with my approval. I never once felt like she would not fight for what was fair and just for me and my case. I’ve heard of many other lawyers doing the bare minimum and putting together generic decrees that do not protect their clients interests entirely, this is not the case with Barb. She makes sure all things are covered and that you, as the client, are taken care of.

Posted by Will | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Client-Care and Professionalism

I felt the need to switch legal counsel was because I had previously experienced both poor communication regarding expectations, and underhanded fees. I was thankful to get to engage with a firm like Sherer Law because I felt personally heard, perceived a balance of professionalism and candor, with s...ervices offered at an affordable price during what ended up being one of the most tumultuous times of my life. This organization is one who is willing to provide quality service while holding themselves to a standard that puts their clientele first in all ways. Most impressively, when they made a minor error, they took it upon themselves to own and remedy it at no additional cost to me. That showed me they care about ME, not a bottom line and that's a huge deal. It's without reservation that I recommend Sherer Law.

Posted by Jarveese | December 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Experienced Law Office

Barb has an excellent team of experienced lawyers that know how to get the job done. I have been through several lawyers over the past 14 years and I never received anything but the minimum court requirements. Every other weekend and alternate holidays. As a father and a black man I became very dis...couraged, however I decided to give it one more shot. Last year I hired Sherer law offices. I initially met with Barb who was very knowledgeable and honest about what she could do. My case was eventually assigned to Brittany Elliot. I feel like she took all of the proper steps with out wasting time or money . She had a clear plan for my trial and executed it perfectly . I was granted joint custody of my son and allowed to have my son switch schools and use my home address. I never thought I would get this far but with Sherer Law office I was able to be treated as an equal parent . I would definitely recommend Sherer law office for all of your custody matters.

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2018

Lex Cordis Corditas Award, Catholic Charities Legal Services

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney and Owner, Sherer Law Offices

1991 - 1993

Assistant State's Attorney, Madison County State's Attorney

1990 - 1991

Associate, Lucco, Brown, and Mudge

1989 - 1990

Law Clerk, Missouri Court Of Appeals Eastern District

1987 - 1987

Research Assistant, Washington University School Of Law

1986 - 1988

Law Clerk, Carr, Korein, Kunin, Schlicter, Montroy and Brennan

1985 - 1985

Legal Intern, Legal Services of Western Montana

Associations

Madison County Bar Association

Member

St. Clair County Bar Association

Member

Edwardsville Arts Center

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Appeals Court Lets Mother Keep Son Out Of State

Favorable for client

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Education

1987

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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