Mike Meehan served 12 years as a trial judge in Madison County. He has earned the highest peer-review rating, an "AV Rating" through Martindale-Hubbell.
Mike's solo-practice law firm concentrates in domestic relations cases. Mike has the experience and ability to provide successful representation in all aspects of family law in Madison County and in surrounding Illinois counties. He has effectively resolved issues in divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, modifications of family court orders, and mediation.
First and foremost, Mike listens. He is a problem solver. His goal is to obtain a reasonable settlement promptly, to minimize the financial and emotional costs to his client. However, when necessary, Mike can be an aggressive advocate and a skilled litigator in the courtroom.
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Meridian Centre One, Suite 150, 2246 South State Route 157, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Very knowledgeable and understanding to my situation. Sound advice and quick action. I was glad I hired Mr. Meehan and his office. I highly recommend him to anybody going through a divorce.
Posted by Sarah | August 4, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
We consulted Mr. Meehan on a pending legal issue, and he responded in a timely manner and gave us very sound guidance that resulted in us not needing to proceed with further legal action.
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2015
From day one I’ve been extremely grateful for choosing Mike Meehan to represent me and my child. His advisement throughout has always been in the best interest of both my son and me. His office was extremely responsive to my inquiries and they kept me abreast of all events of my case. His office alwa...
Posted by Vanessa | May 5, 2015
I hired this attorney after reading his reviews and learning he was a judge at one time. The first time I met Mr. Meehan I was pleasantly surprised. He was very knowledgeable but more importantly he was honest. He took time to listen to me and genuinely cared. He told me he is always available and wi...
Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2015
Worst lawyer I've ever had. When an opposing lawyer sent a proposal, this lawyer sat on them for a month before telling me about it, and only then when I asked. When I expressed my disappointment, he abruptly quit my case midstream, leaving me hanging. In the end, all I was left with was a bill for n...
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2009
Community Partners in Peace, Oasis Women's Center
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Pro Bono Award, Madison County Bar Association
1999 - Present
Attorney, Meehan Law Office
1987 - 1999
Trial Judge, Madison County Courthouse
2013 - Present
Madison County Bar Association Family Law CommitteeCo-chair
2013 - Present
Community Restorative BoardMember
2015 - 2016
Tri-City Bar AssociationSecretary
2010 - 2012
Oasis Women's CenterPast President
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Custody, Visitation and Removal
2013
Family Lawyer's Perspective
2009
Child Psychology
2008
Ethics in Criminal Justice
1995
Moot Court Judge in Trial Practice
1994
Alternative Dispute Resolution
1984
Business Law
2010
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