Randall P. Steele

Randall P. Steele

4.5
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Glen Carbon, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

200 W Main Street, Glen Carbon, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 26 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Randall Steele Law Offices

200 W Main Street, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034

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Randall P. Steele's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by William Campbell | October 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

used and abused by an expert

If I could give Randy zero stars, I would. I was referred to him for serious bankruptcy issues and made the effort to drive 30 minutes for a scheduled appointment. The moment I arrived, he told me he had a conflict of interest and couldn’t represent me — something he could’ve disclosed before wasting... my time. Then came the bait: he implied that if I dropped the case causing the conflict, he could take me on. In desperation, I agreed. Once I dropped the case — which conveniently benefited his other client — Randy suddenly had no ideas, no strategy, and no interest. Now my case was “too big,” and he offered to help with something smaller. It felt like a setup: I was lured in, misled, and strategically neutralized to give his client an easy win at my expense. Looking at his profile photo now, that smile reads like a mask. He has 16 glowing reviews — I’d wager most are from people he knows. If you’re vulnerable, in crisis, or seeking real advocacy, proceed with extreme caution. My experience was not just disappointing — it felt like tactical betrayal.

Posted by Jeanene | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Advising criminal behavior and abandonment of kids

My soon to be ex husband (ex) signed on with Randy Steele in late October 2024 to start divorce proceedings. Since then, the advice he has given him is bordering on (if not actually) criminal. First of all, almost a month later, his lawyer has made no contact with me whatsoever. On top of that, the ...advice he has given him has been: 1. A car that was gifted to me by a family member and solely in my name, is marital property (which is untrue), and he can keep it, even though when he left, he told the police that he would make arrangements to give it back within the week (there was no other vehicle here for him to leave in). Arrangements were made for the following Thursday at a location he chose and he didn't show because Randy Steele said he didn't have to. 2. To write up a piece of paper and sign it saying that a car in ex's name is legal for me to drive, even though it isn't registered. The car is solely in ex's name, so I can't make it legal, only he can. Leaving me with a useless piece of paper and no way to get to the store or schools for our kids. 3. That I am to use credit cards that are solely in my name, to support our children (3 of them, two who are medically fragile and need round the clock care) and he will make the minimum payments on the credit cards, IF he has enough money after ex's bills are paid. Ex's bills are to be paid first though and if there is anything left after, then only the minimum payments on the credit cards will be met monthly. If I don't have enough credit, then I should put in for another credit card. (No alimony after 19 years of marriage and my being unable to work due to the children's medical needs for the last 13 1/2 years). 4. Ex will only see the children on Sundays. I am to make sure the children are available for him on Sundays in case he wants to see them. He only needs to tell me what times on Sunday he wants to see the children with an hours notice, since I know that Sundays will be the day he wants to see them, if he wants to see them. If I can't make Sunday work his lawyer will file paperwork against me for withholding the children and parental interference (He has seen them a total of 2 hours in October on one day and one hour in November last week, so far, with only a week left in the month). 5. That he is not to babysit the children for me to find a job or work, even though with my lack of work experience I can only anticipate making minimum wage, and the children need an LPN licensed caregiver or above, which will cost more than my earning potential. I will find out the reasoning behind this when we get to court from Randy Steele (although there is no court date or even a motion filed for a court date). Those are the only ones I can prove via text from my ex and the piece of paper he wrote out over the car that isn't legal to drive, but there are many more that have been said to me by my ex, I just cannot prove them. All while Randy Steele has not filed ANYTHING with the courts or made any contact with me. Might be a good idea for anyone looking for a lawyer to find a different one, because he isn't doing my ex ANY favors and all advice he has given him, is either negligent, downright criminal or both which will come back to bite ex. Shame on Randy Steele for encouraging an abusive man to put his children in a position to suffer.

Posted by David | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Estate Planning

I have always found Randy to be very knowledgable and helpful in a variety of situations He has helped both my family in general and me in particular with critical issues that required special attention. Randy is always my first contact when I need legal advice of any kind.

Posted by Denise | September 15, 2014

Client Review for Randy Steele

I would recommend Randy for the variety of services he offers, and will continue to use his services if the need arises. Currently an active client with Randy, I am confident in his ability to work for my best interests.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2014

Bankruptcy

I would absolutely refer Randy! He is a great lawyer and very effective! I have and will continue to refer him! He was referred to me and is standing up to all that was told to me about his work.

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Randall P. Steele's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jeremy Sackett

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Randy is well respected by the attorneys and judges of Madison County. He has a reputation for being very reasonable and is highly skilled in the courtroom. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Shari Murphy

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Steele for over a decade, and I have always known him to be compassionate, fair and a zealous advocate for his clients. I cannot recommend him more highly."

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Adam Berry

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Randy is a great attorney and he does very well for his clients. He is caring and assures he does the best for each and everyone of his clients."

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Jonathan Marks

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have opposed Randy on a number of cases. Randy has always been hard working, responsive and highly ethical during discovery, settlement, or court-related proceedings."

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Amanda Verett

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Randy is a wonderful opposing counsel to have on the opposite side of the case. He is highly ethical. he works hard to try to settle cases, and responds quickly to settlement offers. When matters are not settled, he is highly skilled in the courtroom, and presents his case well and thoroughly. His wonderful staff has him highly organized, which allows him to respond to discovery quickly and thoroughly. He is a quick thinker, and really does represent his clients well. His billing practices seem to be fair, and his staff is very easy to talk with."

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John Delaney

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Randy Steele for quite a long time. We've worked together on various cases in Madison County Family Court and have found him to be a pleasure to deal with both in trial and negotiation. He is a good attorney, and I heartily endorse Randy Steele."

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Shawn Lintz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Amanda Verett

Family lawyer

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Adam Berry

Family lawyer

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John Delaney

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2009

Certificate of Appreciation, Pro Bono

2009

Certificate of Recognition, Pro Bono Achievement

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Steele Law Offices, LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2002 - Present

Madison County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Our Lord's Lutheran Church

Legal Counsel

Sample of Legal Cases

Vuagniaux vs. Davis

After verdict in favor of Ms. Davis, case went up on Federal Appeal, verdict sustained

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Education

1988

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Augustana College (Rock Island, IL)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Our Lord's Lutheran Church

Will and Estates Planning

Languages

English

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