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Ellen Riley Burford
also known as Ellen Ogden, Ellen Burford
About Ellen
Biography
It is my goal to empower clients through life's transitions. Whether that transition is a divorce, legal separation, personal injury, or the need for estate planning, I represent clients with compassion and knowledge. I have extensive trial and litigation experience which informs how I serve my clients at my private practice. Please call our office to schedule a consultation. There will be a $ consultation fee for all family cases. Remember upon entering our office to please wear your face mask and practice all social distancing guidlines.
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Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Burford Law Office
2005 Johnson Road, Granite City, IL, 62040
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Ellen Riley Burford's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Divorce Attorney
She explained everything that was going to happen. She did everything in a timely manner and I was divorced within 3 to 4 weeks. I would recommend her to anyone.
Posted by Angela | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Lawyer
Ellen Burford represented me in a personal property case. I was given a free consultation and hired her as my lawyer in this matter. She did a fantastic job of researching the matter and was well prepared in court. The court ruled in my favor. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a lawyer....
Posted by Angela | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Attorney
Ellen Burford represented me and won the case. She listened to my concerns and was well prepared for the hearing. I highly recommend her services!
Posted by Bradley | May 20, 2015
Wonderful experience
I have never dealt with a company or firm with the professionalism and care that Ellen and her team gave my son and I. This case was against a big insurance company and was very complex. Ellen and her team weren't intimidated in the least and won the case in a very short amount of time. I called her ...
Ellen Riley Burford's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Ellen in the Madison County State's Attorney's Office and we have worked together on cases in private practice. She is a consummate professional who works very hard for her clients. I have and would send my friends and family to her for help, knowing they would be represented zealously. I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer."
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Brian Wendler
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Cum Laude
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Burford Law Office
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Southwestern Illinois College
2013 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Lewis and Clark Community College
2013 - 2015
Associate, Wendler Law, PC
2012 - 2013
Assistant State's Attorney, Madison County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
Madison County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Phoenix Crises CenterFriend of Phoenix
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, State and Local Government Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2013
Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention CouncilTraining Team
Education
2011
Southern Illinois University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Madison County High Schools
Dangers of Texting and Driving
Publications
2012
44 No. 3 The Urban Journal 575, (Summer 2012)
The Need for Federal Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing
2011
42 Illinois State Bar Association Bench & Bar 1
Gender and the Judiciary-A view from the Newest Justice on the Illinois Supreme Court
Languages
English
Activity
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