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Alan R. Farris

Alan R. Farris

4.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Sparta, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Government, Business ... +2 more

Po Box 314, 221 S Market, Sparta, IL

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Divorce, Parentage, Child Custody, Child Support, Post-Divorce Modification, Adoption, Order of Protection, Child Abuse and Mediation

46 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Government 25%

Representation of multiple municipal corporations as general counsel and in litigation.

46 years | 5,000 cases

25%
Business 15%

Setting up Corporations, LLC's, Partnership, etc. Representing multiple local business as registered agent.

46 years | 1,000 cases

15%
General Practice 15%

Criminal, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Contracts and Collections

46 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Probate 10%

Estates and Estate Planning and Guardianships

46 years | 750 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 195-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Alan R. Farris

Po Box 314, 221 S Market, Sparta, IL, 62286-0314

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Alan R. Farris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely amazing and thorough

My husband and I hired Mr. Farris in a complicated foster parent/ grandparents visitation rights case, first off we had child since birth child was turing 3 and was returned to mother, and we wanted visitation with the child (child's father my son had passed away while we had the child). Mother had u...nreasonablely denied us, DCFS also tried intervening since they still are involved with mother. Long story short, Mr. Farris didn't give up we had to go to court numerous times only to be served papers at court by others and not see judge and have to continue the case. Finally we were able to settle with visitation and do what was in best interest of the child. Mr. Farris done an amazing and thorough job and never gave up giving it his all. 100% we totally recommend this attorney he is A#1 in our book!

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Consultion and hired

I was served with divorce papers. I had consultation with Mr. Farris. He explained the procedure and what could happen. Mr. Farris explained legal responsibilities of both parties and what I needed to do to protect myself. After I hired Mr. Farris, he and his staff worked to get the information neede...d to complete the whole picture. Divorce finalized and moving forward.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

Mr. Farris was my divorce attorney. He has a lot of experience and helped me greatly. His office personnel is also very friendly. They work well together in getting things done promptly. They also worked with me and my work schedule without hesitation. Mr. Farris knows the laws well and worked hard i...n accomplishing and doing what was in my best interest and the best interest of my children.

Posted by Matt | October 29, 2014 | Child Support

Experienced, Honest, and Professional

I worked with Mr. Farris on a recent child support modification case. I could not have been more impressed with Mr. Farris' professionalism and honesty, and in particular his communication with me related to what could possibly happen in court and his expectation of the end result. It's clear that hi...s experience and demeanor makes him an excellent partner in family law matters.

Posted by Will | October 26, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Experience is a trump card

I am a father who, with the help of Mr. Farris and his many years of experience, succeeded in obtaining/maintaining many valuable assets in a contested divorce, the most valuable being my son. His knowledge and experience were paramount in achieving this.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Lawyers in Illinois, The Legal Network

2013

Top Lawyers in Illinois, The Legal Network

2006

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

1999

Sam Wallton Business Leader Award, Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Farris Law Office

1983 - 1993

Partner, Conn, Clendenin, Norton & Farris

1979 - 1983

Associate, Conn & Clendenin

Associations

2001 - Present

Steeleville Area Chamber of Commerce

Member

1991 - Present

Illinois Tax Increment Assocation

Member

1982 - Present

Sparta Lions Club

Board Member

1981 - Present

Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce

Member

1979 - Present

Randolph County Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

Randolph County Bar Association

President

1992 - 1993

Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Maybell v. Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Won Appeal

Hanna v. Federal Land Bank Association of Southern Illinois

Won Appeal

In Re: Marriage of Foster

Won Appeal

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Education

1979

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Monmouth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Conference

Tax Increment Finance

2000

Illinois Tax Increment Association Annual Conference

Success Stories of Tax Increment Finance

Languages

English

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