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Sara Mayo Vig
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About Sara
Biography
Our practice is located in Central Illinois. We focus on primarily criminal defense, DUI defense, traffic matters, license reinstatement, expungment, and appeals.
When The World Is On Your Shoulders, I’ve Got Your Back. Aggressive Defense.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
18 years
DUI and DWI
15%
18 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
15%
Appeals
10%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2025 2023 2022
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Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Sara Mayo Vig's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
51 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (12)
Criminal Defense (10)
Lawsuits & Disputes (10)
DUI & DWI (3)
Divorce & Separation (2)
Estate Planning (2)
Wills & Living Wills (2)
Car Accidents (1)
Child Custody (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Copyright Infringement (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Expungement (1)
Family (1)
Guardianship (1)
Juvenile (1)
Litigation (1)
Probate (1)
What Clients Mention
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Posted by Steven | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Best attorney ever!!!
Sara is an amazing attorney. She has a huge heart and genuinely cared about my case. Hopefully I won't ever need an attorney again but if I do I already know who I'm calling.
Posted by Mcihelle | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Excellent experience
Sara Mayo is professional, thorough, timely and relatable. Pleasant and efficient. I am very pleased with the service she provided me in creating a will.
Posted by Scott | March 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Recently divorced
Sara came highly recommended by a friend that used her services as well. Sara is a total professional. She kept me informed of all court dates and proceedings going on with my case. She always had my best interest in mind and negotiated the settlement outcome that I wanted. Her rates are very c...
Posted by Jennifer | December 30, 2014
Staunch, Steady, Trustworthy, Secure, Always there... and a great attorney to count on!
Sara assisted my charity and my spouse with legal matters. She is prompt, dependable, and kept us informed every step of the way. She is very friendly and approachable, yet a workhorse. I would recommend Sara to anyone, who needs a dependable and trustworthy companion in matters of law. She is a true...
Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Great experience
During the difficult time we needed a lawyer that could help us get out a very difficult situation. My son was charged with a class X felony crime. Through it all Sara helped keep a level head. She helped us understand things that were happening and why. Several time through the long process she...
Sara Mayo Vig's Lawyer Endorsements
"We met working together on parallel cases for an incredibly difficult client. She had been admitted to the bar less than a year. The client, the prosecutor and the judge all tried to push her around. She stood her ground and represented that client with skill and loyalty. Sara has the brain of a scholar, the judgment of a field general and the heart of a Lion. I sometimes pick her brain and often refer her difficult cases. She is an extraordinary practitioner. Proud to call her both friend and colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sara is an experienced and dedicated attorney, well-versed in many areas of the law."
"Sara represents a rare kind of lawyer that is both very technically skilled at practicing law and also empathetic and understanding to her clients. Sara is my "go to" referral lawyer in the central Illinois region and I highly recommend anyone seeking counsel to call her first. The Springfield legal community is much enriched with Sara's presence!"
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"I've known Sara for several years. She is a hardworking, diligent lawyer. I recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sara is a leading criminal lawyer in Springfield. She works hard for, and cares about her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She's smart, driven, and truly cares about her client's interests."
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Experience
Honors
1998
Bright Flight Scholarship, State of Missouri
N/A
Lincoln-Harno Scholarship, University of Illinois, College of Law
N/A
President's Scholarship, Missouri State University
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Vig Law, P.C.
2012 - 2014
Assistant Public Defender, Sangamon County- Juvenile Division
2012 - 2017
Attorney, Law Offices of Sara Mayo Vig
Associations
2017 - Present
Illinois Appellate Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Sangamon County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re: Marriage of Weddigen
Trial Court Reversed In part as to contempt with special concurrence on First Amendment Issue
Education
2008
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Missouri State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
General Practice Update 2018: Quincy Regional Event
Criminal Law Update
2014
Starting Points: DUI Defense
If All Else Fails: DUI Sentencing in Illinois
2014
Practical Professionalism: Criminal Law
How to Get and Keep Good Clients in a Competitive Market
Publications
2019
Traffic Laws & Courts
Legal Marijuana: Driver Beware
2017
Traffic Laws & Courts
Bail Reform Comes to Illinois
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Why is my boyfriend being charged with armed robbery if he has never seen the alleged victim?
21 Jul 2017
Q&A
I plead guilty to a misdemeanor but when someone does a background check it shows up as the felony they dismissed.why and how ?
09 Jul 2017
Q&A
I have been charged with aggravated dui my case was dismissed but I got indicted is there a chance I can get my case dismiss
22 Sep 2014