Peter Beard - Lawyer in Springfield, IL

Peter C. Beard

Personal injury Attorney at Springfield, IL

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Professional & Attentive!

Peter Beard and his staff worked diligently to ensure I received what I consider to be a fair settlement in my personal injury case. Peter was very good about providing frequent case updates and patiently explaining in great detail the how's and why's each time I had a question. This was my first experience with having to hire an attorney; I was quite pleased with the professionalism and client-focused attentiveness exhibited by Peter and his staff. Should I require legal assistance in the future, my first phone call will be to the law firm of Holly, Rosen, & Beard.

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Practice areas

DUI and DWI

45%

DUI and Drivers License Reinstatement

25 years
Personal injury

45%

25 years
Criminal defense

10%

Born in Springfield, Illinois, February 19, 1969. Peter grew up there and went to Springfield High School. Peter’s family roots are deep in Springfield and central Illinois, a heritage that includes a longstanding presence in the legal community. His great, great Grandfather, John C. Lanphier was a lawyer in private practice at Patton & Lanphier, whose own father, Charles H. Lanphier advised Lincoln rival Stephen A. Douglas as well as serving as the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County. Today, Peter preserves that tradition in the law at Holley, Rosen and Beard serving clients in a wide range of legal affairs throughout central Illinois.

Peter received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois in 1992 and his law degree in 1997 from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. He returned to Springfield after law school working as an Assistant States Attorney in the Sangamon County States Attorney's Office, and then as an Assistant Attorney General for the Illinois Attorney General. Thereafter, Peter joined Holley, Rosen & Beard. Peter practices in many areas of law including personal injury, criminal law, DUI/traffic and driver's license reinstatement cases, and general civil litigation. He is licensed in Illinois; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Claims/Vaccine Court.

Licensed for 25 years

State IL

Status Active And Authorized To Practice Law

Acquired 1997

Updated 01/06/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Holley Rosen and Beard

440 South Grand Ave W

Springfield, IL, 62704-3759

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Posted by Christine | August 24, 2019

Professional & Attentive!

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Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2017

Great service

Peter Beard has done an awesome job assisting me with my drivers license reinstatement. I recommend Pete C Beard for all your DUI case needs.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2015

Peter Beard is the best there is!

Mr. Beard handled my DUI case in 2012. He took the time to sit down and meet with me to give me all the information that I needed. He got my license suspension thrown out and took care of everything in a timely manner. In addition to doing his job well, he had a wonderful manner that put me at ease. He explained the process in layman's terms rather than a bunch of legal jargon that would have put my already frayed nerves on edge. He is trustworthy, discreet, and has fantastic relationships with his colleagues in the legal community. Bottom line, he knows what he is doing and is well-respected. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

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AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Holley, Rosen and Beard
2000 - Present

Assistant Attorney General
Illinois Attorney General
1999 - 2000

Assistant States Attorney
Sangamon County State's Attorneys Office
1997 - 1999

Education

Southern Illinois University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997

Bradley University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991

Associations

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Founding Member
2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers
Member
2014 - Present

Illinois Drivers License Reinstatement Attorneys
Member
2014 - Present

National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Superior DUI Attorney
2013 - Present

Sangamon County Bar Association
Member
N/A

Illinois State Bar Association
Member
N/A

American Bar Association
Member
N/A

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2017

Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2015

Top 100 Lawyers
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2014

Top 100 Lawyers
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014

Top 100 Lawyers
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2013

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (6)

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Martin Haxel

DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a top-notch DUI attorney who will always take good care of his client. When it comes to your driving privileges, you cannot take a chance. You need an experienced attorney and Peter is an experienced attorney."

Dan Way

Personal injury Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Pete is a very competent attorney and a well respected member of the bar. He is very informed and offers a wide variety of services including DUI/traffic, Workers Comp, Personal Injury and other areas."