Michelle Lea Blackburn

Michelle Lea Blackburn

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Springfield, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Immigration, Estate Planning, Litigation

1307 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Feldman, Wasser, Draper & Benson

1307 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL, 62705

Sorling Northrup Hanna Cullen & Cochran, Ltd.

Po Box 200, Springfield, IL, 62705

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Michelle Lea Blackburn's Reviews

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2.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Client-A | September 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Worst Divorce Lawyer Ever!

It doesn’t matter if you’re male or female, Michelle is definitely NOT a divorce lawyer! She has absolutely ZERO compassion and is only interested in making money. She was completely detached from my case, never meets in person, does not pay attention to details, will never advise you on what to do, ...extremely insensitive, and may end up working against you in favor of your opponent!!! Also, she can allow a simple case to drag on forever as long as she’s making more money. Hiring her for divorce will be the greatest mistake of your life! I wish I could give her “0” star (1 star is overrated).

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Worst divorce ever

Worst divorce lawyer ever!!! Unless you're a woman of course!!! She makes you speak on your own in court and gives zero advice. If you're a male I wouldn't suggest hiring her at all!!! Bad representation. Charges per phone call never in office visits. And they deleted my last review. Lost everyt...hing and his retirement!!!!!!! The worst I've ever seen!!!!

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Client

Michelle showed absolutely zero compassion for my case. She basically told me that I will lose and to deal with it and being without my kids. Went to a different local attorney and got everything I wanted. She wasn’t personable at all. And also the most expensive retainer fee of any of the 4 attorney...s I spoke with. Save yourself money, the trouble and years of regret and pass this attorney.

Posted by Donald | July 1, 2013

Child Support Issue

Michelle was very helpful and really quick to respond to my needs twice, I would use her and recommend her to anyone needing help with Child Support Issues.

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Experience

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. Smith

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Education

2001

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Eastern Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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John Marshall Law School

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