Matthew Mark Benson

Matthew Mark Benson

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Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 21 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Duquoin, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

106 E. Main, Post Office Box 1155, Duquoin, IL

About Matthew

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

Representing both Debtors and Creditors in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Proceedings under Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Also accepting clients for adversary proceedings such as non-dischargeability complaints.

30%
Family 20%

Representing litigants in cases of Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation, and Support, as well as Juvenile Adjudication matters.

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Representing the accused in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as traffic and DUI cases.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Matthew Mark Benson

106 E. Main, Post Office Box 1155, Duquoin, IL, 62832-1155

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Matthew Mark Benson's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Avoid at all costs

Produced horrible agreements despite concerns. Pushed putting my child into a situation that she was fearful of and her mother removed her from to only go back into. He was supportive of a known alcoholic and drug abuser to retain the child without hesitation. He is not above yelling at his client... and hanging up on them. He is extremely unprofessional and horrible to work with. I can't suggest enough if you need a fighting lawyer go elsewhere.

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Matthew Mark Benson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Larry Lauterjung

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Matt at his first job out of law school. I have watched him grow into a leading lawyer in many areas, and refer clients to him often."

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Karl Wulff

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

2005 - Present

Bankruptcy Association of Southern Illinois

2004 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Brand

Debtor was allowed to remain in Chapter 7

In Re Shelton

Wholly unsecured Second Mortgages can be "stripped off" in Chapter 13 Bankruptcies

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Education

2004

Southern Illinois University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2001

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

Illinois Bar Journal "Chapter Seven is Alive and Well, Despite the 'Means Test'"

Languages

English

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