Colin William Anderson

54 W. Downer Place, Suite #107, Aurora, IL

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4.7 / 5
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20 Reviews
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Education

2009
John Marshall Law School, JD
2006
Northeastern Illinois University, BA - Cum Laude

Last reviews

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4.7 35 reviews
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Google Maps 4.8

Terry h

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02 Aug, 2024
Geneva is an great lawyer. I highly recommend her!
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Jackelyn suceli ramirez

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02 Jul, 2024
Highly recommend for s.i.j. petitions. Colin was very helpful; everything was processed within 3 months.
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Don

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26 Jun, 2024
Colin helped me through a high-conflict divorce. I appreciated that Colin was concerned about my finances and well-being while also not over-promising anything. He is very ethical and aware of the current laws, opposing counsels, and all of the fine details that go into these difficult situations.
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Pros
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Knowledgeable and experienced in specialized areas of law
“I had a very obscure animal case involving conservation and animal law with reptiles. Colin was the only lawyer who agreed to take my case, other lawyers wouldn't even talk to me as they were not familiar with the laws.”
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Diligent, thorough, and patient in handling cases
“He was able to fight for me and my family over the course of 2 years to get my pets back home. He is diligent, kind, and very thorough.”
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Excellent communication and client support
“As I had never been through anything like this before Mr. Anderson was patient and explained the process in terms I totally understood. He returns your phone calls promptly and never made me feel like calling was an inconvenience.”
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Provides valuable legal guidance and advice
“Colin recently helped me get through a not so pleasant divorce. Through the entire ordeal he was very helpful, knowledgeable, and honest. He took the time to answer all of the million questions I had.”
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Ethical and professional in handling matters
“Watching him in action is an absolute pleasure.”
Cons
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Occasionally unable to handle certain cases
“Terrible Atty. Could not handle my case. Did not follow through. Only contacted when payment was due. Prejudice”
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Inconsistent service quality or client satisfaction
“Would not hire again.”

Publications

2016:
DCBA Brief, Recognizing Animal Sentience Within The Law

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