Maureen Williams, experienced Appeals, Cannabis Law attorney in Peoria, IL with 193 reviews
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Maureen Williams

416 Main Street Ste. 829, Peoria, IL

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2019:
Trial Lawyers College, Graduate
1991:
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1985:
Creighton University, BS - Bachelor of Science
1981:
Academy Spalding High School

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Nathaniel wickham v.

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11 Feb, 2025
Best Lawyer in Peoria hands Down. 10 stars! Definitely would recommend If your in need of a lawyer Attorney Lonergan is the guy.!
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Caitlyn sarabia

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08 Jan, 2025
My husband got into a bit of a pickle and we randomly found Maureen on google searches. We had a consultation call with her and she was up front and honest about her ethics, her pricing and if she thought we had a good case or not. She listened to my husband and then she listened to me and what I had to say. It’s literally been like this the entire transaction between us! She’s compassionate, and caring and will give you options but wants to do what YOU want. She showed and up was a bulldog in court when we thought things were going to go south. She fought for justice and what was fair after waiting over six months for a simple video to be sent over, which still hasn’t been done! She brought to light my husband had to forfeit his right on a speedy trial for the lack of evidence that was produced. Needless to say, if we have ANY issues going forward, we’d hire Maureen over and over and over again. We will recommend her to anyone and everyone.
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Compassionate and caring attorney who listens to clients and fights for their best interests
“Maureen is a brilliant, decisive, kindhearted woman. She helped me with my legal problems and I did not even lose my license. I would highly recommend Maureen to anyone.”
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Effective and experienced trial lawyer who is willing to take cases to court
“Maureen fought hard for me. Definitely recommend her as a Lawyer very kind made me feel like my case mattered She sent me Christmas cards even after my case was done calls and checks up on me periodically who does that anymore not very many.”
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Provides personalized and responsive service, keeping clients informed throughout the process
“She was extremely genuine and helpful. You could tell she cared about helping her clients out. She also was very humble and did not try to scam you out of any money.”
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Achieves successful outcomes for clients, including getting charges dismissed or reduced
“Maureen helped me with my legal problems and I did not even lose my license. I would highly recommend Maureen to anyone.”
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Reasonably priced legal services with flexible payment options
“She was very reasonable as well and did her best to make sure I was not spending money that did not need to be spent.”
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Lack of communication and follow-through in some cases, not updating clients on progress
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Unwillingness to take on certain cases or deliver on promised services
“She told me to my face she doesn't care if I win or lose my case she only cares that she get paid.”

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2015:
Avon, How to Help your Attorney get Best result for You
1995:
Minnesota State Bar Association, World according to Judge Randall

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