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Cheryl Powell
Law office of Cheryl A. PowellI have been practicing law for over 30 years. I have served as a legal services attorney representing clients in orders of protection, divorce, and parentage matters. Next I served as a public defender for 4 years, handling criminal law, juvenile law and mental health commitment cases. I have been in private practice on my own since 1999 representing people in a variety of cases, mostly family law, juvenile law, criminal law, domestic violence, guardianships, powers of attorney, wills and landlord-tenant cases. I do a smattering of other things in general. I also hold a Master's degree in Social Work, so I understand the mental health problems that are invariably involved in these matters.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Criminal Law
- Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Juvenile Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Collections
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions
- Google Meet
- Skype
- Zoom
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Free Consultation
Brief 15 minute consultations to determine if I can help you and determine your retainer fee. If complicated custody matters, I usually charge my regular fee of $300 because it takes longer to determine the level of complications in the case. -
Credit Cards Accepted
I accept all major credit cards, including MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover.
- Illinois
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney/Solo Practitioner
- Law office of Cheryl A. Powell
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- Represent clients in a variety of matters, including those listed plus guardianships, wills and powers of attorney.
- Assistant public defender
- Marion County
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- Handled criminal law cases, including a murder case. Also handled juvenile cases, including abuse, neglect and delinquency; as well as mental health cases.
- Associate
- Douglas A. Antonik
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- Represented numerous clients in family law cases.
- Family Law Task Force Coordinator
- Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance
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- Supervised 40 lawyers in their handling of family law cases.
- Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
- M.S. (1996) | Social work
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- Northern Illinois University
- J.D. | Law
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- Northern Illinois University
- B.A. (1983) | Political Science, Public Administration; with a Minor in Sociology
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- Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha, honor society
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- College of Lake County
- A.S. (1982) | Business Administration
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- Service to Miliary
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar
- Member
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- Activities: Family Law Section Council, Criminal Justice Section Council
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- Jefferson county bar assn
- Member
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- Marion County Bar Assn
- Member
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- Approved guardian ad litem
- 20th judicial circuit
- Approved mediator
- 20th judicial circuit
- Q. MY SISTER REFUSES TO GIVE ME INFORMATON ABOUT OR DECEASED MOTHER'S ESTATE. HOW CAN I GET THIS INFO?
- A: The POA died with your mother. If there is a will, it should be filed with the circuit clerk of the county she lived in within 30 days of her death. You can get a copy there. Do you know who the lawyer would have been that drafted poa's and maybe a will? If so, check there to see if they are doing the estate.
- Q. Can you have your probation revoked even if you get a charge and it is still in the courts
- A: Yes. Essentially, you have a Petition to Revoke your Probation partly based on your new charge and you have the new charge. In the PTR the state only has to prove that it's more likely than not that you committed the crime. In the new charge you have to be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Q. How can new York give custody when there is a custody case filled here in Illinois between his mom and I
- A: Is there a custody order in either state? This is a complicated matter that requires a phone call. I practice in Illinois but not in all counties in Illinois. It looks like you are from Paris, and if that is where your case is filed I would not be able to represent you. However, you need an Illinois lawyer in your local area to advise you asap.