Michael Smith | Rockford Family Lawyer
Michael Jonathan Smith
Divorce & Family Law, Adoption, Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Wills
http://www.divorceattorneyrockfordil.com
- Law School: Southern Illinois University School of Law, JD 1980
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- Licensed: 44 years
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While attending law school, Attorney Smith began his family law practice through the Southern Illinois University School of Law clinic program. After graduation, and before passing the bar examination, he practiced as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Rockford pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 711. After passing the bar exam Attorney Smith continued his employment with the City of Rockford until he pursued a career in private practice in 1981.
Since entering private practice, Attorney Smith has maintained a general practice with a concentration in family law. He has been a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Winnebago County Bar Association for over thirty years each. Attorney Smith is currently a member of the family law section of each of these associations. He is currently on an advisory panel for the American Bar Association. He has been a presenter to other attorneys locally on family law and child related topics.
For over thirty years Attorney Michael J. Smith has provided experienced family law representation. Family law includes many areas such as dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody and visitation, child support, parentage (paternity), Orders of Protection and post decree issues as well as adoption and guardianship.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Abate & Smith | Rockford, Illinois | 1994-Present |
| Attorney | Law Offices of Michael J. Smith, Attorney | 1991-1994 | |
| Attorney | Balsley, Morse & Smith | 1981 - 1991 | |
| Assistant City Attorney | City of Rockford | 1980 - 1981 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University School of Law | JD | Law School | 1980 |
| Western Illinois University | B.A. | 1977 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois | 1982 |
| Illinois | 1980 |
Associations
- American Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Winnebago County Bar Association
Honors & Awards
- Leading Lawyers Network | 2008-Present
American Bar Association Family Law Advisory Panel | 2012-Present
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Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Service Type: Private
Update Date: 2015-11-09
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4615 East State St Ste 101
Rockford, IL 61108
