MURPHY & DUNN - Peoria, IL

Central Illinois' Premier Family Law Firm in Peoria

When going through a contentious marital split or fighting to protect your children, retaining a legal powerhouse is paramount. Situated at the Becker Building, 401 Main St Suite 1000 in Peoria, Illinois, Murphy and Dunn, P.C. has stood as the region's largest and most recognized family law firm for nearly four decades. Founded in 1987 by managing partner G. Edward Murphy alongside partner Jeffrey M. Dunn, the firm has successfully managed more than 8,000 cases. With dedicated offices in Peoria and Bloomington, the firm pairs every client with a dedicated attorney-paralegal team, ensuring rapid responsiveness, thorough trial readiness, and steadfast guidance throughout Central Illinois.

Comprehensive Trial Advocacy in Divorce and Custody Matters

Family law conflicts require a dynamic strategy that balances assertive courtroom litigation with calculated settlement negotiations. As premier divorce and family law lawyers, the attorneys at Murphy and Dunn, P.C. represent clients across every facet of domestic relations:

• High-Net-Worth and Farm Divorce: Serving as top-tier divorce lawyers, the firm manages complex asset division involving family-owned businesses, commercial farms, executive pensions, hidden assets, and spousal maintenance.
• Child Custody and Parenting Time: As vigorous child custody lawyers, the team fights for parental decision-making allocation, fair parenting time schedules, parental alienation protection, and interstate relocation approvals.
• Child Support and Financial Fair play: Acting as tenacious child support lawyers, the attorneys enforce accurate support calculations, college expense contributions, and post-decree modifications.
• Protective Orders and Domestic Safety: Operating as responsive domestic violence lawyers, the firm swiftly obtains emergency orders of protection for abuse victims and defends wrongfully accused parents.
• Adoption and Marital Agreements: Serving as adoption lawyers and prenuptial agreement lawyers, the office assists growing families with legal adoptions and crafts comprehensive premarital contracts.

Military Family Legal Support and Pro Bono Dedication

Murphy and Dunn, P.C. maintains an extraordinary record of community commitment, particularly for military families. In memory of fallen Navy serviceman Nick Murphy, the firm established a military legal clinic providing free and reduced-rate family law services to active-duty personnel and veterans across Peoria County, Tazewell County, and McLean County. Having delivered over $1.1 million in pro bono representation across more than 300 cases, the firm was honored by the Peoria County Bar Association as the Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year.

The Proven Murphy and Dunn Litigation Advantage

Whether guiding clients through collaborative mediation or litigating contested multi-day trials, Murphy and Dunn, P.C. brings unmatched institutional depth to every matter. The firm's partners and associates have been recognized by Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and hold 10.0 ratings on Avvo. Clients benefit from a collaborative legal structure that blends seasoned trial wisdom with meticulous case preparation.

Schedule a Free Family Law Consultation in Peoria Today

If you are preparing for divorce, battling for custody, or facing post-decree litigation, hire a family lawyer with a proven record of results. Contact Murphy and Dunn, P.C. in Peoria today to schedule your free, confidential initial consultation and protect what matters most.