Butler Giraudo & Meister - Peoria, IL
Butler Giraudo and Meister delivers premier family law and divorce representation throughout Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. Located on the sixth floor of One Technology Plaza, the firm combines extensive trial prowess with financial acumen in high-net-worth divorce, farm and business asset division, complex custody disputes, adoption, and surrogacy contracts.
Premier Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Peoria, Illinois
Navigating the end of a marriage or resolving contentious parental disputes requires an exceptional standard of legal skill and genuine personal empathy. At Butler Giraudo and Meister, P.C., clients receive comprehensive legal counsel focused exclusively on Illinois domestic relations. Situated in suite 603 of One Technology Plaza at 211 Fulton Street in downtown Peoria, the firm is steps from the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Peoria County Courthouse. The practice brings together veteran attorneys-including founding partner Susan H. Butler with more than four decades of experience, alongside partners Kelly R. Giraudo, Tamara A. Meister, and Kayla M. Hickey. When individuals look to hire a divorce attorney in Peoria or need a seasoned family law firm to protect significant financial assets, they choose Butler Giraudo and Meister for dignified, results-oriented advocacy.
High-Net-Worth Divorce and Sophisticated Property Division
Dividing substantial marital wealth demands rigorous financial analysis. The attorneys at Butler Giraudo and Meister excel in untangling intricate financial structures, including privately held companies, professional medical and dental practices, executive stock options, deferred compensation, and multi-tiered pension plans requiring qualified domestic relations orders. Central Illinois also features extensive agricultural holdings; the firm is widely respected for safeguarding generational farm assets, grain contracts, and inherited acreage during equitable distribution proceedings.
Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Child Custody
Protecting the emotional and developmental well-being of children is a foremost priority. The firm drafts clear, enforceable joint parenting agreements governing decision-making authority in education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. When parents cannot agree, the attorneys litigate contested child custody disputes, addressing substance abuse allegations, parental alienation, interstate relocation petitions, and fathers' rights with thorough evidence and courtroom poise.
Spousal Maintenance, Child Support, and Post-Judgment Relief
Securing economic fairness post-divorce requires thorough legal knowledge. The firm guides clients through child support calculations under the Illinois income shares model and resolves contentious spousal maintenance claims. When significant life changes arise-such as career transitions, retirement, or shifts in a child's needs-the firm files petitions for post-judgment modifications to adjust support or parenting time orders.
Adoption, Reproductive Law, and Protective Orders
In addition to divorce litigation, partner Tamara A. Meister leads the firm's reproductive law and adoption practice, managing stepparent adoptions, agency placements, gestational surrogacy agreements, and egg donor contracts. The firm also assists individuals in obtaining emergency orders of protection against domestic violence and provides supportive counsel for LGBTQ+ family legal matters and prenuptial agreements.
Why Central Illinois Clients Rely on Butler Giraudo and Meister
Clients throughout Peoria, Morton, Pekin, and Washington depend on the firm for proven strengths:
- Exclusive focus on family law and divorce, providing deep mastery of Illinois statutes and local judicial practices.
- Attorneys honored as Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and Leading Lawyers by peer review.
- Sophisticated capability in complex business valuation, farm asset preservation, and forensic accounting.
- Personalized representation prioritizing courteous communication, strategic negotiation, and assertive courtroom trials.
Consult with a Peoria Family Law Attorney Today
Facing a family law dispute can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to confront it alone. Contact Butler Giraudo and Meister today at (309) 455-8833 to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced family lawyer. Visit their Peoria office on the sixth floor of 211 Fulton Street to begin crafting a forward-looking strategy for your future.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Downtown Central Business District of Peoria, Illinois, just two blocks from the Peoria County Courthouse.
Building Location
This is a premium, seven-story Class A office and retail building built in 2000, known as One Technology Plaza. The property features a newly remodeled lobby and is situated directly across Washington Street from the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the connected One Technology Plaza Parking Deck (accessible from Adams Street, just north of Liberty Street) or find street-level metered parking along Fulton Street.
Public Transit
Served by CityLink Route 2 (To Downtown); nearest stop is at Riverfront Museum/CAT Visitor Center.
Accessibility / Suite Access
If parking in the connected deck, take the parking lot elevator to the main lobby on the second floor and transfer to the office elevator to reach Suite 603 on the sixth floor. If utilizing street parking, enter One Technology Plaza from Fulton Street and take the main passenger elevator up to the sixth floor.