Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C.

Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C. Family Law Attorneys serving Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties in Central Illinois. We work hard for each and every client.

The lawyers of Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C., are family law attorneys serving clients in Peoria and Tazewell Counties in Central Illinois. We are passionate about advocating on behalf of people who have issues regarding their families. We work to understand each of our clients' backgrounds, concerns and worries so we can help them reach favorable resolutions to their family law issues. Our phil

osophy as lawyers is to promote amicable negotiated settlements where appropriate, but to aggressively advocate your interests in the courtroom should negotiations fail to produce the desired result. We are driven and committed to a successful outcome for all of our clients. Learn more about our law practice. Practice areas
Family Law including:
-Divorce
-Custody and Visitation
-Surrogacy and Fertility Issues
-Parentage
-Property Division
-Pension Division
-Maintenance/Alimony
-Child Support
-Modification
-Enforcement
-College Expenses
-Interstate Removal
-Civil Union/Same S*x Marriage
-Domestic Violence
-Grandparents' Rights
-Adoptions
-Same S*x Adoptions
-Guardianship
-Appeals

If you want to sign a prenuptial agreement, be sure that it covers all important financial matters. Our lawyers can help...
08/24/2026

If you want to sign a prenuptial agreement, be sure that it covers all important financial matters. Our lawyers can help you draw one up.

BGM attorneys Kelly Giraudo, Kayla Hickey, Gabrielle Cunningham, and Alicia VanRheeden recently attended the Peoria Coun...
08/21/2026

BGM attorneys Kelly Giraudo, Kayla Hickey, Gabrielle Cunningham, and Alicia VanRheeden recently attended the Peoria County Bar Association Annual Meeting at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

It was a wonderful evening celebrating our local legal community, and an especially exciting one for BGM as Kelly was installed as First Vice President of the Peoria County Bar Association for the coming year!⚖️

We are proud of Kelly’s continued leadership and service to the PCBA and proud to have our attorneys actively involved in the legal community we serve.

Congratulations, Kelly! 🎉

Child support can be used to help with car insurance payments, even if that's not an expense that is explicitly talked a...
08/17/2026

Child support can be used to help with car insurance payments, even if that's not an expense that is explicitly talked about.

🎉 We’re excited to share that Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C. has been nominated for Best Law Firm in the 2026 Peoria Co...
08/11/2026

🎉 We’re excited to share that Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C. has been nominated for Best Law Firm in the 2026 Peoria Community’s Choice Awards, and our own Tami Meister has been nominated for Best Attorney!

We are incredibly grateful to serve this community and to have the trust of our clients, colleagues, friends and families. If BGM or Tami has made a difference for you, we would be honored to have your vote!

⚖️ Vote for Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C. for Best Law Firm
⚖️ Vote for Tami Meister for Best Attorney

Vote here: https://pjstar.gannettcontests.com/2026-Peoria-Communitys-Choice-Awards/

Thank you, Peoria! Your support means more to us than you know. 💙

Check it out now!

08/11/2026

WE'RE HIRING!
Associate Attorney – Family Law (Immediate Opening)
Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C., a growing and well-established Central Illinois family law firm, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our team immediately. This position offers hands-on litigation experience, regular courtroom appearances, direct client contact, and mentorship from experienced partners in a collaborative, fast-paced practice. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be licensed in Illinois (or pending admission); strong writing, organization, and advocacy skills are essential, and prior family law or litigation experience is preferred but not required. We offer competitive compensation, strong staff support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

08/11/2026

Read this to learn about the legal process for enforcing a parenting plan or custody order when one parent moves to a different state.

08/04/2026

A co-parent refusing to communicate can make shared custody impossible. Learn the steps you can take when your ex won't talk.

Read on to see how a Peoria divorce lawyer or Pekin divorce lawyer can prepare you for what to expect in a gray divorce.
07/22/2026

Read on to see how a Peoria divorce lawyer or Pekin divorce lawyer can prepare you for what to expect in a gray divorce.

A divorced parent can have good reasons to move, but any relocation outside of the state will need court approval.
07/15/2026

A divorced parent can have good reasons to move, but any relocation outside of the state will need court approval.

07/04/2026

Address

One Technology Plaza, 211 Fulton St, #603
Peoria, IL
61602

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13092631204

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