Atty. Amanda Giardina Highlander

Atty. Amanda Giardina Highlander

Amanda Giardina Highlander is a lawyer practicing adoptions, divorce, divorce mediation and 5 other areas of law. Amanda received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Amanda Giardina Highlander at a glance

Amanda Giardina Highlander is an Of Counsel based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at The Shaw Law Group, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2010) and Illinois (2011). Educated at Washington University in St Louis (J.D., 2010) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Amanda Giardina Highlander is a lawyer practicing adoptions, divorce, divorce mediation and 5 other areas of law
  • Amanda received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Amanda practices at The Shaw Law Group, P.C. in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Amanda Giardina Highlander's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amanda Giardina Highlander handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Amanda Giardina Highlander is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

Amanda Giardina Highlander is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →

Alimony / Spousal Support

Amanda Giardina Highlander is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Illinois →

Adoption

Amanda Giardina Highlander is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edwardsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amanda Giardina Highlander

Where is Amanda Giardina Highlander's law office located?
Amanda Giardina Highlander's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is The Shaw Law Group, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amanda Giardina Highlander handle?
Amanda Giardina Highlander focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Amanda Giardina Highlander practiced law?
Amanda Giardina Highlander has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Amanda Giardina Highlander go to law school?
Amanda Giardina Highlander earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Amanda Giardina Highlander for a consultation?
You can contact Amanda Giardina Highlander directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St Louis
- 2010
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2010
Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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