Atty. Amy Maher

Atty. Amy Maher

Amy Maher is a lawyer practicing family, elder law, immigration and 1 other area of law. Amy has been licensed for 38 years.

Springfield Springfield 38 Years Experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Amy Maher at a glance

Amy Maher is a family law, estate planning, immigration, and elder law attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Serves clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Amy Maher is a lawyer practicing family, elder law, immigration and 1 other area of law
  • Amy has been licensed for 38 years
  • Amy practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Amy Maher's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Amy Maher is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Amy Maher is one of 34,874 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Springfield 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 venue, 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 Amy Maher

Where is Amy Maher's law office located?
Amy Maher's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy Maher handle?
Amy Maher focuses on family law, estate planning, immigration, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Amy Maher practiced law?
Amy Maher has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
How can I contact Amy Maher for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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