Atty. Andrew S. Williams

Atty. Andrew S. Williams

Andrew S. Williams is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, employment law and 3 other areas of law.

Alton Alton 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew S. Williams at a glance

Andrew S. Williams is a Partner based in Alton, Illinois, practicing at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1995), District of Columbia (2000), and Texas (2005). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1993) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.S., 1990). Active member of AELE. Serands clients in Alton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Andrew S. Williams is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, employment law and 3 other areas of law
  • Andrew S. received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Andrew S. practices at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP in Alton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew S. Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Andrew S. Williams is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Andrew S. Williams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Alton 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 Andrew S. Williams

Where is Andrew S. Williams's law office located?
Andrew S. Williams's law practice is located in Alton, Illinois. The firm is Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew S. Williams handle?
Andrew S. Williams focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Andrew S. Williams practiced law?
Andrew S. Williams has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Andrew S. Williams go to law school?
Andrew S. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Andrew S. Williams for a consultation?
You can contact Andrew S. Williams 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.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1993
B.S.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
Texas
Admitted: 2005
Illinois
Admitted: 2005
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Admitted: 2008
California
Admitted: 2008
Florida
Admitted: 2009
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 2010
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2011
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2013
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 2013

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