Atty. Angela Baker Evans
I’ve focused my practice on divorce and family law since 2012, building on earlier experience in civil litigation and service as a prosecutor. My commitment to family law is deeply personal, and I’m driven by the opportunity to empower clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
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About Angela Baker Evans at a glance
Angela Baker Evans is a Member based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Angela Evans Law PC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2008), Illinois (2010), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2010), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2010). Educated at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (J.D., 2007) and Auburn University (B.A., 2004). Active member of Peoria County (Co-Chair, Special Committee on Mentoring), Illinois State (Member, Construction Law Section and Standing Committee on Women and the Law) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- I’ve focused my practice on divorce and family law since 2012, building on earlier experience in civil litigation and service as a prosecutor
- My commitment to family law is deeply personal, and I’m driven by the opportunity to empower clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives
- As a court‑certified mediator in multiple judicial circuits, I help clients consider long‑term outcomes and approach their situations from every angle
- I prepare for trial from day one, but I always prioritize resolving matters through thoughtful, mutually beneficial agreements whenever possible
- Above all, I want every client to feel heard, supported, and understood
- I’m genuinely grateful for the work I do and the impact I can make in family law
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Angela Baker Evans's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Angela Baker Evans handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Angela Baker Evans is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Angela Baker Evans is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Angela Baker Evans is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Angela Baker Evans is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Angela Baker Evans is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 Peoria 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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