Atty. Barbara A. Backman

Atty. Barbara A. Backman

Barbara A. Backman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, bankruptcy & debt, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 11 other areas of law.

Rockford Rockford 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (779) 221-2798 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Barbara A. Backman at a glance

Barbara A. Backman is a criminal defense, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1990) and Rockford College (B.S., 1985). Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara A. Backman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, bankruptcy & debt, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 11 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.S. degree from Rockford College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Barbara practices in Rockford, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara A. Backman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara A. Backman 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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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.

Barbara A. Backman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

Barbara A. Backman 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.

Barbara A. Backman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Barbara A. Backman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Rockford 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 Barbara A. Backman

Where is Barbara A. Backman's law office located?
Barbara A. Backman's law practice is located in Rockford, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara A. Backman handle?
Barbara A. Backman focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barbara A. Backman practiced law?
Barbara A. Backman has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Barbara A. Backman go to law school?
Barbara A. Backman earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Barbara A. Backman for a consultation?
You can contact Barbara A. Backman 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.
Northern Illinois University
- 1990
B.S.
Rockford College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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