Atty. Bill Vig

Atty. Bill Vig

I grew up in Menard County, Illinois, graduating from Petersburg PORTA High School. I then attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, where I graduated magna cum laude with a double major in communication and political science, and minors in music and pre-law.

Springfield Springfield 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Bill Vig at a glance

Bill Vig is a Vig Law, P.C. based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Vig Law, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2007). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Western Illinois University (B.A. Communication, 1998). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • I grew up in Menard County, Illinois, graduating from Petersburg PORTA High School
  • I then attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, where I graduated magna cum laude with a double major in communication and political science, and minors in music and pre-law
  • After college, I went on to earn both my Juris Doctor (law degree) and a Master of Arts in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • I served for six years as an Assistant State's Attorney in Sangamon County, Illinois, where I tried numerous felony and misdemeanor cases to juries
  • I started in the Traffic and Misdemeanor Division, prosecuting petty traffic tickets and misdemeanor criminal offenses
  • I was then named chief DUI prosecutor, and was later promoted to the Felony Division and soon became one of the office’s two felony narcotics prosecutors
  • Over the course of my time as an Assistant State’s Attorney, I was assigned cases ranging from petty speeding to first degree murder, covering the full breadth of the criminal and traffic codes
  • I was responsible for the prosecution of nearly 700 felony cases, over 4000 DUI citations, and countless other crimes and offenses
  • Since that time, I have advised and represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters, while focusing primarily in the areas of DUI and criminal defense
  • I have prided myself on my ability to answer questions both thoroughly and promptly, negotiate effectively with opposing parties, and—in those instances where negotiations fail—obtain a favorable result through trial
  • If you're in the market for a diligent, experienced attorney who knows the law, can analyze your case and explain your options, and has proven success both in and out of the courtroom, I'd be honored to speak with you

Practice Areas Explained

Bill Vig's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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

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Where is Bill Vig's law office located?
Bill Vig's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Vig Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bill Vig handle?
Bill Vig focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bill Vig practiced law?
Bill Vig has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Bill Vig go to law school?
Bill Vig earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A. Communication, 1998).
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2004
B.A. Communication
Western Illinois University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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