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.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, IL · 22+ Years Experience
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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). Serves clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
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DUI / DWI Defense in Springfield
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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 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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Why Clients in Springfield Choose Bill Vig
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bill Vig's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bill Vig brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, Bill Vig can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic, Bill Vig can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Bill Vig attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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