Atty. Sarah Beth Tinney

Atty. Sarah Beth Tinney

Sarah Beth Tinney is a lawyer practicing divorce law, real estate law, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law. Sarah received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Champaign Champaign 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Sarah Beth Tinney at a glance

Sarah Beth Tinney is a Member based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Erwin, Martinkus & Cole, Ltd.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, real estate, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. University, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Bar Association of the Central District of Illinois Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sarah Beth Tinney is a lawyer practicing divorce law, real estate law, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law
  • Sarah received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Sarah practices at Erwin, Martinkus & Cole, Ltd. in Champaign, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Beth Tinney's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Sarah Beth Tinney is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Sarah Beth Tinney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Sarah Beth Tinney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Sarah Beth Tinney is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Sarah Beth Tinney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Champaign 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 Sarah Beth Tinney

Where is Sarah Beth Tinney's law office located?
Sarah Beth Tinney's law practice is located in Champaign, Illinois. The firm is Erwin, Martinkus & Cole, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Beth Tinney handle?
Sarah Beth Tinney focuses on divorce, personal injury, real estate, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sarah Beth Tinney practiced law?
Sarah Beth Tinney has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Sarah Beth Tinney go to law school?
Sarah Beth Tinney earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. University, 1974).
How can I contact Sarah Beth Tinney for a consultation?
You can contact Sarah Beth Tinney 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.
What awards or recognition has Sarah Beth Tinney received?
Sarah Beth Tinney's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1977
B.A. University
University of California at Berkeley
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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