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Don Cary Collins

Don Cary Collins

4.8
14 reviews

126 W. Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220-1502

General Civil Law, Criminal Trial Practice, Personal Injury Law and 12 more

About Don Cary Collins

Don Cary Collins is a lawyer practicing general civil law, criminal trial practice, personal injury law and 12 other areas of law. Don received a B.A. degree from Illinois State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years. Don practices at Law Office of Don Cary Collins in Belleville, IL.

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Don Cary Collins got this award in 2021

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4.8
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 04, 2016
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I would highly recommend Mr. Collins. He is straightforward and to the point but that's a good thing. He is very nice and I didn't think I had a chance of winning my case, plus I was being counter sued for a large amount of money. Don Collins not only got my counter sue dismissed he won my case! I will definitely recommend him to all my family and friends and would use him again if I ever need a lawyer again. Thank you Don for your hard and dedicated work for me!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 18, 2015
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Criminal Law
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June 13, 2012
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Family Law
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August 11, 2013
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • General Practice
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Bankruptcy
  • Other 8
    • General Civil Law
    • Criminal Trial Practice
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Real Estate Law
    • Dui/Dwi/Drunk Driving Defense
    • Adoption
    • Wills
    • Probate

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Law Office of Don Cary Collins

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1976, Illinois
    1977, Missouri
    1978, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
    1980, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
    East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations
    The Missouri Bar
    Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    American Judicature Society.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southern Illinois University
    Class of 1976
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Illinois State University
    Class of 1972
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1951
    Christopher, Illinois, September 10, 1951

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