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Byron James Sims

1.8
2 reviews

130 East Main Street, P.O. Box 587, Carlinville, IL 62626

Civil Litigation, Probate, Appeals and 7 more

About Byron James Sims

Byron James Sims is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, probate, appeals and 7 other areas of law. Byron received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years. Byron practices at Kasten, Ruyle, Sims & Bellm, P.C. in Carlinville, IL.

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Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
May 11, 2013
Hired Attorney

Not responsive, and we had to refile several times due to a missed deadline and missing paperwork.

General Practice
Posted by Matt
May 24, 2026
Hired Attorney

Horrible Attorney. I hired him a couple years back and I I technically won due to plantif not showing up or something. Took 7 month and the whole time I told him to stop delaying and take it to court. Instead he ignored me and did what he wanted. He never returned calls or emails. I have videos and stuff important to my case but didn't care. He didn't want to look at any of it. I honestly can't believe I am not in jail because of this Attorney. An attorney i actually paid to represent me. I think he is buddies with the prosecutor because he would have lunch with him and never let me talk or see the prosecutor. I honestly felt like he was working for the prosecutor not against. After it was all done I was left with a huge stain on my record and I asked him to help me fix it. I would of course pay. He didn't care and basically told me to get lost. This attorney should not be allowed to practice law.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Bankruptcy
  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
  • Corporate Law
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Other 4
    • Probate
    • Appeals
    • Domestic Relations
    • Adoption

Practice Details

  • Languages
    American Sign Language
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Kasten, Ruyle, Sims & Bellm, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Illinois
    Memberships
    Macoupin County and Illinois State Bar Associations
    Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southern Illinois University
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Illinois College
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
    cum laude

    Manatee Junior College
    Class of 1983
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Jacksonville, Illinois, May 20, 1965

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