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Cheryl Powell

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Licensed for 33 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I have lived in Southern Illinois, since 1987.  Since I am a transplant from the Chicago area, I did not attend school here and am not familiar with the general gossip about people around town.  I find that a lot of clients prefer to have lawyers who are not already involved in either parties' business in some form or fashion.I have practiced law for over 30 years. Please see my profile for my areas of practice.  I have worked as a solo practitioner, an associate, a public defender and a legal services attorney.I serve in the capacities of attorney, guardian ad litem, attorney for a minor child, child's representative, and mediator.I represent people in the following counties: Bond, Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Jefferson, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Perry, Randolph, Richland, St. Clair, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, and White.  I have previously resided in Mantachie, Mississippi; and Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.  I have spent a great deal of time in the St. Louis area, as well as traveling in and outside of the USA.  I have traveled internationally to Australia, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas.  I find studying the legal systems and social systems in other cultures to be absolutely fascinating!I love practicing law and helping families! We have all had hard times at some time or another.  We just have to dust ourselves off and pick ourselves back up  off the ground.  Call me.  You will want me in your corner!  

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Cheryl A. Powell815 Broadway, Suite 10Mount Vernon, IL, 62864-3055

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Chad
October 31, 2019

She is a great lawyer that will actually care about your case. She has a different way of doing things, but will get the outcome you need!!! Deff worth the $. I would highly recommend her to anyone goin through custody & or divorce battle!! Thank you Cheryl for helping me do whats right for my child!!

Barbara
April 15, 2019

Cheryl was a great advocate for my situation. She was intuitive, caring and thorough. I would not hesitate to recommend her. She was considerate of my family and the outcome was positive.

jessica
March 8, 2019

Cheryl is an excellent attorney. Cheryl fought for my Mom and what was right. She was kind, smart, and got the job done. I would highly reccomend to anyone needing assistance with legal matters.

anonymous
January 27, 2019

Cheryl Powell was recommend to me from a long time friend. I am so happy that I used her in a very personal situation. She made me feel very comfortable and assured me she would take care of me and she sure did. She and her office help are very professional. I would highly recommend her.

Becky
December 29, 2017

I'd been trying to get a divorce from an uncooperative ex. I was getting absolutely no where with it. A friend of mine suggested I use Cheryl, stating she was reasonably price and could help. I contacted her and liked her right away. As we went through the process together, she helped me with other legal issues I had. Chery went above and beyond throughout the divorce. One year later, I'm divorced, little debt, and child support to start soon. Cheryl is an excellent attorney, I am very satisfied.

Shane
September 24, 2016

Cheryl has represented me and my family in 3 cases in the past year. She cared about what happened to me and my family members and what the outcomes of our cases were. She did her best to keep our fees reasonable and get as much done at one court date as she possibly could. One case was in randolph county. It was a complicated divorce case. She walked in like a boss and took care of it in one court date! Another case was a very involved dcfs case. We did have several court dates in that case but we won! How many people really beat dcfs? That is really hard to do but cheryl did it! I would definitely hire her again and recommend her to anyone and everyone! There's not a better family or divorce attorney and truly mean that with all my heart and soul. Cheryl was a blessing to our family. I can't thank her enough!

Micah
July 6, 2016

Cheryl Powell is to be commended for the manner in which she recently represented our family in our court case. We are very happy with her & found her to be a professional on every level. We feel that she took the time it takes to help us present our case with honesty & integrity. I would highly recommend her.

Kathleen
January 17, 2015

This is one good attorney you ll ever come across. What a blessing she has done for me . Honest,she is that.She made me feel good about my case,keep my divorce going,she stayed right on it.Like other attorney who just took my money,and did nothing,but heartache.Please if going though divorce, check Cheryl Powell Attorney in Mt.vernon. Ill.And also what a great office staff! Thanks to this law office.

Ben
December 11, 2014

Cheryl was great to give me advice when I needed it, All her advice was spot on and I would highly recommend her

James
September 27, 2014

I have found Attorney Powell to be a thorough, detailed and on time attorney. She has shown a compassionate and caring attitude during a very emotional and stressful time for me. Having additional education and experience in social skills enables her to see clients as more than billable hours. She is a very good attorney and person that goes far beyond a law degree.

Chad
October 31, 2019

She is a great lawyer that will actually care about your case. She has a different way of doing things, but will get the outcome you need!!! Deff worth the $. I would highly recommend her to anyone goin through custody & or divorce battle!! Thank you Cheryl for helping me do whats right for my child!!

Barbara
April 15, 2019

Cheryl was a great advocate for my situation. She was intuitive, caring and thorough. I would not hesitate to recommend her. She was considerate of my family and the outcome was positive.

jessica
March 8, 2019

Cheryl is an excellent attorney. Cheryl fought for my Mom and what was right. She was kind, smart, and got the job done. I would highly reccomend to anyone needing assistance with legal matters.

anonymous
January 27, 2019

Cheryl Powell was recommend to me from a long time friend. I am so happy that I used her in a very personal situation. She made me feel very comfortable and assured me she would take care of me and she sure did. She and her office help are very professional. I would highly recommend her.

Becky
December 29, 2017

I'd been trying to get a divorce from an uncooperative ex. I was getting absolutely no where with it. A friend of mine suggested I use Cheryl, stating she was reasonably price and could help. I contacted her and liked her right away. As we went through the process together, she helped me with other legal issues I had. Chery went above and beyond throughout the divorce. One year later, I'm divorced, little debt, and child support to start soon. Cheryl is an excellent attorney, I am very satisfied.

Shane
September 24, 2016

Cheryl has represented me and my family in 3 cases in the past year. She cared about what happened to me and my family members and what the outcomes of our cases were. She did her best to keep our fees reasonable and get as much done at one court date as she possibly could. One case was in randolph county. It was a complicated divorce case. She walked in like a boss and took care of it in one court date! Another case was a very involved dcfs case. We did have several court dates in that case but we won! How many people really beat dcfs? That is really hard to do but cheryl did it! I would definitely hire her again and recommend her to anyone and everyone! There's not a better family or divorce attorney and truly mean that with all my heart and soul. Cheryl was a blessing to our family. I can't thank her enough!

Micah
July 6, 2016

Cheryl Powell is to be commended for the manner in which she recently represented our family in our court case. We are very happy with her & found her to be a professional on every level. We feel that she took the time it takes to help us present our case with honesty & integrity. I would highly recommend her.

Kathleen
January 17, 2015

This is one good attorney you ll ever come across. What a blessing she has done for me . Honest,she is that.She made me feel good about my case,keep my divorce going,she stayed right on it.Like other attorney who just took my money,and did nothing,but heartache.Please if going though divorce, check Cheryl Powell Attorney in Mt.vernon. Ill.And also what a great office staff! Thanks to this law office.

Ben
December 11, 2014

Cheryl was great to give me advice when I needed it, All her advice was spot on and I would highly recommend her

James
September 27, 2014

I have found Attorney Powell to be a thorough, detailed and on time attorney. She has shown a compassionate and caring attitude during a very emotional and stressful time for me. Having additional education and experience in social skills enables her to see clients as more than billable hours. She is a very good attorney and person that goes far beyond a law degree.

Chad
October 31, 2019

She is a great lawyer that will actually care about your case. She has a different way of doing things, but will get the outcome you need!!! Deff worth the $. I would highly recommend her to anyone goin through custody & or divorce battle!! Thank you Cheryl for helping me do whats right for my child!!

Barbara
April 15, 2019

Cheryl was a great advocate for my situation. She was intuitive, caring and thorough. I would not hesitate to recommend her. She was considerate of my family and the outcome was positive.

jessica
March 8, 2019

Cheryl is an excellent attorney. Cheryl fought for my Mom and what was right. She was kind, smart, and got the job done. I would highly reccomend to anyone needing assistance with legal matters.

anonymous
January 27, 2019

Cheryl Powell was recommend to me from a long time friend. I am so happy that I used her in a very personal situation. She made me feel very comfortable and assured me she would take care of me and she sure did. She and her office help are very professional. I would highly recommend her.

Becky
December 29, 2017

I'd been trying to get a divorce from an uncooperative ex. I was getting absolutely no where with it. A friend of mine suggested I use Cheryl, stating she was reasonably price and could help. I contacted her and liked her right away. As we went through the process together, she helped me with other legal issues I had. Chery went above and beyond throughout the divorce. One year later, I'm divorced, little debt, and child support to start soon. Cheryl is an excellent attorney, I am very satisfied.

Shane
September 24, 2016

Cheryl has represented me and my family in 3 cases in the past year. She cared about what happened to me and my family members and what the outcomes of our cases were. She did her best to keep our fees reasonable and get as much done at one court date as she possibly could. One case was in randolph county. It was a complicated divorce case. She walked in like a boss and took care of it in one court date! Another case was a very involved dcfs case. We did have several court dates in that case but we won! How many people really beat dcfs? That is really hard to do but cheryl did it! I would definitely hire her again and recommend her to anyone and everyone! There's not a better family or divorce attorney and truly mean that with all my heart and soul. Cheryl was a blessing to our family. I can't thank her enough!

Micah
July 6, 2016

Cheryl Powell is to be commended for the manner in which she recently represented our family in our court case. We are very happy with her & found her to be a professional on every level. We feel that she took the time it takes to help us present our case with honesty & integrity. I would highly recommend her.

Kathleen
January 17, 2015

This is one good attorney you ll ever come across. What a blessing she has done for me . Honest,she is that.She made me feel good about my case,keep my divorce going,she stayed right on it.Like other attorney who just took my money,and did nothing,but heartache.Please if going though divorce, check Cheryl Powell Attorney in Mt.vernon. Ill.And also what a great office staff! Thanks to this law office.

Ben
December 11, 2014

Cheryl was great to give me advice when I needed it, All her advice was spot on and I would highly recommend her

James
September 27, 2014

I have found Attorney Powell to be a thorough, detailed and on time attorney. She has shown a compassionate and caring attitude during a very emotional and stressful time for me. Having additional education and experience in social skills enables her to see clients as more than billable hours. She is a very good attorney and person that goes far beyond a law degree.