Richard Ian Conner graduated from Western Illinois University in 2010, where he earned a Bachelor in Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Business. He obtained his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2014. While in law school, he put specific emphasis on assisting low-income and senior residents of central and southern Illinois through the not-for profit corporation Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation and the SIU Self-Help Legal Center.
Ian is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, and he has a strong desire to provide quality legal advocacy and support to all of his clients. Throughout his legal career, he has practiced predominantly in Cook County, DuPage County, Will County, Kane County, Lake County, and surrounding areas. Ian has significant knowledge and experience in property division, spousal support, child support, allocation of parental responsibility (formerly known as child custody), allocation of parenting time (formerly known as visitation) domestic violence, trial advocacy, and appellate advocacy. With an emphasis on moral and ethical principles, Ian guides clients through all stages of their legal proceedings, while focusing on resolution tailored to the individuals involved and the circumstances of their cases.
Ian is an active member of Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Kane County Bar Association (KCBA), and the DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA).
- Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale
- J.D. (2014)
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- Western Illinois University
- B.A. (2010) | Major: Political Science, Minor: Business
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- Q. My daughter's father was incarcerated for almost 2 years for child abuse of his other child. Can he get custody?
- A: Look to Illinois statute 750 ILCS 5/603.10 for guidance. Illinois allows court's to put restrictions on parental responsibilities, including parenting time and decision-making responsibilities.
Unfortunately, if you do not have a case filed with your local circuit court, then you won't have the power to enforce the statute. You will, in essence, have to deal with the father of your child directly, negotiating parenting time, restrictions, or making agreements between yourselves to address your concerns. This may not be an ideal choice depending on your level of communication with the father. Filing a case in court may be a better way to address your concerns, if those concerns are ... Read More