A Central Illinois Family Law Firm
After graduating from Drake University Law School in 1977, Susan Butler began her legal career as a trial attorney with an insurance defense firm in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 1979, Susan returned to her home in Central Illinois and became one of the first female trial attorneys to practice in the 10th Judicial Circuit of Illinois.
After working as a partner in a local law firm for several years, Susan achieved a personal goal to practice divorce and family law exclusively as a solo practitioner. In 1985, the Law Office of Susan H. Butler was opened in Peoria, Illinois. That firm is the predecessor of Butler Giraudo & Meister, P.C.
In 2010, Kelly Giraudo graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law and joined the firm as an associate attorney, bringing with her a passion for family law. Susan and Kelly formed a partnership, and in 2012, Tami Meister, a John Marshall Law School graduate who had practiced with a Chicago firm and in the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s office, joined them as an associate attorney.
In 2015, the three attorneys officially formed the firm known as Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C., and a second office was opened in Peoria, Illinois. Kayla M. Hickey, who, like Susan, gained her first legal experience working for an insurance defense firm, joined the firm in 2020 as an associate attorney, and Kayla became partner in the firm in 2024. Gabrielle Cunningham joined the firm in 2022, and she has a wealth of experience in all areas of Family and Divorce Law.
This team of attorneys has decades of experience, a broad range of expertise, and a shared passion for helping their clients through the difficult challenges of divorce and family law matters.
How To Find Us
Our Peoria office is conveniently located in One Technology Plaza, in the heart of downtown Peoria at 211 Fulton St, Suite 603.
We are located just two blocks from the Peoria County Courthouse and easily accessible from major routes, including Interstates 74 and 474.
One Technology Plaza Parking Deck is connected to our building, and you can enter the deck at 222 SW Adams St, Peoria, 61602. The parking deck elevators (Fulton St./Office Lobby) opposite the street level will take you to building reception and security on the second floor. If you choose on-street parking, you can enter One Technology Plaza at street level from Fulton Street, mid-block between Washington and Adams Streets.
Regardless of where we meet, you will be greeted with a smile by our staff, and we will treat you with confidentiality, professionalism, and the utmost respect. Contact us today.
