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Law Office of Michael R. Wesley, LLC

About Us

Working For Your Benefit

As a general practice firm, we can effectively represent you in court, draft and review legal documents or be your advocate in a negotiation.

Our Mission

Working For Your Benefit

Our mission is to provide legal advice and representation to ALL members of our community.

Whether you were hurt on the job, seeking custody, drafting a will, fighting a speeding ticket, or facing serious criminal charges, our office will provide reliable, reputable, and prompt legal representation.

Our office will provide you with one-on-one advice for your legal concerns with the humility, honesty, and tolerance your case deserves.

Our goal is to form and maintain a relationship with our clients by seeking the best outcome for their legal issues.

Why Choose Us

Honest, General Practice Lawyer

Honest, General Practice Lawyer

Deciding what type of lawyer you need can be daunting. As a general practice lawyer, I focus on a broad range of practice areas. I can represent you in court, draft and review documents, and be your advocate in negotiations. I can also refer you to specialists when necessary.

Modern Legal Care

As a general practice lawyer, I provide modern legal. Some of the everyday situations I handle include:

  • Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
  • Mediation
  • Child Custody & Child Support
  • Traffic violations
  • Personal injury
  • Criminal law

Over 900 Cases Won

Since 2003, I have been taking depositions, managing cases, negotiating settlements, and forming and maintaining excellent client relations. Let me take a look at your case and put this experience to work for you.

Our Philosophy

Three things we stand on

1

The Law Comes First

Whether you were hurt on the job, seeking custody, drafting a will, fighting a speeding ticket, or facing serious criminal charges, our office will provide reliable, reputable, and prompt legal representation.

2

Honest Communication

Our office will provide you with one-on-one advice for your legal concerns with the humility, honesty, and tolerance your case deserves.

3

Committed to Excellence

Our mission is to provide legal advice and representation to ALL members of our community.

Our Team

The people behind the firm

Michael Wesley

Michael Wesley

Owner & Founder

Born and raised in Bethalto, Illinois, Michael graduated from Civic Memorial High School in 1995.

From 2003 to 2009, Michael was employed by a large civil defense firm in Madison County, Illinois, where he gained valuable experience in taking depositions, managing cases, negotiating settlements, and forming and maintaining excellent client relations.

Admitted to practice law in Illinois and Missouri and is a member of the bar in both states.

Michael currently lives in Bethalto and is married to Courtney Wesley. They have four children: Jacqueline, Ayden, Hudson, and Sienna.

Personal & Professional Achievements:

  • 1995 Bethalto Boys’ and Girls’ Club “Youth of the Year”
  • Fontbonne University- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/Pre-Law- 1999
  • Southern Illinois University School of Law- JD cum laude-2003
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Christie Sands

Christie Sands

Office Manager

Christie is our Office Manager for the Law Office of Michael Wesley; she has been with our firm since 2017. Christie brings over 20 years of administrative experience in Office Management, Human Resources, and Accounting. She assists in developing and implementing firm policies and procedures; manages and oversees the administration of HR policies, programs’ and practices within the firm; she also maintains accounts payable, receivables, and monthly billing. She brings to the law firm her personal and professional philosophy that every person has a life story that should be treated with integrity and respect.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Justin, her daughter Bryn, and gets to be a bonus mom to Alex, Justin, Jacob, and Chloe. Christie enjoys watching her children play sports and exploring new adventures with her family.

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Kari Prott

Paralegal

Kari works alongside Michael and our clients on their cases. A full bio and photo are coming soon.

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Ashley Brown

Paralegal

Ashley works alongside Michael and our clients on their cases. A full bio and photo are coming soon.

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