Kelly R. Giraudo

Kelly R. Giraudo began her career as an Associate in 2010 and became a Partner at Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C. in 2013. Kelly has dedicated her career to family law and she recognizes that every family’s needs are different. Kelly is a passionate advocate and believes in working closely with her clients to evaluate their goals and develop clear strategies to obtain them. Kelly focuses on negotiation and reasonable settlement of cases, but never hesitates to litigate if the parties require a judge’s decision.

Kelly knows that family matters are emotional and stressful, so she helps her clients recognize that they are not powerless, but rather, that they can shape a positive future. Kelly helps clients focus on the big picture and involves them in generating solutions that keep control in their hands.

Kelly has handled numerous contested child custody, visitation, interstate child removal cases and adoptions. She has also handled and tried numerous contested orders of protection. Kelly has experience with complex divorce issues, including asset division, child support and spousal maintenance for both men and women.

Kelly grew up in Paducah, Kentucky and now resides in Pekin. She and her husband have two sons. Kelly and her family enjoy outdoor activities, fitness and traveling.

Kelly earned her Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2009. While at SIU School of Law, she served as research assistant to Professor Mark R. Lee and was employed by the SIU Civil Practice/Elderly Clinic, which exposed her to several aspects of divorce and litigation. Kelly received her Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, from Mid-Continent University in 2005.