Trent West
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Trent West
Biography
We are rooted in Montgomery County with two offices to better serve the area. Our firm handles many cases in the surrounding counties (Macoupin, Bond, Fayette, Christian, and Shelby County) as well. We have experience handling many areas of law, including personal injury (car wrecks/dog bites/slip or trip & falls/wrongful deaths/malpractice), traffic/DUI/criminal defense cases, bankruptcy, family law (custody/child support/adoption/divorce), estate planning (wills/POAs/trusts), and estate administration (non-probate and probate), and general civil practice.
I grew up Nokomis (Montgomery County), where my family and I reside. My degrees are from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. While in law school, I concentrated on litigation and advocacy for justice in the courtroom. I have put that concentration to use representing clients in the courtroom in hearings, trials, and other matters.
On a personal level, I am married and have three children. My wife and I are part of the Rotary eClub of Central Illinois. As a family, we enjoy volunteering and serving those that need help in and around their community.
Practice Areas
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
DUI & DWI
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Personal injury, malpractice, wrongful death cases only
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney-Owner Law Offices of Glenn & West, LLC
Year: 2016 - Current
Description: I took over this law firm in 2018 and handle multiple areas of law as the Managing Attorney.
Associate Attorney Brown & Brown LLP
Year: 2014 - 2016
Description: I handled primarily personal injury litigation: car wrecks, dog bites, slip and falls, etc. I also handled traffic law and criminal defense law as well.
Assistant State's Attorney Madison County State's Attorney's Office
Year: 2012 - 2014
Description: I was a prosecutor handling traffic, DUI, misdemeanors, and municipal ordinance violations.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois # 6307305 Member (Current)
Metro East Community Rotary Club President (2016 - Current)
Montgomery County Bar Association Attorney (2016 - Current)
Awards
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Leadership Achievement Award
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2011.0
Education
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Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville B.S. (2007) | Criminal Justice
Year: 2003 - 2007
Honors: Activities: Sigma Pi Fraternity
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. (2011) | Litigation
Year: 2008 - 2011
Honors: Dean's List Activities: Bar Association, Law Review, Moot Court
Websites
Litchfield Office
1118 W. Ryder St., Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-7785
Nokomis Office
320 W. Central St., PO Box 36, Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7781