Karlin Raver LLC - Galesburg

05/11/2026

The Galesburg will be closed to the public all day on May 15. Mr. Karlin has court hearings and settlement conferences all day. The parelegals will be conducting field research.

05/08/2026

https://www.karlinraver.com/post/child-custody-disputes

Preparing for a child custody dispute? Start now — not when court is scheduled.What you do before a custody case begins can significantly impact the outcome. Illinois courts focus on one question: What is in the best interests of the child? Here are a few things parents should be doing immediately...

04/05/2026

03/19/2026

For the third year in a row, Jeremy Karlin, Founding Partner, took on the role of instructor at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Midwest program. Over three intensive days, Jeremy guided newly-admitted attorneys through the essential skills required to conduct a jury trial. His instr...

03/04/2026

Karlin Raver LLC is hiring a legal assistant.

Our firm is seeking a legal assistant to join our Galesburg office. We are a growing law firm serving clients throughout western Illinois in matters including criminal defense, family law, real estate and general legal matters.

Experience as a legal professional is preferred, but strong administrative experience will certainly be considered.

The position involves:
• client communication
• preparation of legal documents
• court filings and case management
• scheduling and office support

We are looking for someone who is organized, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Interested candidates should send a resume and brief cover message to [email protected].

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested.

02/06/2026

https://www.karlinraver.com/post/can-i-use-my-tax-refund-to-pay-for-bankruptcy-in-galesburg-kewanee-aledo-or-monmouth

Yes. Many people filing bankruptcy in Galesburg, Kewanee, Aledo, and Monmouth use their tax refund to pay for bankruptcy, but timing and proper planning are critical under Illinois bankruptcy law.A tax refund is considered an asset in bankruptcy. Whether you can keep it—or use it to pay attorney f...

12/31/2025

The office is closed December 31st and January 1st. We will reopen January 2nd

12/14/2025

Are you overlooking potential legal issues? 🤔 Most people only contact a lawyer when it's too late. Check out our blog on the importance of legal checkups and how they can save you stress down the line! Read more: https://wix.to/YDg9NUb

Most people only call a lawyer when something has already gone wrong. A lawsuit has been filed. A family conflict has escalated. A contract has fallen apart. By that point, options are often narrower, more expensive, and more stressful than they needed to be.At Karlin Raver, we encourage clients to....