Jon P. Erickson Law Office

Jon P. Erickson Law Office, located in Decatur, Illinois, represents a distinctive combination of prosecutorial experience, solo practice focus, deep community roots, and 25+ years of legal expertise concentrated in divorce law, family law, and criminal defense. Founded in 2017 as a solo practice, this respected firm brings personalized attention, aggressive advocacy, and genuine commitment to achieving successful outcomes for Central Illinois families and individuals facing family law and criminal defense challenges.

Jon P. Erickson is a Decatur native whose entire legal career has been rooted in serving his community and clients with professionalism and dedication. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in Decatur in 1991 and completed his undergraduate education at Illinois State University in 1995 with a degree in Criminal Justice Sciences—education that provided foundational understanding of criminal justice systems and legal procedures. He earned his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University in 1999 and was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2000, marking the beginning of a 25+-year legal career devoted to serving Central Illinois families and clients.

Erickson's early career path reflected genuine commitment to public service and understanding of the legal system from multiple perspectives. From Spring 2000 through December 2000, he worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for Macon County. This prosecutorial work gave him insider understanding of criminal procedures, evidence standards, and how the criminal justice system actually functions in practice. More importantly, it established his credibility in criminal defense work and gave him unique understanding of how prosecutors think and approach criminal cases—invaluable knowledge in defending clients against criminal charges.

Following his prosecutorial experience, Erickson joined the law firm of Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson, Griffith & Walsh, LTD, where he became a partner and practiced alongside his father, Fred Erickson, for nearly 17 years. This long tenure as a law firm partner demonstrates his ability to manage complex cases, work collaboratively with other attorneys, and maintain successful law practice operations. The opportunity to practice alongside his father created a distinctive mentoring relationship and provided ongoing professional development that shaped his approach to legal practice and client service.

In August 2017, Erickson made the strategic decision to establish his own solo practice, Jon P. Erickson Law Office. This transition from law firm partner to solo practitioner reflects desire to maintain closer relationships with individual clients, control case strategy personally, and dedicate his full attention to clients' matters. Solo practice, while requiring significant personal commitment and business acumen, allows attorneys to provide the kind of focused attention and personalized service that larger firms sometimes cannot match due to their size and complexity.

Since establishing his solo practice in 2017, Erickson has concentrated his practice heavily in the areas of divorce law and family law, drawing on his 25 years of legal experience and sophisticated understanding of these emotionally charged and legally complex matters. His practice encompasses divorce, child custody and visitation, parenting time, child support, maintenance and alimony, paternity, and adoption matters. He maintains criminal defense practice as well, including Orders of Protection and Civil No-Contact Orders—matters that often intersect with family law in cases involving domestic violence allegations and criminal charges.

Erickson's criminal defense experience, while perhaps less prominently featured than his family law practice, brings valuable expertise to criminal matters that many divorcing individuals face. Some custody disputes involve criminal allegations such as domestic violence claims. Some divorces involve parents with criminal charges or convictions that affect custody determinations. Erickson's ability to handle these criminal defense matters alongside family law representation ensures comprehensive legal service that addresses clients' varied legal needs.

Professional affiliations further demonstrate Erickson's standing in the legal community and his commitment to professional excellence. He maintains active membership in the Illinois State Bar Association and the Decatur Bar Association, connecting him to his profession and peers. His accreditation with the National Trial Lawyers organization reflects selection as one of the top trial lawyers in the nation—an honor indicating that his peers recognize his trial advocacy excellence and legal capability.

Erickson's location in downtown Decatur (101 South State Street, Suite 220M) ensures accessibility for Macon County families and clients. Decatur's position at the heart of Central Illinois makes Erickson conveniently accessible for individuals throughout the region seeking experienced family law and criminal defense representation.

For Decatur and Macon County families seeking family law and divorce representation from a 25+-year experienced attorney, a Decatur native with deep community roots, a solo practitioner providing personalized client attention, a National Trial Lawyers recognized advocate, and an attorney with distinctive prosecutorial background, Jon P. Erickson Law Office represents an outstanding choice. Contact Jon P. Erickson at (217) 422-9995 today to schedule your confidential consultation regarding your divorce, family law, or criminal defense matter.