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.

• Partner, since 2013

• CASABlanca Dancing with our Local Stars (Dancer- 2019, Judge- 2021)
• Illinois Bar Foundation (Board of Directors)
• Kiwanis Club of Pekin (Former President; Board of Directors)
• Legal Election Advisor for 2008 Presidential Election
• Students Living a Mission, Mission Trip to Ensenada, Mexico
• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
• YMCA Frostbite 5K
• Delta Theta Phi Toy and Clothing Drive

• Illinois

• Illinois State Bar Association ((Board of Directors))
• Peoria County Bar Association (Chair of the Family Law Section of the Substantive Law Committee)
• Tazewell County Bar Association (Former President)
• Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Women & the Law, 2019 - Present
• Illinois State Bar Association, Family Law Committee, 2021
• Illinois State Bar Association Leadership Academy – Inaugural Class of 2020
• Illinois Bar Foundation (Board of Directors)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Delta Theta Phi