Jon P. Erickson
Google Rating
4.9(80 reviews)
- 132 South Water Street, Suite 260 Decatur, IL 62523
- +1-217-615-4812
- jon@jonpericksonlaw.com
About:
Jon Erickson, known formally as Jonathan Parker Erickson, is a Decatur native and attended Decatur public schools through 12th grade. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991 and completed his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Sciences at Illinois State University in 1995. He received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University in 1999. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois in 2000. Jon worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for Macon County from Spring 2000 until December 2000 at which time he joined the law firm of Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson, Griffith & Walsh, LTD. He soon became a partner of the firm and practiced alongside his father, Fred, for nearly 17 years. Jon is married and has one son, Fred. On August 1, 2017, Jon started his own practice as a sole practitioner. Unlike any other law firm or attorney in the Decatur area, Jon's practice is concentrated exclusively in the areas of divorce law and family law (including juvenile law, Orders of Protection, guardianship cases involving children, DCFS cases, Civil No-Contact Orders, adoption cases and criminal defense for domestic-related offenses). Jon is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Decatur Bar Association. Although his office is located in Decatur in Macon County, Jon routinely accepts cases and travels to virtually all neighboring counties as well.
Jurisdiction:Illinois
Practice Area
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Victims’ Rights
Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Juvenile/Dependency
Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
Carbondale
Associations
Member
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
Blake Strode
"Jon Erickson is a great attorney who will give it to you straight, fight for you, and really knows his stuff. Jon brings a unique skillset and experience to the table and was able to help my wife and I with a unique issue that was time sensitive. I appreciate Jon and his work ethic and am happy with the results Jon achieved."
RATED 5.0
Jul 13, 2025via Google
Matt Stewart
"Jon took care of me."
RATED 5.0
Mar 10, 2025via Google
B. R.
"Attorney Jon Erickson is a fighter and an extremely competent one at that. He's not afraid to tell you when you're legal strategy might need some finessing and also not afraid to fight like hell and plant a flag on a hill when he knows his client is righteous. You'd be hard pressed to find someone who is as passionate about his work as Jon! Thank you for all you've done for us & for the community! Attorney Gage Barrows is also a man who isn't afraid to take a stand for you! Gage is very knowledgeable and about family court cases and isn't afraid to call BS when he sees it. Just like Jon, you can tell that Gage really does care a lot about your case, your kids, and your family. These guys are a winning team when you need knowledgeable legal representation. (There are some who whined about how he was sometimes too busy to take on a new client... I would think both current and prospective *rational* clients would prefer that he be honest instead of just collecting another retainer while stretched too thin - like so many other lawyers.)"
RATED 5.0
Dec 10, 2024via Google
Gage Ewing
"Jon Erickson is the best most outstanding lawyer I’ve ever had he was hands down like family he treated me with kindness and walked me through every step of my case Jon will be my only lawyer including all of my family’s from here on out. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer but also a family member"
RATED 5.0
Dec 10, 2024via Google
Elijah Hunt
"Jon was awesome! very transparent, not misleading and he is very knowledgeable. He kept me from losing my 2nd amendment right and I cannot begin to thank him enough for that! Would recommend him to anyone, big thank you to Jon and his office staff!"
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