Trent S. West - Litchfield, IL
Attorney at Law Offices of Glenn & West, LLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Litchfield, IL
118 W. Ryder St. Litchfield, IL 62056
Montgomery County Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury 50%
- Estate Planning 15%
- Estate Administration 15%
- Bankruptcy 10%
- Traffic/Criminal Defense 10%
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Trent West is a Montgomery County attorney and lifelong resident of Nokomis, Illinois, dedicated to serving individuals and families throughout Central Illinois. He earned his degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (n/k/a Western Michigan University – Cooley Law School), where he concentrated on litigation and courtroom advocacy.
Mr. West has extensive courtroom experience representing clients in personal injury, criminal defense, traffic violations, bankruptcy, estate planning, and estate administration matters. He has litigated cases from both the prosecution and defense perspectives and has successfully represented clients in hearings, trials, and complex legal proceedings.
In private practice, Mr. West focuses heavily on personal injury representation, estate administration (probate and non-probate), bankruptcy filings, and estate planning. His practical litigation background allows him to advocate aggressively while remaining focused on efficient and effective solutions.
Mr. West lives in Nokomis with his wife, Krystal, and their three children. He is an active member of the Rotary eClub of Central Illinois, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Montgomery County Bar Association.
Education
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Legal Education
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Cooley Law School, 2011
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Litigation and Advocacy for justice
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Cooley Law School, 2011
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Non Legal Education
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Southern Illinois University,
Edwardsville,
Illinois, 2007
B.S.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Criminal Justice
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Southern Illinois University,
Edwardsville,
Illinois, 2007
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner
Past Positions
- Brown & Brown, Associate, 2015 - 2016
- Madison County State's Attorney's Office, Assistant State's Attorney, 2013 - 2015
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Rotary eClub of Central Illinois
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Other Affiliations
- Montgomery County Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Secretary)
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Contact
118 W. Ryder St.
Litchfield, IL 62056
Phone: 217-324-7777
Fax: 217-563-7781
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.glennwestlaw.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 4:00pm; Friday 8:30am to 12:00pm
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