Luke A. Behme - an O'Fallon, Illinois (IL) Estate Planning Lawyer

O'Fallon Estate Planning Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning
Business Law
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Municipal Law

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Luke Behme grew up in Carlinville, Illinois surrounded by small businesses including his mother's accounting firm and his grandfather's farm. He has seen first hand the issues that self-employed and small business owners encounter in the planning stages and the day to day operations of their businesses. Growing up, he was an active member of both 4-H and FFA where he received his American FFA Degree.

At UIUC, he was an active member and officer in organizations such as ACES Student Advancement Committee, ACES Global Ambassadors, and ACES Student Counsel. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal sciences and received a Minor in International Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

While at St. Louis University School of Law, he was involved in the SLU Law Ambassadors program and the SLU Law Mentors program. He received a Certificate in International Law along with concentrations in Taxation/Estate Planning and Business Transactions.

While in law school, he interned with the office of the Illinois Attorney General and primarily worked on business compliance and administrative law issues. He also clerked at a small boutique law firm where he gained litigation experience.

Since being admitted to the Illinois Bar, Mr. Behme has practiced throughout Southern Illinois in the areas of family law and general civil litigation. He has also had a substantial appellate practice.

Awards and Honors

Honors

American FFA Degree

Education

Legal Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
  J.D.
  Honors: Certificate in International Law
  Honors: SLU Law Ambassadors program
  Honors: SLU Law Mentors program
  Major: Taxation/Estate Planning and Business Transactions
Non Legal Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
  B.S.
  Honors: ACES Student Advancement Committee, Active member
  Honors: ACES Global Ambassadors, Active member
  Honors: ACES Student Counsel, Active member
  Major: Animal Sciences
  Minor: International Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Intern

Classes and Seminars

Judicial Notice - January 2017, ISBA Family Law Table Clinics
Preserving your Record and Offers of Proof - January 2017, ISBA Family Law Table Clinics
Impeachment - January 2017, ISBA Family Law Table Clinics
Drugs & Fitness to Parent - March 2017, ISBA Family Law Table Clinics
Defense of Serious Endangerment - March 2017, ISBA Family Law Table Clinics

Pro Bono Activities

Mascoutah Rotary Club

Published Works

Articles

Janette Lohman, et. al. "Advance Rulings (Part 1)", JMT, January, 2008
Janette Lohman, et. al. "Advance Rulings (Part 2)", JMT, February, 2008
Janette Lohman, et. al. "Advance Rulings (Part 3)", JMT, March/April, 2008
Janette Lohman, et. al. "Advance Rulings (Part 4)", JMT, May, 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 2008

Specialties and Certifications

Court approved Guardian ad Litem
Court approved Family Law Mediator

Other Affiliations

Illinois State Bar Association (Planning Committee for Solo and Small Firm Practice Institute - Member 2017-Present)
4-H (Active member)
FFA (Active member)

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Contact

O'Fallon, IL

1002 E. Wesley Drive
Suite 100
O'Fallon, IL 62269

Directions

Phone: 618-589-1152

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Website: https://www.bblattorneys.com

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