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Dudley & Lake

Dudley & Lake - Peoria, IL

Personal Injury Lawyers in Peoria, IL

300 Northeast Perry Ave. Peoria, IL 61603

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Peoria Personal Injury Law Firm

Updated: 07/21/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Nursing Home Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Wrongful Death

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Overview

Recovering from a severe, unexpected injury requires more than just medical care; it demands aggressive legal representation. At Dudley & Lake, we have spent more than two decades fighting for the rights of injured individuals and their families throughout Northern and Central Illinois. Our Peoria, Illinois, office upholds this standard of legal quality, offering compassionate, high-caliber legal representation right in the heart of the community.

We prioritize deep preparation and client trust above all else. When you partner with us, we invest the time to thoroughly investigate your case, examine the long-term impact of your injuries and build a tailored strategy designed to maximize your financial recovery.

Our dedication has enabled us to secure millions of dollars for our clients, including record-setting results like a $25.31 million medical malpractice wrongful death verdict, a $25.04 million birth injury verdict and a $20 million medical malpractice settlement involving a minor.

Co-founders J. Matthew Dudley and Thomas M. Lake established our firm with a clear vision: to combine the vast resources of a premier injury practice with the hands-on service of a boutique firm. Our comprehensive practice covers personal injury, motor vehicle and commercial trucking accidents, workers' compensation, and wrongful death. We are also recognized for our work in highly intricate fields, including nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries and cases involving sexual abuse, assault and filming.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to negligence, our Peoria team is ready to stand by your side. At Dudley & Lake, we prepare every case to win, helping you move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

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Peoria, IL

300 Northeast Perry Ave.
Peoria, IL 61603

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Chicago, IL  (130.5 miles)

20 N. Clark St.
Suite 720
Chicago, IL 60602

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Libertyville, IL  (Main Office, 138.6 miles)

325 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Suite 202
Libertyville, IL 60048

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