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Contact
Email
Phone
(618) 538-1064
Address
1 South Church Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, US
Professional
About
Stanley Ray Weller is an accomplished attorney based in Belleville, Illinois, serving clients throughout the Southern Illinois and Metro East St. Louis areas. He founded The Weller Law Firm in 2006, bringing a wealth of experience from his time in private practice and his tenure with the Illinois Attorney General’s office in the Sexually Violent Persons Unit. Mr. Weller earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992 and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1998. As a certified mediator, arbitrator, and former guardian ad litem, he possesses a comprehensive understanding of family law and bankruptcy, which are the primary areas of his practice. In addition to his extensive legal background, Mr. Weller was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States on March 27, 2017. His commitment to the legal profession is further demonstrated through his active membership in BASIL (Bankruptcy Attorneys of Southern Illinois), where he has shared his insights as a featured speaker at their annual conference. Mr. Weller is also affiliated with various other legal and professional organizations, reinforcing his standing within the legal community. At The Weller Law Firm, clients can expect professional guidance and representation tailored to their unique circumstances, whether navigating the complexities of adoption, family law, or bankruptcy matters.
About Adoption Law
Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.
Credentials
Education
1998 Southern Illinois University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 University of Wisconsin, Madison BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Admitted to Practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Supreme Court
Publications
2012 Thompson Publishing Group/West Preparing For A Child Custody Trial 2011 Thompson Publishing Group/West Marital Settlement And Joint Parenting Agreements - Line by Line 2010 Thompson Publishing Group/West Understanding the Effects of BAPCPA
Associations
Bankruptcy Association of Southern Illinois St. Clair County Bar Association
Speaking
2017 Guardian Ad Litem Seminar Adoption Steps and GAL Concerns 2016 2016 GAL Seminar 5th Amendment concerns in Family Matters 2014 GAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING SEMINAR Online Communications: Face time, Skype, Privacy Issues and Ethical Concerns (Parent Visitations/GAL Interviews) 2012 St. Clair County Bar Association Preparing Clients for Custody Trials 2005 Bankruptcy Association of Southern Illinois Means Test Calculations
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Updated: Jul 04, 2026