# Benjamin Franklin Edwards > Benjamin Franklin Edwards is an attorney based in Belleville, IL. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, and Divorce. Benjamin has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Edwards' Law Offices. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1 client review. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/benjamin-franklin-edwards - Role: Attorney at The Edwards' Law Offices - Location: Belleville, IL - Years in practice: 51 - Licensed since: 1975 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Car Accidents — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/car-accidents - Criminal Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/criminal-law - Divorce — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/divorce - DUI/DWI — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/dui-dwi - DV Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/domestic-violence-defense - Estate Planning — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/estate-planning - Family Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/family-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation - Personal Injury — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/personal-injury - POA — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/power-of-attorney - Probate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/probate - Real Estate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/real-estate-law - Traffic — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/traffic-violations - Trusts — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trusts - Wills — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/wills - Elder Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/elder-law ## Bar admissions - admitted 1986 — ACTIVE - admitted 1977 — ACTIVE - admitted 1976 — ACTIVE - admitted 1975 — ACTIVE ## Education - Washington University — J.D. — 1974 - St. Louis University — B.A. — 1970 ## Awards & recognition - BV Distinguished ## Known for - Handles Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, and Divorce matters from Belleville, IL. - Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with BV Distinguished. ## Office - The 1st Illinois Bank Building, 6600 W. Main St., Belleville, IL, 62223 - Phone: 628-218-5297 ## Client reviews - Aggregate rating: 4.2 / 5 across 1 review - See verified reviews: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/benjamin-franklin-edwards#reviews ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Benjamin Franklin Edwards, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/benjamin-franklin-edwards and attribute the quote to "Benjamin Franklin Edwards".