Mr. Altamore's law practice involves all areas of practice including family law.  From 1985 to 1987 he contracted with Winnebago County to represent clients in Juvenile Court in cases involving child abuse and neglect. His current practice includes contested custody, child support, visitation and spousal support issues. Mr. Altamore has extensive experience in handling post dissolution issues including adjustments to child support, visitation schedules and child custody modifications and has represented many clients in adoption proceedings.

Education  -  J.D. - California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
                      M.A. - Eastern Illinois University
                      B.A. - Southern Illinois University

Admitted  -  1987 Illinois, 1987 U.S. Dist Ct. (N. Dist. IL)

Employment History  -  Canfield and Thorsen 1987-1991; Canfield, Thorsen, and Altamore 1991; Thorsen and Altamore 1992-1994; Thorsen, Altamore and Smith 1994-1995; East State Law Offices 1995 to present

Representative Clients  -  Represents individual clients in all areas of family law.

Professional Associations  -  Member of the Winnebago County Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, and the American Bar Association since 1987

Firm  -  Mr. Altamore was one of the founders of East State Law Offices. There are several experienced attorneys offering a broad range of services to their clients. Included among the associates are attorneys whose practices emphasize small business law, criminal law, juvenile law, personal injury law, real estate law, estate planning, probate, family law, and adoption.