
Jim Brinkoetter is a native of Decatur, Illinois. After completing his undergraduate work, he went directly into law school. He began his career serving as a Prosecutor for the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office. After 3 years, he realized that defense was his calling. For the next 30 years, Jim was a Public Defender for the Macon County courts. During his time serving the State’s Attorney’s Office, he also took on private practice cases. In September of 2008, Jim retired from his role as a Public Defender and has been solely in private practice since.
Although Jim has extensive experience practicing in a wide variety of areas, his passion is in facilitating adoptions. From 2010 to 2015, Jim represented over 50% of all adoptions completed in Macon County, Illinois.
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Juris Doctor - June 1975
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts - May 1972
Bar Admissions
State of Illinois
October 1975
Admitted to Practice
October 1975
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Central District of Illinois
Professional Associations
Decatur Bar Association
Member
Macon County State's Attorney's Office
Prosecution
3 years
Public Defense
30 years