Fan Wu
Fan Wu brings seasoned courtroom judgment and a global legal perspective to clients facing civil and commercial disputes.
- Four years of prosecutorial experience handling hundreds of juvenile abuse and neglect and juvenile delinquency matters
- Conducted dozens of bench trials and managed hearings, motions, evidence analysis, and trial preparation
- Educated in both the United States and China; speaks Mandarin and English.
Fan Wu
Attorney in Peoria, IL
Fan is an associate in Heyl Royster’s Peoria office, where she represents clients in casualty and tort matters, business and commercial litigation, and employment and labor disputes. She approaches each matter with detailed preparation, clear analysis, and a practical strategy. By working collaboratively with clients and colleagues, Fan identifies risks, strengthens case positions, and determines the best path forward, whether through negotiation or at trial.
Before joining Heyl Royster, Fan served for four years as an Assistant State’s Attorney in a juvenile division. She prosecuted hundreds of juvenile abuse and neglect and juvenile delinquency cases, handling hearings and motions, collecting and analyzing evidence, preparing witnesses, and conducting dozens of bench trials in a fast-paced courtroom environment.
Fan’s prosecutorial experience strengthened her ability to examine complex information, communicate clearly, and remain focused under pressure. She regularly coordinated with law enforcement agencies, child welfare professionals, witnesses, victims, and others involved in the legal process. Conscientious and accessible, Fan presents complex issues concisely and takes a decisive yet reasonable approach when working with opposing counsel.
Fan earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law, where she was a member of the University of Illinois Law Review and was named to the Dean’s List in fall 2021. Before attending law school in the United States, she earned a Master of Law from Renmin University of China and a Bachelor of Law from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. She also passed China’s national bar examination and earned a legal professional qualification certificate.
Fan previously served as a summer intern with Prairie State Legal Services, a nonprofit organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals, older adults, and other vulnerable members of the community. Apart from her legal practice, Fan enjoys cooking and baking—an expression of her imagination and attention to detail. She brings the same dedication and care to her clients, striving to make a positive difference in every case she handles.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Illinois College of Law
- Master of Law, Renmin University of China
- Bachelor of Law, Tianjin University of Finance and Economics
Licensure and Admissions
- State Courts of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Prairie State Legal Services, Summer Intern, 2020
Languages
- Mandarin
- English
Public Profile
Fan is an associate in Heyl Royster’s Peoria office, where she represents clients in casualty and tort matters, business and commercial litigation, and employment and labor disputes. She approaches each matter with detailed preparation, clear analysis, and a practical strategy. By working collaboratively with clients and colleagues, Fan identifies risks, strengthens case positions, and determines the best path forward, whether through negotiation or at trial.
Before joining Heyl Royster, Fan served for four years as an Assistant State’s Attorney in a juvenile division. She prosecuted hundreds of juvenile abuse and neglect and juvenile delinquency cases, handling hearings and motions, collecting and analyzing evidence, preparing witnesses, and conducting dozens of bench trials in a fast-paced courtroom environment.
Fan’s prosecutorial experience strengthened her ability to examine complex information, communicate clearly, and remain focused under pressure. She regularly coordinated with law enforcement agencies, child welfare professionals, witnesses, victims, and others involved in the legal process. Conscientious and accessible, Fan presents complex issues concisely and takes a decisive yet reasonable approach when working with opposing counsel.
Fan earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law, where she was a member of the University of Illinois Law Review and was named to the Dean’s List in fall 2021. Before attending law school in the United States, she earned a Master of Law from Renmin University of China and a Bachelor of Law from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. She also passed China’s national bar examination and earned a legal professional qualification certificate.
Fan previously served as a summer intern with Prairie State Legal Services, a nonprofit organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals, older adults, and other vulnerable members of the community. Apart from her legal practice, Fan enjoys cooking and baking—an expression of her imagination and attention to detail. She brings the same dedication and care to her clients, striving to make a positive difference in every case she handles.
