Joseph Moore

Joseph Moore

Attorney in Peoria, IL

An Associate attorney practicing in central and southern Illinois, Joe has over a decade of experience handling Workers' Compensation claims. He has frequently taken cases to trial, appeared before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, and handled cases as a petitioner's attorney representing injured workers.

Prior to joining Hey Royster, Joe served as an Assistant Attorney General II for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, representing the State of Illinois in Workers' Compensation cases. While representing the State of Illinois, he handled a wide range of industries, including construction, laboratory, corrections, law enforcement, office workers, and peripatetic employees. Additionally, after appointment by the Governor of Illinois and confirmation by the Illinois Senate, Joe served on the Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority to promote industrial, commercial, and residential development, services, transportation, and recreational activities. The agency is authorized to issue bonds, enter into loans, contracts, agreements, and mortgages. 

While in law school, Joe completed a Law School Independent Research & Writing project on the 2011 Illinois Workers' Compensation Act amendments. Also, Joe completed an externship with 5th District Illinois Appellate Court Judge Bruce Stewart.

Joe previously was elected and served his community as a Township Assessor and is a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer (CIAO).

Joe is a little league coach for his son's baseball team. He, his wife, and two sons enjoy traveling and hiking.