About Barbara L
Barbara L Sherer earned her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1988. She took her legal education at a time when national conversations about the practice of law were shifting. The degree set her on a path that has kept her in Illinois law for decades.
After law school she entered practice in Illinois and built a career in the state’s legal community. She is licensed to practice in Illinois. Over the years she has worked with clients and navigated matters that arise under state law. Those years add up to a length of service that informs how she approaches a case and how she advises the people who come to her office.
Her professional base is Sherer Law Offices. She conducts her practice under that firm name and serves clients from that office. The practice operates within Illinois jurisdiction and focuses on legal matters that are governed by state statutes and court decisions.
Colleagues describe the work of a lawyer who has practiced through different legal cycles. That includes handling disputes when they require formal filing, and counseling when problems can be resolved through agreements or administrative procedures. Sherer’s experience across those settings reflects the practical demands of state-level practice: attention to procedural detail, familiarity with local courts, and an understanding of how statutory changes affect clients’ rights.
Clients coming to her office encounter a lawyer versed in the rhythms of Illinois practice. The office environment centers on resolving discrete legal problems and on preparing for stronger positions when conflict escalates. She manages paperwork, attends hearings, and prepares submissions for state tribunals when necessary. Those activities are part of day-to-day practice for many attorneys working in similar settings, and they represent the core functions she carries out at Sherer Law Offices.
Across a professional life that began after her graduation in 1988, Sherer has maintained a presence in Illinois law. She continues to practice from Sherer Law Offices and to advise and represent clients under the laws of Illinois. As of 2026 she practices law in Illinois from Sherer Law Offices, handling matters that arise under state law.
