About
Learn about the historical past and experience of legal professional Robert Canfield, a veteran legal professional in Rockford, Illinois, with a focal point on Family Law, Real Estate Law, Probate Law, Wills and Trusts, and Business/Corporation Law.
Lawyer Robert (Bob) Canfield became born and raised in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Guilford High School in 1965. After joining the Army in February of 1968, he went directly to Army flight faculty and graduated 2d in his flight magnificence. He spent a year in Vietnam flying CH-47 Chinook helicopters for the a hundred and first Airborne Division after which back to Fort Rucker, Alabama, as an Instrument Flight Instructor. Following active Duty, he attended the University of Minnesota wherein he received his BA in psychology in 1976 and his Law degree in 1978. After taking and passing both the Illinois and Minnesota bar exam within the fall of 1978, he settled returned in Rockford to exercise law. Professionally, he began his law profession working with an insurance protection corporation. After multiple years, he started out his personal practice and has spent a long time practicing law on his personal or in partnership with others. He presently is the proprietor and senior attorney along with his corporation, Canfield & McKenna. He keeps a fashionable practice with an emphasis within the regions of Family Law, Real Estate Law, Probate Law, Wills and Trusts, and Business/Corporation Law. He is likewise a Court Certified Mediator for the Family Court. In addition to his legal training and experience, he has enjoyed giving lower back to his network, both in navy and civic provider. After leaving lively responsibility, he joined the Minnesota National Guard and, later, the Wisconsin National Guard, in which he flew Helicopters till he retired after nearly 30 years of military provider. He retired with over 4000 flight hours and as an Army Master Aviator. While within the military, he had the privilege of flying Bob Hope, H. Ross Perot, Vice President Hubert Humphry, and Vice President Walter Mondale, among others.Videos
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Legal Issues
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
Accepted Jurisdictions

Illinois
Since 1978
Experience
- Senior Lawyer
Robert E. Canfield & Associates
Education

University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. (1978) Graduation year: 1978
Associations

Illinois State Bar
has membershipCurrent