John Kearson Clark Jr.

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John Kearson Clark Jr.

also known as Clark Law Offices

4.4
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Jackson, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile, Personal Injury

221 East Main Street Jackson OH 45640, 17 South Paint Chillicothe OH 45601, Jackson, OH

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 34%

35 years | 6,000 cases

34%
Family 23%

35 years | 1,000 cases

23%
Juvenile Law 23%

35 years | 500 cases

23%
Personal Injury 20%

Auto accidents , slip and falls, medical Malpractice and wrongful deaths

35 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 34 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

CLARK LAW OFFICES

221 East Main Street Jackson OH 45640, 17 South Paint Chillicothe OH 45601, Jackson, OH, 45640

johnkclarklaw.com/

Online Presence

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John Kearson Clark Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | May 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Case

I hired John to represent me in a very serious criminal matter, and I can honestly say he is a true warrior both inside and outside the courtroom. You truly won’t find an attorney who is more honest and hardworking in all of southern Ohio than John Clark. He will vigorously fight for you, won’t feed ...you a bunch of blind or empty promises, and will handle the ups and downs of your case with the utmost professionalism. He not only got my case dismissed, but was able to obtain favorable results for several of his other clients while my case was pending. In addition, his staff was polite, non-judgmental, and always ensured that my messages were received by John. They also ensured that I knew everything I needed to know, or wanted to know, throughout the case. They were all looking out for my best interest and they earned my trust and respect. Regardless of your situation, I would highly recommend Clark Law Offices for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

I needed guidance.

" when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" BUT, you still have to deal with the sour lemons and THAT IS LIFE! Attorney Clark has professionally and successfully taken care of those "lemons" for me, and upon my recomendation, other members of my family. You can count on him to listen to your p...roblem and quickly offer a solution without being judgemental. I will recommend John K. Clark, Jr. to anyone who has "lemons" and needs "lemonade" to make their life sweeter. Thank you John. ssf

Posted by Lauren | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Guardian

I am a social worker at a nursing facility. Mr. Clark was the guardian of one of my residents for the past year. During his Guardianship over her he was very supportive and understanding to the residents needs and wants. We worked very well together to provide the resident with the highest quality of... life that we could. Me. Clark is very passionate of helping others as an attorney. I am very pleased with the service he provided and am glad to hav head him along side us all through this Guardianship.

John Clark

Replied last September 19, 2019

Thank you for the kind words. However, your assistance made things go as smoothly as possible given the circumstances. Thank you!!

Posted by Josh | September 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Was there when I needed him

About a year ago I contacted John and he helped me with a traffic violation that was unfair. And it didn’t work out on the first attempt but he continued onward and resolved the issue with very little headache to me, I would absolutely recommend John to someone who was in need of a competent, honest,... Attorney.

John Clark

Replied last September 14, 2019

Thank you for using our law firm. You were a pleasure to represent.

Posted by Herb NcGuire | September 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Herb

I have known Atty John Clark For Over 27 years. I have used his services and worked with John in many different legal situations. John is a man of high integrity, very knowledgeable, and very reliable! One Great Attorney

John Clark

Replied last September 14, 2019

Thank you mr McGuire! Thank you for your military service as well!! You are a Great Patriot!!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney. founder, Clark Law Offices

1990 - 1992

Law clerk, Schottenstein Zox & Dunn

Associations

1993 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Active member in good standing and past officer

1991 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

1993 - 2011

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State v Carter

NOT GUILTY by jury jury only out for 19 minutes

In re McGowan

Father was awarded shared parenting and all rights of a father.

State v Coon

NOT GUILTY by jury

State v Staley

Murder case was resolved with a plea to involuntary manslaughter.

State vs. Brofford

Defendant was given life sentence and it was affirmed on appeal due to special prosecutor John Kearson Clark zealous work to keep a cop killer behind bars.

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Education

1987

Franklin University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Capital University Law School

Languages

English

Activity

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