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John G. Prior Jr.
About John
Biography
John Prior, a former elected state's attorney, has been practicing law in Illinois for over 25 years. He has handled hundreds of criminal and traffic cases and can bring your case the attention and priority it deserves.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
47%
34 years
Criminal Defense
40%
34 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
34 years
Wills and Living Wills
3%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-175 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 35 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
The Prior Law Firm, P.C.
1210 Towanda Ave Ste 15, Bloomington, IL, 61701-7415
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John G. Prior Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Monica | April 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Defense Attorney
John was a wonderful asset when it came to my DUI. Not just for the representation but he was there to answer all my questions regardless how trivial they seemed. His knowledge was very comforting during this difficult time for my family and I. He was very responsive and patient, I highly recommend h...
Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best there is!
John is the best lawyer I have ever talked to. He kept me informed through the entire process in terms the average person could easily understand. I hope I never need an lawyer again, but if I do it will be John Prior!
John G. Prior Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Illinois, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2018
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2018
10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2017
Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who
2017
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2017
10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Award of Recognition, Countering Domestic Violence
1995
Department Special Award, Illinois State Police
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Owner, The Prior Law Firm, P.C.
2003 - 2004
Managing Attorney in charge of the Subrogation Department, The Wilber Law Firm
2003 - 2003
Assistant State's Attorney, Peoria County State's Attorney Office
2002 - 2003
Contract brief writer, State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's Office
1996 - 2002
Head of Domestic Violence Unit, McLean County State's Attorney's Office
1992 - 1996
Elected State's Attorney, Henderson County Attorney's Office
1990 - 1992
Assistant State's Attorney, Knox County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
McLean County Case 16-DT-120
DUI, dismissed. Motion to Rescind, Granted.
McLean County Case 16-CM-09
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 15-DT-323
Motion granted, DUI case dismissed.
McLean County Case 15-DT-242
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 15-CF-214
Not Guilty on both counts
McLean County Case 13-CF-491
Defense motion granted, Judgment of Conviction Vacated and Case Dismissed
McLean County Case 12-CF-1359
Motion granted, Judgment of Class 3 Felony Conviction Vacated and Case Dismissed.
McLean County Case 14-DT-770
Motion Granted
McLean County Case 13-CF-1464
Case dismissed
McLean County 15-CF-199
Case dismissed.
Illinois Secretary of State File #: 02006-15
Petition Granted, Driving Privileges Reinstated
McLean County Case 14-DT-171
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 14-CF-827
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 15-DT-60
Motion granted
McLean County Case 14-DT-668
DUI charge dismissed.
McLean County Case 14-DT-262
DUI charge, dismissed.
McLean County Case 14-DT-307
DUI Case, dismissed.
McLean County Case 14-DT-171
Motion granted
McLean County Case 13-CF-249
Class 4 Felony, Driving While Revoked/Suspended, Case Dismissed
McLean County Case 13-DT-649
Found Not Guilty
McLean County Case 13-DT-662
DUI, Class A Misdemeanor Charge, Dismissed
McLean County Case 13-CF-322
Possession of Contraband Cigarettes, a Class 3 Felony, Dismissed
McLean County Case 13-CM-1898
Case dismissed.
McLean County Case 13-DT-194
Jury Found the Defendant Not Guilty on both counts of DUI, Class A Misdemeanors
McLean County Case 13-CM-346
Not Guilty/Directed Verdict
McLean County Case 13-CF-1022
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 13-DT-592
Motion granted
McLean County Case 12-CM-2214
Not Guilty/Directed Verdict
McLean County Case 13-DT-589
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 13-CF-939
Class 3 Felony Case, Dismissed
McLean County Case 13-DT-228
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 13-CM-548
Case dismissed.
McLean County Case 13-DT-255
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 12-CF-1375
Not guilty on both counts.
McLean County Case 08-CF-772
Motion granted, Judgment of Class 3 Felony Conviction Vacated and Case Dismissed.
McLean County Case 10-CF-906
Motion granted, Judgment of Class 3 Felony Conviction Vacated and Case Dismissed.
McLean County Case 12-DT-414
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 12-CF-296
Case dismissed, plead guilty to a Class A misdemeanor
McLean County Case 12-DT-380
Case dismissed.
McLean County Case 12-CF-170
Reversed the Conviction which resulted at a Bench Trial
McLean County Case 12-DT-285
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 12-CF-167
Case dismissed
Illinois Sec. of State Case #S-01020-12
Petition granted
DeWitt County Case 10-CF-7
PTR dismissed
Illinois Sec. of State Case #S-01152-12
Petition granted
McLean County Case 11-DT-837
Motion granted
McLean County Case 11-DT-654
Motion granted; DUI case dismissed
DeWitt County Case 11-CF-3
Case dismissed, plead guilty to Disorderly Conduct, a Class C misdemeanor
McLean County Case 08-CF-1178
Motion granted, judgment of conviction vacated and case dismissed
McLean County Case 11-DT-499
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 07-CF-944
Motion granted, judgment of convictions vacated and case dismissed
McLean County Case 11-DT-564
Not Guilty
DeWitt County Case 10-CF-96
Both counts dismissed
McLean County Case 13-CF-322
Felony charge dismissed, plead guilty to Class A misdemeanor
McLean County Case 10-CM-452
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 11-DT-409
Motion granted, DUI case dismissed.
McLean County Case 11-DT-168
Motion granted
McLean County Case 11-TR-1685
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 10-CF-1068
Case dismissed.
McLean County Case 10-DT-555
DUI dismissed, Motion granted
McLean County Case 10-DT-400
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 10-CF-689
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 07-CF-1237
Motion granted, judgment of conviction vacated and case dismissed
McLean County Case 10-DT-287
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 09-CM-1752
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 10-CM-614
Not Guilty
Peoria County Case 09-CM-2506
Dismissed, plead guilty to Criminal Trespass to Real Property, a Class B misdemeanor
McLean County Case 10-CF-1068
Case dismissed
McLean County Case 09-DT-347
Motion granted
McLean County Case 09-CM-792
Case dismissed.
McLean County Case 09-DT-347
Motion granted
McLean County Case 08-DT-801
Motion granted
Illinois Sec. of State Case #S-00141-09
Petition granted
McLean County Case 08-CF-1294
Ct. #1, dismissed and Ct. #2, Not Guilty.
McLean County Case 08-DT-216
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 07-DT-587
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 06-CF-743
Case dismissed.
McLean County Case 05-DT-759
Not Guilty
McLean County Case 05-CM-899
Not Guilty
Education
1990
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Northern Iowa
MA - Masters
1974
Coe College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Annual Legal Training, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Prosecution--A Team Approach--
2006
Investigating & Prosecuting Stalking
Stalking Laws & Law Enforcement Strategies
2002
Various Counties
Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases
1997
Family Violence Symposia
Pro-arrest Police and Responding to Domestic Violence for Law Enforcement Officers, Prosecutors, Probation Officers, Public Defenders
Publications
1982
Athletic Journal
Kinesiological Analysis of the Power Granby Roll
1979
Languages
English