John Arthur Sholar

John Arthur Sholar

also known as John Sholar MMCS (E-8) US Navy Retired

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 27 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Alton, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, General Practice, Debt Collection

2800 Buckmaster Ln Ste B, Alton, IL

About John

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 75%

22 years | 600 cases

75%
General Practice 15%

28 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Debt Collection 10%

Collection of NSF and Stop Pay checks

28 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 27 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

John Sholar Attorney At Law

2800 Buckmaster Ln Ste B, Alton, IL, 62002-5220

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Posted by Jennifer | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Difficult times

The decision to file for bankruptcy is not easy, John was there to answer all our questions thoroughly and in a timely matter. John is professional and knowledgeable, he has a way of defining the language of the law for those not familiar in that field to understand. I even had questions after our ca...se was finished and he returned my messages and answered all my questions. I could not imagine going through this process with anyone else.

Posted by Carolyn Suhre | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Review for John Sholar

Filing for bankruptcy was a very difficult thing for me to do.I was very stressed. The minute I walked into his office,he put me at ease,did not make me feel like I was worthless,because I was filing for bankruptcy .That was very important to me, but he also was very professional,explaining every thi...ng to me. I felt like ,when I went to court, that I was properly prepared. When I had a question or problem outside the office visits he answered promptly and was very helpful. I am so glad I chose him.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

1995

Navy Commendation Medal, US Navy

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Founder, John Sholar, Attorney at Law

Associations

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2003 - Present

Attorneys' Title Guarantee Fund, Inc.

Member

1999 - Present

Missouri State Bar

Member

1995 - Present

VFW

Life Member

1995 - Present

American Legion

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Womack v IRS

Claim modified to $1,700.00

Waton V Bell Credit Union

Claim denied saving client over $10,000.00

In Re Leone

Second mortgage discharged in chapter 13 bankruptcy

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Education

1998

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Saint Leo College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1987

State University of New York

Associate in Science

1976

Alton High School

Graduate

Languages

English

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