John J. Johnston

John J. Johnston

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 46 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Belleville, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family

101 West Main Street, Belleville, IL

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 95%

Consumer chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy

45 years

95%
Family 5%

47 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Dixon & Johnston, P.C.

101 West Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220

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John J. Johnston's Reviews

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Posted by Will | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Your search ends with Mr. Johnston

I was extremely lucky that John was the first bankruptcy attorney I consulted. He explained each step very clearly which was helpful considering the stressful time and big decisions we had to make. We were down to the wire in a couple situations and he operated extremely efficiently. John doesn't ...play games or waste clients' precious time. That's for certain. If you are looking for someone who goes a bit out of their way to help people, you better not look any further. He's the guy who will get it done and on time, if not ahead of time. I'd put 7 stars if I could.

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 08

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 30

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

1990

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Partner, Dixon and Johnston

1984 - 1990

Partner, Johnston and Kavanaugh

Associations

2011 - Present

Bankruptcy Association of Southern Illinois.

President

1999 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

member

1996 - Present

Children First Foundation

President

1982 - Present

St. Clair County Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1990 - 1992

Illinois State Bar Association

Board of Governors

Education

1979

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Kansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Annual Bankruptcy Seminar

Initial Client Interviews

2015

NACTT National Convention

Bankruptcy/Family Law

2010

Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law

Exemptions, Eligibilty, Client Interviews

2010

Family Law Seminar/ St. Clair County

Bankruptcy and Family Law

Publications

Languages

English

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