Atty. Benjamin Todd Stephens

Atty. Benjamin Todd Stephens

Benjamin Todd Stephens is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death and 4 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Benjamin Todd Stephens at a glance

Benjamin Todd Stephens is an Associate based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Johnston Law Offices P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006) and Missouri (2021). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois (J.D., 2005) and Eastern Illinois University (B.S., 2001). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Benjamin Todd Stephens is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death and 4 other areas of law
  • Benjamin received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Benjamin practices at Johnston Law Offices P.C. in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Todd Stephens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Todd Stephens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Benjamin Todd Stephens is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Benjamin Todd Stephens is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Benjamin Todd Stephens is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Benjamin Todd Stephens is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Benjamin Todd Stephens is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edwardsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin Todd Stephens

Where is Benjamin Todd Stephens's law office located?
Benjamin Todd Stephens's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Johnston Law Offices P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Todd Stephens handle?
Benjamin Todd Stephens focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Benjamin Todd Stephens practiced law?
Benjamin Todd Stephens has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Benjamin Todd Stephens go to law school?
Benjamin Todd Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2001).
How can I contact Benjamin Todd Stephens for a consultation?
You can contact Benjamin Todd Stephens directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois
- 2005
B.S.
Eastern Illinois University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
Missouri
Admitted: 2021

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