Atty. Clay Barkley St. Clair

Atty. Clay Barkley St. Clair

Clay Barkley St. Clair is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury law, workers compensation law and 7 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Clay Barkley St. Clair at a glance

Clay Barkley St. Clair is an Attorney based in Columbia, Illinois. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2000), Missouri (2001), and United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 2000) and Truman State University (B.S., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbia, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Clay Barkley St. Clair is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury law, workers compensation law and 7 other areas of law
  • Clay received a B.S. degree from Truman State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Clay practices in Columbia, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Clay Barkley St. Clair's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clay Barkley St. Clair handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Clay Barkley St. Clair 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.

Clay Barkley St. Clair is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Clay Barkley St. Clair is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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.

Clay Barkley St. Clair is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Clay Barkley St. Clair is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Columbia 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 Clay Barkley St. Clair

Where is Clay Barkley St. Clair's law office located?
Clay Barkley St. Clair's law practice is located in Columbia, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clay Barkley St. Clair handle?
Clay Barkley St. Clair focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Clay Barkley St. Clair practiced law?
Clay Barkley St. Clair has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Clay Barkley St. Clair go to law school?
Clay Barkley St. Clair earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact Clay Barkley St. Clair for a consultation?
You can contact Clay Barkley St. Clair 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.
What awards or recognition has Clay Barkley St. Clair received?
Clay Barkley St. Clair's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 2000
B.S.
Truman State University
- 1997

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2000
Missouri
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 2004

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