Atty. John Anthony Ybarra

Atty. John Anthony Ybarra

John Anthony Ybarra is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Anthony Ybarra at a glance

John Anthony Ybarra is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Littler Mendelson P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on formation, bankruptcy, class action, wage & hour, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar U.S. District Court, Eastern (1987), and Indiana (2007). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1987) and DePaul University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Anthony Ybarra is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Anthony Ybarra's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Anthony Ybarra handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Chicago 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 John Anthony Ybarra

Where is John Anthony Ybarra's law office located?
John Anthony Ybarra's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Littler Mendelson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Anthony Ybarra handle?
John Anthony Ybarra focuses on formation, bankruptcy, class action, wage & hour, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Anthony Ybarra practiced law?
John Anthony Ybarra has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Anthony Ybarra go to law school?
John Anthony Ybarra earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John Anthony Ybarra for a consultation?
You can contact John Anthony Ybarra 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 John Anthony Ybarra received?
John Anthony Ybarra's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1987
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar U.S. District Court, Eastern
Admitted: 1987
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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