Atty. John Baricevic
John Baricevic received his undergraduate degree from St. Benedicts College in Atchison, Kansas, a Masters degree from Kansas State Teachers College and completed his law degree at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.
Attorney · Serving Edwardsville, IL · 48+ Years Experience
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About John Baricevic at a Glance
John Baricevic is an Of Counsel based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gori Law Firm. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at Southern Illinois University J.D. (—) and St. Benedict's College B.S. (—). Serves clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Baricevic
- John Baricevic received his undergraduate degree from St. Benedicts College in Atchison, Kansas, a Masters degree from Kansas State Teachers College and completed his law degree at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
- Mr. Baricevic served as Assistant State’s Attorney in St. Clair County from 1978-1980 and was elected St. Clair County State’s Attorney from 1980-1990
- In 1990, he was elected St. Clair County Board Chairman, an office he held until 2004 when he was elected Circuit Judge
- He served as Chief Judge from 2006-2016 and served on numerous committees including Probation Services and the Illinois Supreme Courts Committee on Opiate Addiction
- Throughout his career Mr. Baricevic has served as President of the Illinois States Attorneys Association, Vice President of the National District Attorneys Association and as a member of the Illinois Senate select committee on County Funding
- He also served as Chairman of East-West Gateway and the Metro Counties Council
- As a member he served Civic Progress, Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association, United Way, Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the Committee to Retain and Enhance Scott AFB and led the building of light rail in St. Clair County
- He has also served as President of the St. Clair County and East St. Louis Bar Associations and is a member of the Illinois State Bar
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Edwardsville
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 venue, 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.
Edwardsville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Edwardsville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Edwardsville Choose John Baricevic
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Baricevic's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Baricevic brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Local Presence in Edwardsville
A Edwardsville-based practice means John Baricevic attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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