Atty. John Jay Westra
John Jay Westra is a lawyer practicing probate, criminal defense, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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John Jay Westra is a Member based in Carol Stream, Illinois, practicing at Johnson, Westra, Broecker, Whittaker & Newitt, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1975). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1975) and Wheaton College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Treasurer, 1976-1985, DuPage County and Illinois State Bar Associations Federal Court Trial Bar Christian Legal Society. Serands clients in Carol Stream, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Jay Westra is a lawyer practicing probate, criminal defense, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at Johnson, Westra, Broecker, Whittaker & Newitt, P.C. in Carol Stream, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Jay Westra handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John Jay Westra is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
John Jay Westra is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
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.
John Jay Westra is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John Jay Westra is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John Jay Westra is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Carol Stream 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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