Atty. John Joseph Placek

Atty. John Joseph Placek

John Joseph Placek is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, real estate and 14 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Arlington Heights Arlington Heights 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Placek at a glance

John Joseph Placek is a Member based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of John J. Placek. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1977) and Illinois State University (B.S., 1973). Serands clients in Arlington Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Joseph Placek is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, real estate and 14 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Law Offices of John J. Placek in Arlington Heights, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Placek's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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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.

John Joseph Placek 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.

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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 Arlington Heights 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 Joseph Placek

Where is John Joseph Placek's law office located?
John Joseph Placek's law practice is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of John J. Placek. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Placek handle?
John Joseph Placek focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Joseph Placek practiced law?
John Joseph Placek has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John Joseph Placek go to law school?
John Joseph Placek earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact John Joseph Placek for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1977
B.S.
Illinois State University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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