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Atty. John L. Barger

Atty. John L. Barger

John L. Barger is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, elder law, real estate and 6 other areas of law.

Mattoon Mattoon 42 Years Experience 42 year

Profwith Summary

About John L. Barger at a glance

John L. Barger is a Member based in Mattoon, Illinois, practforg at Craig & Craig, LLC. They haand 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ (1984). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1983) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of President, 2007-2008) Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Seventh Circuit Bar Association Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Bar Association for the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Coles-Cumberland Bar Association. Serands clients in Mattoon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • John L. Barger is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, elder law, real estate and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at Craig & Craig, LLC in Mattoon, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Mattoon are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Common questions about John L. Barger

Where is John L. Barger's law office located?
John L. Barger's law practice is located in Mattoon, Illinois. The firm is Craig & Craig, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has John L. Barger practiced law?
John L. Barger has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John L. Barger go to law school?
John L. Barger earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John L. Barger for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John L. Barger receiandd?
John L. Barger's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1983
B.A.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ
Admitted: 1984

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