Atty. John M. Simko

Atty. John M. Simko

John M. Simko is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, corporate.

Crystal Lake Crystal Lake 50 Years Experience 50 year
Call (224) 295-6277

Profile Summary

About John M. Simko at a glance

John M. Simko is a Member based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of John M. Simko. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1976) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chicago, McHenry County, Illinois State (Member, General Assembly, 19th Judicial Circuit, 1982— Member, Real Estate Law Section Council, 1984—) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Crystal Lake, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. Simko is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, corporate
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Law Office of John M. Simko in Crystal Lake, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Simko's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John M. Simko is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John M. Simko is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John M. Simko is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

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 Crystal Lake 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Crystal Lake or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Simko

Where is John M. Simko's law office located?
John M. Simko's law practice is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of John M. Simko. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Simko handle?
John M. Simko focuses on probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John M. Simko practiced law?
John M. Simko has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John M. Simko go to law school?
John M. Simko earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact John M. Simko for a consultation?
You can contact John M. Simko 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 M. Simko received?
John M. Simko's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1976
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976

Reviews

4.4
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.