Atty. John Malvik
Recipient Letter of Commendation, Illinois State Bar Association President's Task Force on Certification of Areas of Special Expertise. Listed in: Who's Who in American Law, 4th Edition, 1986; Who's Who in the World, 8th Edition, 1988; Men of Achievement, 12th Edition, 1986.
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John Malvik is a Senior Attorney based in Rock Island, Illinois, practicing at Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham, LLC. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1974) and Augustana College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rock Island County and Illinois State (Chairman, 1990-1991 and Editor, 1991-1992 of Newsletter, Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Rock Island, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Recipient Letter of Commendation, Illinois State Bar Association President's Task Force on Certification of Areas of Special Expertise
- Listed in: Who's Who in American Law, 4th Edition, 1986
- Who's Who in the World, 8th Edition, 1988
- Men of Achievement, 12th Edition, 1986
- Court Certified Arbitrator and Mediator
- Certified Teacher, Secondary Education, 1971
- Instructor, Blackhawk College, 1977-1979
- Guest Lecturer, Augustana College and Blackhawk College, 1980—
- Member, Rock Island County Board, 1996—
- Assistant Public Defender, 1077-1980 and Assistant State's Attorney, 1974-1977, Rock Island County
- Past President, Kidney Foundation, 1981
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John Malvik's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Malvik handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Malvik is one of 238,048 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 Malvik is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Malvik is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Rock Island 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.
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