Atty. John Malvik

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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Profile Summary

About John Malvik at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

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

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.

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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.

John Malvik is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Malvik

Where is John Malvik's law office located?
John Malvik's law practice is located in Rock Island, Illinois. The firm is Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Malvik handle?
John Malvik focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did John Malvik go to law school?
John Malvik earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Malvik for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Malvik received?
John Malvik's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1974
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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