Atty. John Marvin Spencer

Atty. John Marvin Spencer

John Marvin Spencer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, banking law and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Westminster College, Fulton in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

St. Joseph St. Joseph 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Marvin Spencer at a glance

John Marvin Spencer is a criminal defense, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax attorney based in St. Joseph, Missouri. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. Tax Court (1998). Educated at University of Missouri, Kansas City (J.D. Taxation, 1998) and Westminster College, Fulton (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in St. Joseph, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Marvin Spencer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, banking law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Westminster College, Fulton in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in St. Joseph, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Marvin Spencer's Areas of Practice

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

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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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Marvin Spencer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Marvin Spencer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

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

John Marvin Spencer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Marvin Spencer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Joseph are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Marvin Spencer

Where is John Marvin Spencer's law office located?
John Marvin Spencer's law practice is located in St. Joseph, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Marvin Spencer handle?
John Marvin Spencer focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Marvin Spencer practiced law?
John Marvin Spencer has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Marvin Spencer go to law school?
John Marvin Spencer earned their education at (J.D. Taxation, 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact John Marvin Spencer for a consultation?
You can contact John Marvin Spencer 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 Marvin Spencer received?
John Marvin Spencer's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D. Taxation
University of Missouri, Kansas City
- 1998
B.A.
Westminster College, Fulton
- 1995

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1998

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