Atty. John Patrick Bays

Atty. John Patrick Bays

John Patrick Bays is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, criminal law and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2015, and has been licensed for 5 years.

Mattoon Mattoon 5 yrs experience 5 year
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Profile Summary

About John Patrick Bays at a glance

John Patrick Bays is an Associate based in Mattoon, Illinois, practicing at Heller, Holmes & Associates, P.C.. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2021). Educated at University of Nevada - Las Vegas (J.D. Graduated, 2021) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A. University, 2015). Serands clients in Mattoon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Patrick Bays is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2015, and has been licensed for 5 years
  • John practices at Heller, Holmes & Associates, P.C. in Mattoon, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Bays's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

John Patrick Bays is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

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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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Patrick Bays is one of 55,389 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 Mattoon 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 andnue, 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 Patrick Bays

Where is John Patrick Bays's law office located?
John Patrick Bays's law practice is located in Mattoon, Illinois. The firm is Heller, Holmes & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Bays handle?
John Patrick Bays focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Patrick Bays practiced law?
John Patrick Bays has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did John Patrick Bays go to law school?
John Patrick Bays earned their education at (J.D. Graduated, 2021); (B.A. University, 2015).
How can I contact John Patrick Bays for a consultation?
You can contact John Patrick Bays 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.

Education

J.D. Graduated
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- 2021
B.A. University
Eastern Illinois University
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2021

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