Atty. John Steven Beckett
John Steven Beckett is a lawyer practicing state and federal civil and criminal litigation and appeals, personal injury, human and civil rights. John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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John Steven Beckett is a Member based in Urbana, Illinois, practicing at Steve Beckett Law Office LLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Urbana, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Steven Beckett is a lawyer practicing state and federal civil and criminal litigation and appeals, personal injury, human and civil rights
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- John practices at Steve Beckett Law Office LLC in Urbana, IL
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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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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John Steven Beckett is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John Steven Beckett is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Urbana 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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