Atty. John W. Howard

Atty. John W. Howard

John W. Howard is a lawyer practicing banking law, residential real estate, commercial real estate and 3 other areas of law.

Peoria Peoria 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (309) 424-4819 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John W. Howard at a glance

John W. Howard is a Member based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Habecker, Morris & Dluski, LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Washington (1974), Illinois (1976), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1977). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1974) and Stanford University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Peoria County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. Howard is a lawyer practicing banking law, residential real estate, commercial real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • John W. received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John W. practices at Habecker, Morris & Dluski, LLC in Peoria, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

John W. Howard is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

John W. Howard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

John W. Howard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Peoria 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 W. Howard

Where is John W. Howard's law office located?
John W. Howard's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. The firm is Habecker, Morris & Dluski, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Howard handle?
John W. Howard focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John W. Howard practiced law?
John W. Howard has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John W. Howard go to law school?
John W. Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John W. Howard for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Howard 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 W. Howard received?
John W. Howard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1974
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1974
Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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