Atty. John William Yoder

Atty. John William Yoder

John William Yoder is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, general practice and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Bloomington Bloomington 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (309) 590-5034

Profile Summary

About John William Yoder at a glance

John William Yoder is a Member based in Bloomington, Illinois, practicing at John W. Yoder Law Firm. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1982) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of McLean County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Bloomington, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Yoder is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, general practice and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at John W. Yoder Law Firm in Bloomington, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John William Yoder's Areas of Practice

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

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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Real Estate Law

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

John William Yoder is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Bloomington 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 William Yoder

Where is John William Yoder's law office located?
John William Yoder's law practice is located in Bloomington, Illinois. The firm is John W. Yoder Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Yoder handle?
John William Yoder focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John William Yoder practiced law?
John William Yoder has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John William Yoder go to law school?
John William Yoder earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John William Yoder for a consultation?
You can contact John William Yoder 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 William Yoder received?
John William Yoder's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1982
B.A.
Illinois Wesleyan University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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