Atty. M. John Hefner, Jr.

Atty. M. John Hefner, Jr.

M. John Hefner, Jr. is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, personal injury law, municipal law and 6 other areas of law.

Mattoon Mattoon 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About M. John Hefner, Jr. at a glance

M. John Hefner, Jr. is a contracts, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, personal injury, and employment attorney based in Mattoon, Illinois. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1978), Missouri (1978), and Illinois (1979). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1978) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis Coles-Cumberland County, Illinois State, Kentucky and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Mattoon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • M. John Hefner, Jr. is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, personal injury law, municipal law and 6 other areas of law
  • M. received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1966, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • M. practices in Mattoon, IL

Practice Areas Explained

M. John Hefner, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

M. John Hefner, Jr. is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Sexual Harassment

M. John Hefner, Jr. is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

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

M. John Hefner, Jr. is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

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.

M. John Hefner, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

M. John Hefner, Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 M. John Hefner, Jr.

Where is M. John Hefner, Jr.'s law office located?
M. John Hefner, Jr.'s law practice is located in Mattoon, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. John Hefner, Jr. handle?
M. John Hefner, Jr. focuses on contracts, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has M. John Hefner, Jr. practiced law?
M. John Hefner, Jr. has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did M. John Hefner, Jr. go to law school?
M. John Hefner, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact M. John Hefner, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact M. John Hefner, Jr. 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 M. John Hefner, Jr. received?
M. John Hefner, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1978
B.A.
Southern Illinois University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1978
Missouri
Admitted: 1978
Illinois
Admitted: 1979

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