Atty. Patrick Gerard Johnston

Atty. Patrick Gerard Johnston

Patrick Gerard Johnston is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, civil litigation and 28 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

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Profile Summary

About Patrick Gerard Johnston at a glance

Patrick Gerard Johnston is a Managing Partner based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Johnston Law Offices P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois (1991), and Missouri (1997). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri (J.D., 1990) and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois (B.S. School, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick Gerard Johnston is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, civil litigation and 28 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Patrick practices at Johnston Law Offices P.C. in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Gerard Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Truck Accidents

Patrick Gerard Johnston is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Patrick Gerard Johnston is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

Patrick Gerard Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Edwardsville 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 Patrick Gerard Johnston

Where is Patrick Gerard Johnston's law office located?
Patrick Gerard Johnston's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Johnston Law Offices P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Gerard Johnston handle?
Patrick Gerard Johnston focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Patrick Gerard Johnston practiced law?
Patrick Gerard Johnston has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Patrick Gerard Johnston go to law school?
Patrick Gerard Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. School, 1987).
How can I contact Patrick Gerard Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick Gerard Johnston 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 Patrick Gerard Johnston received?
Patrick Gerard Johnston's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- 1990
B.S. School
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Missouri
Admitted: 1997

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