Bio

John C. Hanson’s litigation practice centers largely around the defense of personal injury, commercial and residential property taxation, insurance law, election law, and governmental matters.

He brings the detail-oriented approach of a prosecutor to the solving of complex legal issues for his clients. Prior to joining HeplerBroom, Mr. Hanson served as a Madison County Assistant State’s Attorney, with experience in both civil and criminal matters. During his tenure, he brought a number of criminal prosecution jury trials to verdict. He also provided in-house counsel to the County on matters of governmental law, employment, and litigation.

As an active member of both the Madison County and Alton/Wood River (Illinois) Bar Associations, Mr. Hanson is well known in the Madison County legal community.

  • Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 2016
  • Eastern Illinois University, M.A. in Political Science, 2012
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, B.S. in Political Science, 2010

 

Law School Honors/Involvement

  • Hiram H. Lesar academic scholarship recipient
  • Research Assistant to Professor George Mocsary
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

 

Professional Associations

  • Alton-Wood River (IL) Bar Association
    • President (2022-2023)
    • Vice-President (2020-2022)
    • Secretary (2019-2020)
  • Clinton County (IL) Bar Association
  • Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
    •  Insurance Law Committee
    • Supreme Court Watch columnist, IDC Quarterly (2022-present)
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • Madison County (IL) Bar Association
    • Executive Board (2024-2025)
    • President (2023-2024)
    • 1st Vice President (2022-2023)
    • 2nd Vice President (2021-2022)
    • Treasurer (2020-2021)
    • Recording Secretary (2019-2020)

 

Other Professional/Civic Involvement

  • Edwardsville Township Republican Central Committee Chairman (2023-2024)
  • Madison County Precinct Committeeman (2008-2024)
  • The Federalist Society
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Adjunct Lecturer in Political Science (2012-2013)
Champlin and Hanson Obtain Summary Judgment for Municipality in Free Speech Claim
Hanson Elected President of Madison County Bar Association
Former Assistant State's Attorney Hanson Joins HeplerBroom as Associate
Tips for Navigating Candidate Nominating Papers and Electoral Board Challenges in Illinois
The Enigma of the Illinois Property Tax: Part 1 - Illuminating the Mysterious Jargon
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Corporations Can Be Properly Sued in State Courts Wherever Registration Statutes Provide Jurisdiction
Five HeplerBroom Attorneys Publish Features, Articles, and Columns for Illinois Defense Counsel’s Professional Journal
Five HeplerBroom Attorneys Publish Features, Articles, and Columns for Illinois Defense Counsel’s Professional Journal
HeplerBroom Attorneys Contribute to State Law Journal

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