Benjamin T. Stephens

Benjamin T. Stephens is a partner at Johnston Law Offices, P.C. in Edwardsville, Illinois. He handles criminal defense, workers’ compensation, and personal injury matters for clients in Central and Southern Illinois and the Metro East. His litigation practice involves representing injured individuals and employees as well as people facing criminal allegations. He approaches these matters with experience in the courts and an understanding of the financial and legal consequences they can create for clients.

Stephens graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2005 with a J.D. He previously attended Eastern Illinois University, graduating in 2001 with cum laude honors. His legal education and early practical training established a foundation for litigation and case preparation. He began clerking with Patrick Johnston in 2001 and became a licensed attorney with the firm in 2006, continuing to develop his practice in Illinois.

Stephens has litigated personal injury and workers’ compensation cases and participated in matters resulting in settlement awards exceeding one million dollars. His experience also includes numerous workers’ compensation cases with six-figure recoveries. This work involves evaluating injury claims, preparing cases for litigation, and addressing the impact of accidents or workplace injuries. Alongside that civil practice, he handles criminal defense matters for people who need representation in legal proceedings.

Benjamin T. Stephens is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri, as well as in the Southern and Central Districts of Illinois federal courts. He belongs to the Madison County and St. Clair County Bar Associations. His years with Johnston Law Offices connect his litigation experience with clients throughout the region. He continues to work across criminal defense, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases, helping clients navigate disputes and legal procedures.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Johnston Law Offices P. C.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, St. Clair County Bar Association
• Member, Madison County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Missouri

Education

• Southern Illinois University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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