Atty. Bruce R. Johnstone
Bruce R. Johnstone is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law and divorce, real estate and 3 other areas of law.
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About Bruce R. Johnstone at a glance
Bruce R. Johnstone is a Member based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, practicing at Bruce R. Johnstone Attorney at Law. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, family law, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in California (inactive) (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982), and Pennsylvania (1990). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Merritt College (A.A., 1972). Active member of Livermore-Amador Valley, Alameda County and American (Member, Section of Corporation, Banking and Business Law) Bar Associations State Bar of California California Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Altoona, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bruce R. Johnstone is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law and divorce, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- Bruce received a degree from Merritt College in 1972, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Bruce practices at Bruce R. Johnstone Attorney at Law in Altoona, PA
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Bruce R. Johnstone's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce R. Johnstone handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Bruce R. Johnstone is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Bruce R. Johnstone is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Bruce R. Johnstone is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Bruce R. Johnstone is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Bruce R. Johnstone is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Altoona are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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