Atty. Charles John Porter
Mr. Charles John Porter is a lawyer practicing criminal law, appellate practice, civil litigation and 1 other area of law.
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Charles John Porter is a criminal defense, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Duquesne University (B.S.B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Charles John Porter is a lawyer practicing criminal law, appellate practice, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
- Charles received a B.S.B.A. degree from Duquesne University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Charles practices in Pittsburgh, PA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Pittsburgh 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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