Atty. Christopher William Johnstone

Atty. Christopher William Johnstone

Christopher William Johnstone is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate governance, securities litigation and professional liability and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher William Johnstone at a glance

Christopher William Johnstone is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Duke University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher William Johnstone is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate governance, securities litigation and professional liability and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Christopher practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher William Johnstone's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher William Johnstone handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher William Johnstone

Where is Christopher William Johnstone's law office located?
Christopher William Johnstone's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher William Johnstone handle?
Christopher William Johnstone focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher William Johnstone practiced law?
Christopher William Johnstone has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Christopher William Johnstone go to law school?
Christopher William Johnstone earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
- 2004
B.A.
Duke University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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