Atty. David M. Backenstoe
David M. Backenstoe is a lawyer practicing municipal law, family law, divorce and 3 other areas of law.
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David M. Backenstoe is a Member based in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Law Offices of David M. Backenstoe. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1987) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third District (1988). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Northampton County (Chairman, Municipal Law Committee, 1998—) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Hellertown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David M. Backenstoe is a lawyer practicing municipal law, family law, divorce and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- David practices at Law Offices of David M. Backenstoe in Hellertown, PA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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David M. Backenstoe is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David M. Backenstoe is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
David M. Backenstoe is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
David M. Backenstoe is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption 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 Hellertown 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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