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About Franklin B. Johnston at a glance
Franklin B. Johnston is a wills, criminal defense, family law, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Washington, North Carolina. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (inactive) (1972) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1972). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1972) and East Carolina University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Washington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Franklin B. Johnston is a lawyer practicing criminal law, real estate, civil practice and 4 other areas of law
- Franklin received a B.A. degree from East Carolina University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Franklin practices in Washington, NC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Franklin B. Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Franklin B. Johnston is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Franklin B. Johnston is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Franklin B. Johnston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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