Atty. Joel Bruce Johnston
Joel Bruce Johnston is a lawyer practicing federal criminal defense law, motor vehicle law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Joel received a B.S.B.A. degree from Wesley College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Joel Bruce Johnston is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Joel B. Johnston. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1986), Third Circuit Court of Appeals (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1986) and Wesley College (B.S.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County and American Bar Associations National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel Bruce Johnston is a lawyer practicing federal criminal defense law, motor vehicle law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- Joel received a B.S.B.A. degree from Wesley College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Joel practices at Joel B. Johnston in Pittsburgh, PA
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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.
Joel Bruce Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
Joel Bruce Johnston is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Joel Bruce Johnston is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Joel Bruce Johnston is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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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