Atty. Joel M. Dresbold
Joel M. Dresbold is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, family law.
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Joel M. Dresbold is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dresbold and Dresbold. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1974) and Case Western Reserve University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel M. Dresbold is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, family law
- Joel received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Joel practices at Dresbold and Dresbold 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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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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