Atty. John M. Hampton

Atty. John M. Hampton

John M. Hampton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial, estates and probate and 6 other areas of law.

Ashland Ashland 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Hampton at a glance

John M. Hampton is a divorce, formation, probate, personal injury, and family law attorney based in Ashland, Pennsylvania. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1993), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1994). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1993) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Schuikill County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Ashland, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M. Hampton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial, estates and probate and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices in Ashland, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Hampton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Hampton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John M. Hampton is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business Formation

John M. Hampton is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

John M. Hampton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Personal Injury

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.

John M. Hampton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John M. Hampton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Ashland 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Hampton

Where is John M. Hampton's law office located?
John M. Hampton's law practice is located in Ashland, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Hampton handle?
John M. Hampton focuses on divorce, formation, probate, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John M. Hampton practiced law?
John M. Hampton has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John M. Hampton go to law school?
John M. Hampton earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John M. Hampton for a consultation?
You can contact John M. Hampton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John M. Hampton received?
John M. Hampton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Widener University
- 1993
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994

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