Atty. John W. Craynock

Atty. John W. Craynock

John W. Craynock is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, commercial law and 8 other areas of law.

West Chester West Chester 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Craynock at a glance

John W. Craynock is a divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, and family law attorney based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1983). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1983) and Princeton University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John W. Craynock is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, commercial law and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1971, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices in West Chester, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Craynock's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Craynock 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.

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Child Custody & Visitation

John W. Craynock is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

John W. Craynock 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 W. Craynock 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 W. Craynock 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 West Chester 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 W. Craynock

Where is John W. Craynock's law office located?
John W. Craynock's law practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Craynock handle?
John W. Craynock focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John W. Craynock practiced law?
John W. Craynock has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John W. Craynock go to law school?
John W. Craynock earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John W. Craynock for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Craynock 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 W. Craynock received?
John W. Craynock's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1983
B.A.
Princeton University
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1983

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