Atty. Jon Pushinsky
Jon Pushinsky is a lawyer practicing civil rights, appellate practice, criminal law and 2 other areas of law. Jon received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Jon Pushinsky at a Glance
Jon Pushinsky is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Jon Pushinsky. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1979), West Virginia (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1980). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1979) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A. University, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County Bar. Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jon Pushinsky
- Jon Pushinsky is a lawyer practicing civil rights, appellate practice, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
- Jon received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Jon practices at Jon Pushinsky in Pittsburgh, PA
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Jon Pushinsky's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon Pushinsky handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Criminal Defense in Pittsburgh
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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Civil Rights in Pittsburgh
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Jon Pushinsky is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Appellate Practice in Pittsburgh
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Jon Pushinsky is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
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 venue, 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.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Jon Pushinsky
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jon Pushinsky's practice in the field of criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jon Pushinsky brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, Jon Pushinsky can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate, Jon Pushinsky can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Jon Pushinsky attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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