Atty. Shawn Christopher Johnston

Atty. Shawn Christopher Johnston

Shawn Christopher Johnston is a lawyer practicing business, consumer, creditor-debtor and 11 other areas of law. Shawn has been licensed for 12 years.

Richmond Richmond 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Shawn Christopher Johnston at a glance

Shawn Christopher Johnston is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Richmond, Texas. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Texas (2014). Educated at South Texas College Of Law (J.D., 2014). Serands clients in Richmond, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shawn Christopher Johnston is a lawyer practicing business, consumer, creditor-debtor and 11 other areas of law
  • Shawn has been licensed for 12 years
  • Shawn practices in Richmond, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Christopher Johnston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn Christopher Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Shawn Christopher Johnston is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shawn Christopher Johnston

Where is Shawn Christopher Johnston's law office located?
Shawn Christopher Johnston's law practice is located in Richmond, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn Christopher Johnston handle?
Shawn Christopher Johnston focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Shawn Christopher Johnston practiced law?
Shawn Christopher Johnston has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Shawn Christopher Johnston go to law school?
Shawn Christopher Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact Shawn Christopher Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Shawn Christopher Johnston 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.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College Of Law
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2014

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