Peter L. Johnston, Esquire, Managing Partner of the Law Offices of Peter L. Johnston, L.L.C., is an accomplished attorney with a proven track record of satisfying clients in a broad array of cases – including Personal Injury, Criminal Offenses, Immigration, and Wills and Estates. Mr. Johnston represents a wide range of people. Since 1996 Mr. Johnston has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and all other state courts in Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court of New Jersey, and all other state courts in New Jersey, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He has also been designated by the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County to sit as an arbitrator in civil cases. Mr. Johnston has also been a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, and American Bar Association. He is a member of the Brehon Law Society and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Raised in New Jersey, Mr. Johnston has proudly adopted Philadelphia as his home and currently resides in the Roxborough section. He is an involved Philadelphia resident, serving as an elected Democratic City Committee person and has been a Board member of the North Light Community Center and the Plays & Players Playhouse. Mr. Johnston graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1996 and from Saint Joseph’s University, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History, a minor in Theology and a Faith-Justice Studies Certificate. In addition, he was awarded the university’s Faith-Justice Award.
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Acquired: 1997
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Acquired: 1996
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2033 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-4403
606 North 5th Street, Reading, PA, 19606
225 Haddon Avenue, Suite 2102A, Haddon Township, NJ, 08108
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Posted by Christine | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr Johnson to file my AOS, he did extremely well especially with communications and understanding. Trust me you won't regret it. I will be recommending.
Posted by Ibrahim Muibi | December 4, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Peter is an amazing lawyer, in just a few years he's helped me attain my citizenship. I remember when I first contacted him about my immigration status, he was very nice and calm, he explained everything to me in a clear and concise way. He's a great lawyer and he's a great man.
Posted by Barbara Paolino | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Peter is a very sharp and hard working attorney. He handled my case and got a fast positive outcome. Always on the ball unlike so many other lawyers.
Posted by Roseann | May 21, 2015
I just wanted to write you a short note to let you know I very much appreciate your incredibly skills and how you apply the Law to the facts of each case. Peter, thank you for providing me with the highest level of professional legal counsel available. Your advise and representation I received throug...
Posted by Antonio | May 13, 2015
At a time in my life when everything was going right I get a letter from a Pennsylvania state organization who wanted to take away and freedom that would've crippled my family and I. I talked to my as I do when my past creeps up and tries to destroy my present life. He says "I have a very good fri...
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Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2008 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Peter L. Johnston, L.L.C.
2000 - 2008
Associate, Seiken, Rubin & Associates
2000 - 2000
Associate, Marshall E. Kresman & Associates, P.C.
1999 - 2001
Pro-bono attorney, Nationalities Services Center
1999 - 2000
Contract Attorney, Mintzer, Sarowitz, Zeris & Ledva, P.C.
1998 - 1998
Associate, Choi, Dickerson & D'Lauro, P.C.
1996 - 1997
Judicial Law Clerk, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
2010 - Present
Irish Network of PhiladelphiaMember
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyer's AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Brehon Law SocietyMember
2008 - Present
Philadelphia Democratic City CommitteeCommitteeperson, 21st Ward, 17th Division
2017 - 2020
Plays & Players PlayhouseBoard of Directors
2014 - 2017
Northwest Philadelphia Professionals Network (NWPN)Member
2011 - 2019
North Light Community CenterBoard of Directors
2011 - 2013
Business Networking International (BNI)Member, Chapter Vice President & Treasurer
Case settled
Case settled
Removal proceedings withdrawn
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Your Rights as a Motorist
2010
Your Rights as a Motorist
English
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