Peter Luke Johnston

Peter Luke Johnston

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 29 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Immigration, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

2033 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Vehicular accident injuries, slip and fall injuries, dogbite injuries, assault injuries

50%
Immigration 40%

Family-related immigration benefits, particularly adjustment of status, naturalization and petitioning to bring family members to the United States from abroad

40%
Criminal Defense 5%

Arrests in drug cases, assault cases, theft cases and other alleged crimes

5%
Wills and Living Wills 4%

Last Will & Testament, Advanced Healthcare Directives and Durable Powers of Attorney

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Peter L Johnston, LLC

2033 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-4403

Law Offices of Peter L. Johnston, L.L.C.--Reading Office

606 North 5th Street, Reading, PA, 19606

Law Offices of Peter L. Johnston, L.L.C.--New Jersey Office

225 Haddon Avenue, Suite 2102A, Haddon Township, NJ, 08108

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Peter Luke Johnston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (5)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Christine | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adjustments of status

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

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Fantastic Lawyer

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

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

An Outstanding Lawyer !!!

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...htout the years you have represented my interest is awesome. You take the time to listen to my case/cases, research all of the facts and issues extensively, and make suggestion that made each case stronger. Knowing I can contact you at any given time following a response back the same day is remarkable. I want to also say a special thanks for helping me and assisting me in times that were very difficult. Again, thank you for all your hard work and dedication. It is a pleasure working with you. rl

Posted by Antonio | May 13, 2015

Life would've been harder!

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...end who can help you, and he's good. His name is Peter Johnson. " He have me his info, we meet and he heard me out. When the time came he traveled 270 miles to represent me and he was successful in helping me. Thank you for your representation.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2010 - Present

Irish Network of Philadelphia

Member

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyer's Association

Member

2009 - Present

Brehon Law Society

Member

2008 - Present

Philadelphia Democratic City Committee

Committeeperson, 21st Ward, 17th Division

2017 - 2020

Plays & Players Playhouse

Board of Directors

2014 - 2017

Northwest Philadelphia Professionals Network (NWPN)

Member

2011 - 2019

North Light Community Center

Board of Directors

2011 - 2013

Business Networking International (BNI)

Member, Chapter Vice President & Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Client Win: Car Accident, Full Tort vs. Limited Tort

Case settled

Johnston Settles P.I. Case against Trucking Company for $125,000

Case settled

Client Success: Johnston Brings Client Closer to U.S. Citizenship!

Removal proceedings withdrawn

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Education

1996

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Saint Joseph's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association

Your Rights as a Motorist

2010

Central Roxborough Civic Association

Your Rights as a Motorist

Languages

English

Activity

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