Steven Carl Townsend

Steven C. Townsend is a distinguished attorney with a robust background in both criminal law and oil and gas litigation. He is a graduate of Indiana State University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he participated in the Civil Litigation Program.

In his professional capacity, Mr. Townsend serves as a Criminal Justice Act Panel Legal professional for the Western District of Pennsylvania District Court. He also contributed his expertise as a member of the Conflict Attorney Panel for Beaver County. His commitment to the legal community is further demonstrated through his role as a speaker and instructor for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Criminal Law Update, an annual event that updates legal professionals on significant changes in criminal law. Additionally, he is actively involved with the Veteran’s Court Task Force.

Mr. Townsend practices in various areas of law with a particular emphasis on Federal and State Criminal Law and Oil & Gas Litigation. As the owner and co-founder of ShaleAdvice, LLC, he is dedicated to representing landowners exclusively, providing them with specialized legal services.