Atty. Bernadette Lockett Thomas

Atty. Bernadette Lockett Thomas

Bernadette Lockett Thomas is a lawyer practicing social security, federal crime, domestic violence and 6 other areas of law. Bernadette received a B.S. degree from Southern University in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Houston Houston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernadette Lockett Thomas at a glance

Bernadette Lockett Thomas is an Attorney / Mediator based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Thomas and Thomas Attorneys & Counselors At Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on citizenship, child custody, immigration, ssd, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1983) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Tex (2005). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1980) and Southern University (B.S., 1976). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association St and Mary Parish Bar Association Martinet Bar Association American and National Bar Associations Southwest Bar Association Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association National Association of Bench and Bar Spouses. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernadette Lockett Thomas is a lawyer practicing social security, federal crime, domestic violence and 6 other areas of law
  • Bernadette received a B.S. degree from Southern University in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Bernadette practices at Thomas and Thomas Attorneys & Counselors At Law in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Bernadette Lockett Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernadette Lockett Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Citizenship & Naturalization

Bernadette Lockett Thomas is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Texas →

Child Custody & Visitation

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Bernadette Lockett Thomas is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Texas →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Bernadette Lockett Thomas is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Texas →

Federal Crimes

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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 Houston 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 Bernadette Lockett Thomas

Where is Bernadette Lockett Thomas's law office located?
Bernadette Lockett Thomas's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Thomas and Thomas Attorneys & Counselors At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernadette Lockett Thomas handle?
Bernadette Lockett Thomas focuses on citizenship, child custody, immigration, ssd, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Bernadette Lockett Thomas practiced law?
Bernadette Lockett Thomas has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Bernadette Lockett Thomas go to law school?
Bernadette Lockett Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Bernadette Lockett Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern University
- 1980
B.S.
Southern University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Tex
Admitted: 2005

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