Atty. Bobby D. Mims

Atty. Bobby D. Mims

Bobby Mims is a frequent lecturer at criminal law seminars and provided presentations on various criminal defense issues. Bobby regularly appears by request for assistance and opinions with the local media outlets.

Tyler Tyler 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Bobby D. Mims at a glance

Bobby D. Mims is an Attorney based in Tyler, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Boren & Mims, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, immigration, white collar, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States District Court f (1977). Educated at South Texas School of Law School (J.D., 1977) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bobby Mims is a frequent lecturer at criminal law seminars and provided presentations on various criminal defense issues
  • Bobby regularly appears by request for assistance and opinions with the local media outlets
  • Mr. Mims has obtained dozens of acquittals in Driving While Intoxicated cases
  • He is certified in the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing protocol as promulgated by the National Highway Safety Association
  • Recent statistics show that the acquittal rate for Mr. Mims’ clients on Driving While Intoxicated trials is over 90 percent of his cases taken to jury trials
  • Bobby Mims has been a criminal defense attorney for more than 30 years in East Texas
  • He has handled thousands of cases in the State including Smith, Henderson, Rusk, Cherokee, Gregg, Wood, Panola, Upshur and Nacogdoches counties and numerous cases in the United States District Courts of Texas and Louisiana
  • Mr. Mims is a Past-President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, a member of the Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Cherokee County Bar Association, the Smith County Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Mr. Mims is a Super Fellow of the Texas Lawyers Education Institute
  • He is on the faculty of the Texas Criminal Trial College and has served on the faculty of the Capital Trial Advocacy Program at the Center for American and International Law
  • Most recently he served on the 2016 State Bar of Texas advisory committee for the Advanced Criminal Law Seminar to further educate prosecutors, Judges, and other Defense attorneys

Practice Areas Explained

Bobby D. Mims's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bobby D. Mims handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Immigration Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Sex 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 Tyler 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 Bobby D. Mims

Where is Bobby D. Mims's law office located?
Bobby D. Mims's law practice is located in Tyler, Texas. The firm is Law Offices of Boren & Mims, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bobby D. Mims handle?
Bobby D. Mims focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, immigration, white collar, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Bobby D. Mims practiced law?
Bobby D. Mims has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Bobby D. Mims go to law school?
Bobby D. Mims earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Bobby D. Mims for a consultation?
You can contact Bobby D. Mims 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.
What awards or recognition has Bobby D. Mims received?
Bobby D. Mims's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
South Texas School of Law School
- 1977
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States District Court f
Admitted: 1977

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