Atty. Carlos Cisneros

Atty. Carlos Cisneros

Legal Experience Mr. Cisneros has more than twenty-two years of experience as a trial attorney and litigator, handling commercial and consumer disputes, appeals, and criminal matters.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Carlos Cisneros at a glance

Carlos Cisneros is an Associate based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, consumer, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995), United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (1999), and United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2001). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University Of Texas B.A. History (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Legal Experience Mr. Cisneros has more than twenty-two years of experience as a trial attorney and litigator, handling commercial and consumer disputes, appeals, and criminal matters
  • Throughout his career, he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in State and Federal Court
  • In 2002, Mr. Cisneros completed mediation training and became a certified mediator in the State of Texas
  • Prior to joining the firm in 2018, Mr. Cisneros was in private practice managing the firms of Cisneros & Mattingly, P.C., and Cisneros, Lucio and Martinez, PLLC. Before going into private practice, Mr. Cisneros was an Assistant District Attorney in the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, where he first-chaired over thirty jury trials, from dwi’s and assaults to 1st degree murder
  • He has handled appeals to the 13th Court of Appeals and the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • He’s also a published author with four novels to his credit, The Case Runner, The Name Partner, The Land Grant and now in pre-production, The Paper Lawyer
  • As a contribution to the Spanish speaking community of South Texas, Mr. Cisneros writes a weekly legal column in two Valley newspapers, where he discusses important changes in the law and explains interesting legal concepts
  • While in law school, Mr. Cisneros volunteered at the South Texas College of Law Disability Clinic where he represented claimants in front of the Social Security Administration
  • Prior Professional Experience Principal – Carlos H. Cisneros, P.C
  • Partner – Cisneros, Lucio & Martinez, PLLC Partner – Cisneros & Mattingly, P.C
  • Cameron County District Attorney’s Office Associate – Laster & McKenzie, P.C
  • Professional Membership and Activities State Bar of Texas Cameron County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Carlos Cisneros's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Fort Worth 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 Carlos Cisneros

Where is Carlos Cisneros's law office located?
Carlos Cisneros's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carlos Cisneros handle?
Carlos Cisneros focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, consumer, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Carlos Cisneros practiced law?
Carlos Cisneros has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Carlos Cisneros go to law school?
Carlos Cisneros earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (—).
How can I contact Carlos Cisneros for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Carlos Cisneros received?
Carlos Cisneros's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1994
University Of Texas B.A. History
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1999
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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