Atty. Christopher Vinh Phan

Atty. Christopher Vinh Phan

Christopher Vinh Phan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, immigration. Christopher received a degree from Southern Illinois Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Houston Houston 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Christopher Vinh Phan at a glance

Christopher Vinh Phan is a criminal defense and immigration attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), Admitted to The State Bar of California (2006), and Texas (2015). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (Doctor, 1999) and Southern Illinois Univ SOL Carbondale IL Indiana Vocat'l Tech Col Indianapolis IN (—). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Vinh Phan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, immigration
  • Christopher received a degree from Southern Illinois Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Christopher practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Vinh Phan's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Immigration Law

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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

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Where is Christopher Vinh Phan's law office located?
Christopher Vinh Phan's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Vinh Phan handle?
Christopher Vinh Phan focuses on criminal defense, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Christopher Vinh Phan practiced law?
Christopher Vinh Phan has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Christopher Vinh Phan go to law school?
Christopher Vinh Phan earned their education at (Doctor, 1999); (—).
How can I contact Christopher Vinh Phan for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

Doctor
Southern Illinois University School of Law
- 1999
Southern Illinois Univ SOL Carbondale IL Indiana Vocat'l Tech Col Indianapolis IN
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
Admitted to The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2006
Texas
Admitted: 2015

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