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About David A. Newton at a glance
David A. Newton is a criminal defense, estate planning, employment, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985) and New Mexico (1990). Educated at University of Houston Class of 1985 (—). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. David A. Newton is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, animal law, appeals and 12 other areas of law
- David has been licensed for 41 years
- David practices in Austin, TX
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David A. Newton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Newton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
David A. Newton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David A. Newton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David A. Newton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David A. Newton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
David A. Newton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
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 Austin 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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