Atty. Derek Daniel Bauman
Mr. Derek Daniel Bauman is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, appellate: criminal, criminal defense.
Appellate: Civil & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 21+ Years Experience
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About Derek Daniel Bauman at a Glance
Derek Daniel Bauman is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Franklin, Cardwell & Jones, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern Distric (2005). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2005) and University of Texas (B.S. University, 1995). Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Derek Daniel Bauman
- Mr. Derek Daniel Bauman is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, appellate: criminal, criminal defense
- Derek received a B.S. degree from University of Texas in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Derek practices at Franklin, Cardwell & Jones, P.C. in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Daniel Bauman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Criminal Defense in Houston
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Appellate Practice in Houston
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Houston Choose Derek Daniel Bauman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Derek Daniel Bauman's practice in the field of criminal defense and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Derek Daniel Bauman brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and appellate, Derek Daniel Bauman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Derek Daniel Bauman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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