Atty. Derek Lane Burkhalter
Mr. Derek Lane Burkhalter is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, criminal, government/administrative.
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Derek Lane Burkhalter is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Burkhalter & Skov. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and government. Admitted to practice in Texas (2007). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 2007). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Derek Lane Burkhalter is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, criminal, government/administrative
- Derek has been licensed for 19 years
- Derek practices at Burkhalter & Skov in Houston, TX
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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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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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