Atty. Derrick Demetrius King

Atty. Derrick Demetrius King

Derrick Demetrius King is a lawyer practicing labor-employment, litigation: personal injury, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Derrick has been licensed for 24 years.

Houston Houston 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (346) 327-1904 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derrick Demetrius King at a glance

Derrick Demetrius King is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and ip attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (2002) and Missouri (2003). Educated at Thurgood Marshall School of Law (J.D., 2002). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Derrick Demetrius King is a lawyer practicing labor-employment, litigation: personal injury, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Derrick has been licensed for 24 years
  • Derrick practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Derrick Demetrius King's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Derrick Demetrius King is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Derrick Demetrius King is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 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

Common questions about Derrick Demetrius King

Where is Derrick Demetrius King's law office located?
Derrick Demetrius King's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derrick Demetrius King handle?
Derrick Demetrius King focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Derrick Demetrius King practiced law?
Derrick Demetrius King has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Derrick Demetrius King go to law school?
Derrick Demetrius King earned their education at (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact Derrick Demetrius King for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 2002
Missouri
Admitted: 2003

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