Atty. Douglas Gelo

Atty. Douglas Gelo

Douglas Gelo is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

El Paso El Paso 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Gelo at a glance

Douglas Gelo is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney based in El Paso, Texas. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Texas (1976). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1976) and University of Houston (B.A., 1972). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Gelo is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Douglas practices in El Paso, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Gelo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Gelo 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.

Douglas Gelo is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

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.

Douglas Gelo is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 El Paso 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 Douglas Gelo

Where is Douglas Gelo's law office located?
Douglas Gelo's law practice is located in El Paso, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Gelo handle?
Douglas Gelo focuses on personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Douglas Gelo practiced law?
Douglas Gelo has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
What languages does Douglas Gelo speak?
Douglas Gelo provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Douglas Gelo go to law school?
Douglas Gelo earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Douglas Gelo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Mary's University of San Antonio
- 1976
B.A.
University of Houston
- 1972

Languages

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1976

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