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.
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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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- 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
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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 →
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 →
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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 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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