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About Frances R. Townsend at a glance
Frances R. Townsend is a family law, juvenile, litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Texas (Inactive) (1997), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (2004), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2004). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Trinity University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Frances R. Townsend is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, appellate practice, government and 4 other areas of law
- Frances received a B.A. degree from Trinity University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Frances practices in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Frances R. Townsend's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frances R. Townsend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Frances R. Townsend is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Frances R. Townsend is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Frances R. Townsend is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Frances R. Townsend is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Frances R. Townsend is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Austin 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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