Atty. Frances Rowse Cusack

Atty. Frances Rowse Cusack

Ms. Frances Rowse Cusack is a lawyer practicing criminal defense.

Austin Austin 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (737) 304-7952 Book Appointment

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Frances Rowse Cusack is an Office of Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas based in Austin, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1989). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Texas at Austin (M.A., 1980). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Frances Rowse Cusack is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Frances received a M.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Frances practices in Austin, TX

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Frances Rowse Cusack's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frances Rowse Cusack handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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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Where is Frances Rowse Cusack's law office located?
Frances Rowse Cusack's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frances Rowse Cusack handle?
Frances Rowse Cusack focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Frances Rowse Cusack practiced law?
Frances Rowse Cusack has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Frances Rowse Cusack go to law school?
Frances Rowse Cusack earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.A., 1980).
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Education

J.D.
St. Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law
- 1989
M.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Western District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1989

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