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About Gerald R. Lopez at a glance
Gerald R. Lopez is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, immigration, and ip attorney based in Odessa, Texas. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court (1967) and Colorado (1974). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1968) and California State University, Los Angeles (B.A., 1965). Serands clients in Odessa, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Gerald R. Lopez is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, federal & state felonies and 7 other areas of law
- Gerald received a B.A. degree from California State University, Los Angeles in 1965, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Gerald practices in Odessa, TX
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Gerald R. Lopez's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald R. Lopez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Gerald R. Lopez 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.
Gerald R. Lopez is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Gerald R. Lopez is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Gerald R. Lopez is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Gerald R. Lopez 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 Odessa 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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