Atty. Gretchen Sims Sween

Atty. Gretchen Sims Sween

Ms. Gretchen Sims Sween is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, appellate: civil, criminal and 3 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Gretchen Sims Sween at a glance

Gretchen Sims Sween is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Beck Redden LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States District Court f (2003). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 2003) and New York University, Tisch School of the Arts Drama Major New York University, Tisch School of the Arts 1982-85 The University of Texas at Dallas (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Gretchen Sims Sween is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, appellate: civil, criminal and 3 other areas of law
  • Gretchen received a degree from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Gretchen practices at Beck Redden LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Gretchen Sims Sween's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gretchen Sims Sween handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Houston 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

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Where is Gretchen Sims Sween's law office located?
Gretchen Sims Sween's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Beck Redden LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gretchen Sims Sween handle?
Gretchen Sims Sween focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Gretchen Sims Sween practiced law?
Gretchen Sims Sween has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Gretchen Sims Sween go to law school?
Gretchen Sims Sween earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1988).
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 2003
B.A.
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts Drama Major New York University, Tisch School of the Arts 1982-85 The University of Texas at Dallas
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States District Court f
Admitted: 2003

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