Atty. James Eric Ashford

Atty. James Eric Ashford

Mr. James Eric Ashford is a lawyer practicing criminal, juvenile, criminal defense.

Houston Houston 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (346) 521-3339 Book Appointment

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About James Eric Ashford at a glance

James Eric Ashford is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Eric Ashford. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1996). Educated at Texas Southern University (J.D., 1996) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 1989). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Eric Ashford is a lawyer practicing criminal, juvenile, criminal defense
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Law Office of Eric Ashford in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Eric Ashford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Eric Ashford 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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Juvenile Law

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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 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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Where is James Eric Ashford's law office located?
James Eric Ashford's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Law Office of Eric Ashford. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Eric Ashford handle?
James Eric Ashford focuses on criminal defense, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Eric Ashford practiced law?
James Eric Ashford has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Eric Ashford go to law school?
James Eric Ashford earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1989).
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Education

J.D.
Texas Southern University
- 1996
B.S.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1996

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