Atty. James Joseph Hanley

Atty. James Joseph Hanley

Mr. James Joseph Hanley is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, personal injury and 10 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About James Joseph Hanley at a glance

James Joseph Hanley is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Office of James J. Hanley. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy (1995) and Alaska (2021). Educated at Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and New York University (B.A. Trident, 1990). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Joseph Hanley is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, personal injury and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James J. Hanley in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Hanley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Hanley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

James Joseph Hanley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

James Joseph Hanley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

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.

James Joseph Hanley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

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.

James Joseph Hanley is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 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

Common questions about James Joseph Hanley

Where is James Joseph Hanley's law office located?
James Joseph Hanley's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Law Office of James J. Hanley. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Hanley handle?
James Joseph Hanley focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Joseph Hanley practiced law?
James Joseph Hanley has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Joseph Hanley go to law school?
James Joseph Hanley earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Trident, 1990).
How can I contact James Joseph Hanley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University School of Law
- 1994
B.A. Trident
New York University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy
Admitted: 1995
Alaska
Admitted: 2021

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