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James R. Makin is a criminal defense attorney based in Beaumont, Texas. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978), Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court (1980), and Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1981). Educated at University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Lamar University (B.B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Beaumont, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James R. Makin is a lawyer practicing criminal law, general practice, criminal defense
- James received a B.B.A. degree from Lamar University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices in Beaumont, TX
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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 Beaumont 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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