Atty. James Ray Alston

Atty. James Ray Alston

Mr. James Ray Alston is a lawyer practicing assault and battery, criminal, driving while intoxicated (dwi) and 14 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James Ray Alston at a glance

James Ray Alston is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Office of James Alston. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa (1993). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1993) and Lamar University (B.S. Tulane, 1988). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Ray Alston is a lawyer practicing assault and battery, criminal, driving while intoxicated (dwi) and 14 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Lamar University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James Alston in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Ray Alston's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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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

Common questions about James Ray Alston

Where is James Ray Alston's law office located?
James Ray Alston's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Law Office of James Alston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ray Alston handle?
James Ray Alston focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Ray Alston practiced law?
James Ray Alston has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Ray Alston go to law school?
James Ray Alston earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Tulane, 1988).
How can I contact James Ray Alston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1993
B.S. Tulane
Lamar University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa
Admitted: 1993

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