Atty. James Richard Ames
Mr. James Richard Ames is a lawyer practicing family law, municipal judge, criminal law and 2 other areas of law.
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About James Richard Ames at a glance
James Richard Ames is a Presiding J. based in Hurst, Texas. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court US Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1976) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Hurst, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Richard Ames is a lawyer practicing family law, municipal judge, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices in Hurst, TX
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James Richard Ames's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Richard Ames handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Richard Ames is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Richard Ames is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Richard Ames is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James Richard Ames is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Hurst 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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