Atty. James Stephen Sustaita
Mr. James Stephen Sustaita is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.
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James Stephen Sustaita is a criminal defense, family law, and juvenile attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999). Educated at Texas Southern University (J.D., 1999). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Stephen Sustaita is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- James has been licensed for 27 years
- James practices in Austin, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Stephen Sustaita handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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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 Austin 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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