Atty. James W. Evans

Atty. James W. Evans

Delta Theta Phi; Order of Barristers. Senior Associate, Hill Gilstrap, P.C., 1998-2000.

Austin Austin 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (737) 358-3439 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James W. Evans at a glance

James W. Evans is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Evans Family Law Group. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, wills, car accidents, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1999). Educated at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Austin College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Travis County Bar Association Williamson County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Delta Theta Phi
  • Order of Barristers
  • Senior Associate, Hill Gilstrap, P.C., 1998-2000
  • Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, 1995-1998

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Evans's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Wills

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Car Accidents

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Child Custody & Visitation

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James W. Evans

Where is James W. Evans's law office located?
James W. Evans's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Evans Family Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Evans handle?
James W. Evans focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James W. Evans practiced law?
James W. Evans has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James W. Evans go to law school?
James W. Evans earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James W. Evans for a consultation?
You can contact James W. Evans directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James W. Evans received?
James W. Evans's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Collaborative Child Custody Divorce Family Law Adoption Adoption Law Agency Adoptions Alimony Ancillary Probate Annulment Assault Child Custody Child Custody Mediation Child Support Children Cohabitation Agreements Collaborative Family Law Community Property Law Contested Wills Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Criminal Prosecution Death Penalty Divorce Arbitration Divorce Mediation Divorce Taxation Domestic Partnerships Domestic Relations Domestic Torts Domestic Violence Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated DUI/DWI Electronic Surveillance Equitable Distribution Expungements Extortion Extradition Family Arbitration Family Mediation Fathers Rights Federal Criminal Law Felonies Forensic Accounting Forensic DNA Forensic Medicine Forensic Science Forgery Gay and Lesbian Family Law Grand Jury Practice Grandparents Custody Grandparents Visitation Rights Habeas Corpus Hit And Run Homicide Independent Adoptions Inheritance International Adoptions International Child Custody International Criminal Law International Extradition International Family Law Interstate Adoptions Interstate Child Custody Interstate Support Legal Separation Agreements Living Wills Mail Fraud Malicious Prosecution Manslaughter Marital Agreements Marital Property Distribution Marital Property Law Marital Property Settlements Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law Matrimonial Law Military Divorce Misdemeanors Missing Heir Searches Money Laundering Murder Name Changes No Fault Divorce Non Traditional Family Law Palimony Parental Rights Parenting Time Parole and Probation Paternity Post Conviction Remedies Post Divorce Modification Postnuptial Agreements Premarital Agreements Private Adoptions Probate Probate Litigation Protective Orders Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) Restraining Orders Search And Seizure Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Spousal Support Stalking Step Parent Adoptions Successions Termination Of Parental Rights Theft Traffic Violations Uncontested Divorce Vehicular Homicide Victims Rights Visitation Rights Weapons Charges Wills And Estates Wire Fraud Wiretapping

Education

J.D.
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Austin College
- 1991

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1999

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