Atty. James Wesley Bearden

Atty. James Wesley Bearden

Mr. James Wesley Bearden is a lawyer practicing business/corporate law & litigation, bankruptcy, criminal law and 8 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About James Wesley Bearden at a glance

James Wesley Bearden is a Managing Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at JW Bearden & Associates, PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas (2010), Louisiana (2010), District of Columbia (2020), and New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern (2020). Educated at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (J.D. Member, 2009) and Stephen F. Austin University B.B.A. Finance and Real Estate (—). Active member of Federal Bar Association Texas Trial Lawyers Association Louisiana Association of Justice College of the State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association New Orleans Bar Association Eldon B and Mahon Inn of Court Texas Bar College, Professional Society of Legal Scholars. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Wesley Bearden is a lawyer practicing business/corporate law & litigation, bankruptcy, criminal law and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Stephen F. Austin University, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • James practices at JW Bearden & Associates, PLLC in Dallas, TX and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James Wesley Bearden's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

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.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Employment Law

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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 Dallas 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 Wesley Bearden

Where is James Wesley Bearden's law office located?
James Wesley Bearden's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is JW Bearden & Associates, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Wesley Bearden handle?
James Wesley Bearden focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Wesley Bearden practiced law?
James Wesley Bearden has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did James Wesley Bearden go to law school?
James Wesley Bearden earned their education at (J.D. Member, 2009); (—).
How can I contact James Wesley Bearden for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Member
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
- 2009
Stephen F. Austin University B.B.A. Finance and Real Estate
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2010
Louisiana
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2020
New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern
Admitted: 2020

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