Atty. Jim Moore
Mr. Jim Moore is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal.
Criminal & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 48+ Years Experience
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About Jim Moore at a Glance
Jim Moore is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Jim Moore. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Southern Methodist University (M.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Dallas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jim Moore
- Mr. Jim Moore is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal
- Jim received a M.S. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Jim practices at Law Offices of Jim Moore in Dallas, TX
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Jim Moore's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jim Moore handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Criminal Defense in Dallas
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 venue, 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Dallas Choose Jim Moore
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jim Moore's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jim Moore brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Jim Moore's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Jim Moore attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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