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About Jim S. Bearden at a glance
Jim S. Bearden is a Member based in Orange, Texas, practicing at The Bearden Law Firm. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas (1965), U.S. Supreme Court (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits (1981). Educated at Baylor School of Law (LL.B. Baylor, 1965) and Lamar University (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Texas Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Orange, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Jim S. Bearden is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, criminal case and 2 other areas of law
- Jim received a B.S. degree from Lamar University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Jim practices at The Bearden Law Firm in Orange, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jim S. Bearden handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Jim S. Bearden is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Jim S. Bearden is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
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.
Jim S. Bearden 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.
Jim S. Bearden is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
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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 Orange 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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