Atty. Joan Kennerly

Atty. Joan Kennerly

Ms. Joan Kennerly is a lawyer practicing employment, criminal, general practice and 4 other areas of law.

Irving Irving 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (214) 838-7726 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joan Kennerly at a glance

Joan Kennerly is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, employment, and immigration attorney based in Irving, Texas. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1984) and University of Dallas (B.A. University, 1967). Serands clients in Irving, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Joan Kennerly is a lawyer practicing employment, criminal, general practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Joan received a B.A. degree from University of Dallas in 1967, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Joan practices in Irving, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Joan Kennerly's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Joan Kennerly is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Immigration 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 Irving 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 Joan Kennerly

Where is Joan Kennerly's law office located?
Joan Kennerly's law practice is located in Irving, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan Kennerly handle?
Joan Kennerly focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, employment, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Joan Kennerly practiced law?
Joan Kennerly has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Joan Kennerly go to law school?
Joan Kennerly earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. University, 1967).
How can I contact Joan Kennerly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1984
B.A. University
University of Dallas
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984

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