Atty. Joe David Wells

Atty. Joe David Wells

Mr. Joe David Wells is a lawyer practicing criminal defense.

Houston Houston 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (713) 489-7903 Book Appointment

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About Joe David Wells at a glance

Joe David Wells is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Joe David Wells. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District (1997). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1997) and Southern Methodist University (B.S. Economics, 1993). Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Texas Trial Lawyers Association Houston Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Joe David Wells is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Joe received a B.S. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Joe practices at Law Office of Joe David Wells in Houston, TX

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Joe David Wells's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Houston 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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Where is Joe David Wells's law office located?
Joe David Wells's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Law Office of Joe David Wells. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joe David Wells handle?
Joe David Wells focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Joe David Wells practiced law?
Joe David Wells has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Joe David Wells go to law school?
Joe David Wells earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Economics, 1993).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1997
B.S. Economics
Southern Methodist University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District
Admitted: 1997

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