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John D. Gates is a criminal defense and appellate attorney based in El Paso, Texas. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Western District Court Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Circuit C (1983). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John D. Gates is a lawyer practicing criminal, appellate: civil, criminal defense
- John has been licensed for 43 years
- John practices in El Paso, TX
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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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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 El Paso 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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