Av. John H. McLeod
Mr. McLeod focuses his practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury, representing clients in Waco, McLennan County, and throughout Texas.
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About John H. McLeod at a glance
John H. McLeod is a Partner based in Waco, Texas, practicing at McLeod & McLeod LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987) and U.S. District Court, Western and Southern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circui (1987). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1987) and Baylor University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Waco-McLennan County Bar Association McLennan County and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association State Bar of Texas Texas Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. McLeod focuses his practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury, representing clients in Waco, McLennan County, and throughout Texas
- Mr. McLeod received his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Baylor University in 1980
- He proudly served in the U.S
- Marine Corps from 1981-1984, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant
- Mr. McLeod attained his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Baylor University in 1987
- He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1987
- He is admitted to practice before the U.S
- District Court, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S
- Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- As a testament to his standing in the legal community, Mr. McLeod has attained the highest possible peer review rating of "AV-Preeminent" from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards
- An active member of the legal community, Mr. McLeod is a member of the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
- McLennan County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- and the State Bar of Texas
- He is also a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
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John H. McLeod's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John H. McLeod handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
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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 Waco 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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