Atty. John Hampton Read II

Atty. John Hampton Read II

Mr. John Hampton Read II is a lawyer practicing criminal law - federal (white collar crime), litigation: personal injury, criminal and 1 other area of law.

Dallas Dallas 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (214) 979-7416 Book Appointment

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About John Hampton Read II at a glance

John Hampton Read II is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at John H. Read II, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Eastern District Court (1979) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1980). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Texas at Arlington (B.S., 1974). Active member of State Bar of Texas Dallas County Criminal Bar Association (Director, 1990—) Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Hampton Read II is a lawyer practicing criminal law - federal (white collar crime), litigation: personal injury, criminal and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at John H. Read II, P.C. in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Hampton Read II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Hampton Read II handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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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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White Collar Crimes

John Hampton Read II is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Texas →

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 Dallas 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 John Hampton Read II's law office located?
John Hampton Read II's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is John H. Read II, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Hampton Read II handle?
John Hampton Read II focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Hampton Read II practiced law?
John Hampton Read II has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Hampton Read II go to law school?
John Hampton Read II earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact John Hampton Read II for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1979
B.S.
University of Texas at Arlington
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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