Atty. John M. Bales

Atty. John M. Bales

Mr. John M.

Nacogdoches Nacogdoches 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About John M. Bales at a glance

John M. Bales is a criminal defense, child support, juvenile, and adr attorney based in Nacogdoches, Texas. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1982). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1980) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Nacogdoches, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John M. Bales is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, criminal, child support and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices in Nacogdoches, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Bales's Areas of Practice

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

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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Child Support

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Juvenile Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John M. Bales is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Nacogdoches 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 John M. Bales

Where is John M. Bales's law office located?
John M. Bales's law practice is located in Nacogdoches, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Bales handle?
John M. Bales focuses on criminal defense, child support, juvenile, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John M. Bales practiced law?
John M. Bales has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John M. Bales go to law school?
John M. Bales earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact John M. Bales for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1980
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1982

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