Atty. John W. Mara
John W. Mara is a lawyer practicing family law, adoption law, child custody and 11 other areas of law.
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John W. Mara is a dui/dwi, divorce, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense attorney based in Katy, Texas. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1979) and Texas (1983). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1978) and Michigan State University (B.S., 1968). Serands clients in Katy, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John W. Mara is a lawyer practicing family law, adoption law, child custody and 11 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in Katy, TX
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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 Katy 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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