Atty. John Wheat Gibson

Atty. John Wheat Gibson

Mr. John Wheat Gibson is a lawyer practicing human rights defense, immigration litigation.

Dallas Dallas 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (469) 676-0741 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Wheat Gibson at a glance

John Wheat Gibson is a immigration and civil rights attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1987), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuits and U.S. Suprem (1997). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1986) and University of Texas at Austin M.A. (—). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Wheat Gibson is a lawyer practicing human rights defense, immigration litigation
  • John received a M.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Wheat Gibson's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Civil Rights

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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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Wheat Gibson's law office located?
John Wheat Gibson's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wheat Gibson handle?
John Wheat Gibson focuses on immigration, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Wheat Gibson practiced law?
John Wheat Gibson has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Wheat Gibson go to law school?
John Wheat Gibson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (—).
How can I contact John Wheat Gibson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1986
University of Texas at Austin M.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuits and U.S. Suprem
Admitted: 1997

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