Atty. John William Carlough

Atty. John William Carlough

Mr. John William Carlough is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense.

Duncanville Duncanville 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (214) 531-6152 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John William Carlough at a glance

John William Carlough is a Member based in Duncanville, Texas, practicing at Law Office of John Carlough. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995). Educated at Texas Wesleyan University (J.D., 1994) and State University of New York at Oswego (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Duncanville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John William Carlough is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Oswego in 1979, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at Law Office of John Carlough in Duncanville, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John William Carlough's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 Duncanville 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 William Carlough's law office located?
John William Carlough's law practice is located in Duncanville, Texas. The firm is Law Office of John Carlough. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Carlough handle?
John William Carlough focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John William Carlough practiced law?
John William Carlough has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John William Carlough go to law school?
John William Carlough earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Texas Wesleyan University
- 1994
B.A.
State University of New York at Oswego
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995

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