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Joseph L. Shearin is an Assoc. J. based in Dallas, Texas. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1991). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1990) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Joseph L. Shearin is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation: personal injury, criminal defense
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Joseph practices in Dallas, TX
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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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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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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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