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Joseph W. Kline is a criminal defense, family law, litigation, civil rights, and elder law attorney based in Lubbock, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1988) and University of Cincinnati (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Lubbock, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph W. Kline is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil practice, family law and 4 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1974, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Joseph practices in Lubbock, TX
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Joseph W. Kline's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph W. Kline handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph W. Kline is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Joseph W. Kline is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Texas →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Joseph W. Kline is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Texas →
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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 Lubbock 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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