Atty. Kent A Schaffer
Kent A Schaffer practices at Bires & Schaffer Read Full Bio
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Kent A Schaffer is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Bires & Schaffer. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in US District Court, Southern District of Texas (1982), US District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1983), US District Court, Western District of Texas, US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1983), and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1981) and University of Texas (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Kent A Schaffer practices at Bires & Schaffer Read Full Bio
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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 Houston 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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