Atty. Lawrence Orta
Mr. Lawrence Orta is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, immigration.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving San Antonio, TX · 16+ Years Experience
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About Lawrence Orta at a Glance
Lawrence Orta is an Associate based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Carabin Shaw. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (2010) and Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court, Western District of Ark (2011). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bowen School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Pomona College (B.A. Neuroscience, 1995). Active member of Texarkana and Arkansas Bar Associations Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute Texarkana Young Lawyers Association Hispanic National Bar Association. Serves clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lawrence Orta
- Mr. Lawrence Orta is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, immigration
- Lawrence received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1995, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Lawrence practices at Carabin Shaw in San Antonio, TX
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Lawrence Orta's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence Orta handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Antonio.
Personal Injury in San Antonio
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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Criminal Defense in San Antonio
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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Immigration Law in San Antonio
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Antonio
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 San Antonio 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 venue, 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.
San Antonio Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Antonio-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Antonio Choose Lawrence Orta
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lawrence Orta's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lawrence Orta brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arkansas and Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court, Western District of Ark, Lawrence Orta can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration, Lawrence Orta can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Antonio
A San Antonio-based practice means Lawrence Orta attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Lawrence Orta Handles in San Antonio
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lawrence Orta has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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