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Atty. Marilyn Houghtalin

Atty. Marilyn Houghtalin

Ms. Marilyn Houghtalin is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, appellate: criminal.

Dallas Dallas 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (214) 979-7416 Book Appointment

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About Marilyn Houghtalin at a glance

Marilyn Houghtalin is a Fifth Dist. Court of Appeals based in Dallas, Texas. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1993). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Marilyn Houghtalin is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, appellate: criminal
  • Marilyn has been licensed for 33 years
  • Marilyn practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Marilyn Houghtalin's Areas of Practice

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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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Where is Marilyn Houghtalin's law office located?
Marilyn Houghtalin's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Marilyn Houghtalin focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Marilyn Houghtalin practiced law?
Marilyn Houghtalin has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Marilyn Houghtalin earned their education at (J.D., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993

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