Atty. Matthew Dekoatz
Matthew Dekoatz is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at El Paso in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Matthew Dekoatz is a Member based in El Paso, Texas, practicing at Mateo Dekoatz, Attorney at Law. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court (1984), Washington -Washington State Courts State - Trial Court US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appe (2015), and Washington (2015). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas at El Paso (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Dekoatz is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at El Paso in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Matthew practices at Mateo Dekoatz, Attorney at Law in El Paso, TX
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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 El Paso 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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