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Atty. Melanie Waggoner Pickering

Atty. Melanie Waggoner Pickering

Ms. Melanie Waggoner Pickering is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, government/administrative, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law.

Kingwood Kingwood 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Melanie Waggoner Pickering at a glance

Melanie Waggoner Pickering is a criminal defense, government, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Kingwood, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1990). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Stephen F. Austin State University (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Kingwood, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Melanie Waggoner Pickering is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, government/administrative, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law
  • Melanie received a B.S. degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Melanie practices in Kingwood, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Melanie Waggoner Pickering's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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Government & Administrative Law

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Melanie Waggoner Pickering is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

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 Kingwood 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melanie Waggoner Pickering

Where is Melanie Waggoner Pickering's law office located?
Melanie Waggoner Pickering's law practice is located in Kingwood, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melanie Waggoner Pickering handle?
Melanie Waggoner Pickering focuses on criminal defense, government, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Melanie Waggoner Pickering practiced law?
Melanie Waggoner Pickering has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Melanie Waggoner Pickering go to law school?
Melanie Waggoner Pickering earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Melanie Waggoner Pickering for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1989
B.S.
Stephen F. Austin State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1990

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