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Melissa J. Annis is a criminal defense attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1984) and Texas (1984). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1984). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Melissa J. Annis is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense
- Melissa has been licensed for 42 years
- Melissa practices in Houston, 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 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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