Atty. Melissa Noel Smart
Melissa Noel Smart is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, child support and 1 other area of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 14 years.
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Melissa Noel Smart is a Founding Partner / Attorney based in Katy, Texas, practicing at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in California (2012) and Texas (2018). Educated at Golden Gate University, School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Washington State University (B.A. Philosophy, 2003). Serands clients in Katy, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Noel Smart is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, child support and 1 other area of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 14 years
- Melissa practices at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC in Katy, TX
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Katy 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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