Atty. Michael Chitty
Michael Chitty is a lawyer. Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Attorney · Serving Kaufman, TX · 53+ Years Experience
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About Michael Chitty at a Glance
Michael Chitty is a District Judge, 42nd Judicial District of Texas based in Kaufman, Texas. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1973), and Texas (1979). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1973) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1970). Serves clients in Kaufman, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Chitty
- Michael Chitty is a lawyer
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Michael practices in Kaufman, TX
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kaufman
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 Kaufman 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 venue, 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.
Kaufman Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kaufman-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kaufman Choose Michael Chitty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Chitty's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Chitty brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, and Texas, Michael Chitty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Kaufman
A Kaufman-based practice means Michael Chitty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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