Atty. Michael Gerard Pena
Mr. Michael Gerard Pena is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense.
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Michael Gerard Pena is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Michael Pena & Associates. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern Di (1994). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1994) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1991). Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association National College for DUI Defense. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Gerard Pena is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Michael practices at Law Offices of Michael Pena & Associates in Houston, TX
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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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