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Michael J. Hengst is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Michael J. Hengst. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1992). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1992) and University of Houston (B.B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael J. Hengst is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, employment & labor, family and 11 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Michael practices at Law Office of Michael J. Hengst in Houston, 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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Michael J. Hengst is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Michael J. Hengst is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael J. Hengst is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
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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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