Atty. Michael Kent Burns

Atty. Michael Kent Burns

Mr. Michael Kent Burns is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense, employment & labor and 1 other area of law.

Mineral Wells Mineral Wells 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (682) 258-0320 Book Appointment

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About Michael Kent Burns at a glance

Michael Kent Burns is a criminal defense, employment, and civil rights attorney based in Mineral Wells, Texas. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptc (1994). Educated at Texas Wesleyan University Class of 1993 (—). Serands clients in Mineral Wells, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Michael Kent Burns is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense, employment & labor and 1 other area of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices in Mineral Wells, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Kent Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Kent Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Kent Burns is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Mineral Wells 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael Kent Burns's law office located?
Michael Kent Burns's law practice is located in Mineral Wells, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Kent Burns handle?
Michael Kent Burns focuses on criminal defense, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Kent Burns practiced law?
Michael Kent Burns has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael Kent Burns go to law school?
Michael Kent Burns earned their education at (—).
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Education

Texas Wesleyan University Class of 1993
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptc
Admitted: 1994

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