Atty. Michael Ray King
Mr. Michael Ray King is a lawyer practicing criminal law, oil and gas law, oil & gas and 1 other area of law.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 26+ Years Experience
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About Michael Ray King at a Glance
Michael Ray King is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (2000). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 2000) and Baylor University (B.S.E. Mechanical, 1994). Active member of Association of International Petroleum Negotiators Houston Young Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Ray King
- Mr. Michael Ray King is a lawyer practicing criminal law, oil and gas law, oil & gas and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.S.E. degree from Baylor University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Michael Ray King's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ray King handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Criminal Defense in Houston
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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Environmental Law in Houston
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Energy & Utilities Law in Houston
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Michael Ray King
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 Ray King's practice in the field of criminal defense, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Ray King brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, environmental, and energy, Michael Ray King can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Michael Ray King 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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