Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Waco, TX · 33+ Years Experience
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About Philip D. Frederick at a Glance
Philip D. Frederick is a Member based in Waco, Texas, practicing at Swanton & Frederick. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1993). Educated at Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Baylor University School of Business (B.B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of McLennan County Bar Association State Bar of Texas McLennan County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Philip D. Frederick
- Mr. Philip D. Frederick is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
- Philip received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University School of Business in 1992, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Philip practices at Swanton & Frederick in Waco, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip D. Frederick handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Waco.
Criminal Defense in Waco
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Waco
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 Waco 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.
Waco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Waco-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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Why Clients in Waco Choose Philip D. Frederick
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 Philip D. Frederick's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Philip D. Frederick brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Philip D. Frederick's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Waco
A Waco-based practice means Philip D. Frederick 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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