Atty. Richard Thomas Bell
Mr. Richard Thomas Bell is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce, custody and 13 other areas of law.
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Richard Thomas Bell is an Attorney based in Sugar Land, Texas, practicing at Richard T. Bell & Associates, P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1998), and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1997) and Southwestern University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Fort Bend County Bar Association (Secretary, 2001 President, 2003) Fort Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Sugar Land, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard Thomas Bell is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce, custody and 13 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Southwestern University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Richard practices at Richard T. Bell & Associates, P.C. in Sugar Land, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Thomas Bell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Richard Thomas Bell is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Richard Thomas Bell is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard Thomas Bell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard Thomas Bell is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Richard Thomas Bell 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 Sugar Land 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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