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About Rick D. Shelton at a glance
Rick D. Shelton is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Hughes Springs, Texas. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985). Educated at University of Texas School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and University of Texas (—). Serands clients in Hughes Springs, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Rick D. Shelton is a lawyer practicing creditor-debtor, criminal, family and 6 other areas of law
- Rick received a degree from University of Texas, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Rick practices in Hughes Springs, TX
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 Hughes Springs 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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