Atty. Robert Pelton
Recognitions: Has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell; Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers; Named by H-Texas Magazine as one of Houston's Best Criminal Defense Lawyer (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Named by H-Texas Magazine as one of Houston's "Top Lawyer for the People" (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Marquis Who's Who - American Law, 2010; Marquis Who's Who in America, 2010; Cambridge Who's Who, 2010; Member - College of State Bar: (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008); Personal Lawyer for Marvin Zindler (31 Years); Marvin's Angel. Editor, Docket Ca
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About Robert Pelton at a glance
Robert Pelton is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Robert Pelton. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic, and probation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1975). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1975) and McMurry University (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (Past President, 1984-1985) Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Texas Independent Association (Past Speaker) National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Criminal Law Institute. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Recognitions
- Has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Named by H-Texas Magazine as one of Houston's Best Criminal Defense Lawyer (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- Named by H-Texas Magazine as one of Houston's "Top Lawyer for the People" (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- Marquis Who's Who - American Law, 2010
- Marquis Who's Who in America, 2010
- Cambridge Who's Who, 2010
- Member - College of State Bar: (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- Personal Lawyer for Marvin Zindler (31 Years)
- Marvin's Angel
- Editor, Docket Call - Published by H.C.C.L.A
- Assistant Editor, Docket Call
- Featured Articles Editor, Voice for the Defense - Published by T.C.D.L.A
- Assistant Editor, Annotations, South Texas College of Law Magazine Articles Published on: Oybusgment Options
- Grand Jury Defense
- Occupational Drivers License
- Bond Hearings and Writs
- Ethics
- Motions for Continuance
- Sentencing Options
Lecturer
- Houston Bar Association
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association
- Stuart Kinard D.W.I
- Course 1996 - 1998
- Texas Independent Bar Association
- Criminal Law Institute
Indigent Defense Certification
Certified to handle all cases from first chair capital murder to misdemeanor cases
Intern
- Harris County District Attorneys Office, 185th District Court Assisted in the prosecution of numerous Felony cases, 1974
- Law Office of Jim Skelton, Houston, Texas, 1974
- Assisted in the defense of David Owen Brooks, a Defendant in the largest mass murder case in United States History
- Assisted as a special prosecutor in the murder case in Montgomery County and murder case in Polk County
- Dresser Industries, Houston, Texas, 1972-1974, 2nd Command of the risk management department
- Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, Houston, Texas, 1970-1972
- Honorary Deputy Sheriff in Fort Bend, Texas under former Texas Ranger and current Fort Bend County Sheriff Milton Wright
- The Pelton Law Office, Offices in Houston and Abilene, Texas
- City Attorney, Impact, Texas, 2007—
- President - Community Service Option Program, 1984-1985
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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 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 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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