Atty. Sheila Allen
Ms. Sheila Allen is a lawyer practicing family law, property, probate and 7 other areas of law.
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Sheila Allen is an Asst. Dist. Atty. based in Austin, Texas. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1984) and Sam Houston State University (B.S., 1980). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Sheila Allen is a lawyer practicing family law, property, probate and 7 other areas of law
- Sheila received a B.S. degree from Sam Houston State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Sheila practices in Austin, TX
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Sheila Allen is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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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.
Sheila Allen 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.
Sheila Allen 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.
Sheila Allen 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 Austin 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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