Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 56+ Years Experience
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About Stephen M. Orr at a Glance
Stephen M. Orr is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Orr & Olavson. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1970), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1972). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1970) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen M. Orr
- Mr. Stephen M. Orr is a lawyer practicing federal criminal law, state criminal law, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Stephen practices at Orr & Olavson in Austin, TX
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Stephen M. Orr's Areas of Legal Practice
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DUI / DWI Defense in Austin
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Criminal Defense in Austin
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Federal Crimes in Austin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose Stephen M. Orr
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 Stephen M. Orr's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and federal crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen M. Orr brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court, Stephen M. Orr can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and federal crimes, Stephen M. Orr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Stephen M. Orr 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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