Atty. Steven Walden
Prior to entering private practice, I was a commissioned officer in the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps, where I prosecuted military crimes and served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. I have experience in representing service members and families, for divorce, custody, adoptions, misdemeanors, and felonies.
Adoptions & More Attorney · Serving Killeen, TX · 29+ Years Experience
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About Steven Walden at a Glance
Steven Walden is a Partner based in Killeen, Texas, practicing at The Carlson Law Firm. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, drug crimes, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Georgia Georgia U.S. District Court Western District of Texas (1997), Texas (1999), and Florida (2021). Educated at Emory University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Central Florida B.A. Summa Cum Laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bell-Mills-Lampasas Bar Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of Georgia Texas Young Lawyer's Association Bell County Young Lawyers Georgia Young Lawyer's Association Fort Hood Bar Association. Serves clients in Killeen, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Walden
- Prior to entering private practice, I was a commissioned officer in the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps, where I prosecuted military crimes and served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney
- I have experience in representing service members and families, for divorce, custody, adoptions, misdemeanors, and felonies
- Special Assistant, United States Attorney, 2000-2001
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Steven Walden's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Walden handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Killeen.
DUI / DWI Defense in Killeen
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Divorce in Killeen
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Car Accidents in Killeen
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Drug Crimes in Killeen
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Child Custody & Visitation in Killeen
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Killeen
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 Killeen 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.
Killeen Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Killeen-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Killeen Choose Steven Walden
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 Steven Walden's practice in the field of dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, drug crimes, and child custody.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Walden brings 29+ 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 Georgia Georgia U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, Texas, and Florida, Steven Walden can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, divorce, and car accidents, Steven Walden can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Killeen
A Killeen-based practice means Steven Walden 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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