Atty. Tamara Burnsed Needles

Atty. Tamara Burnsed Needles

Ms. Tamara Burnsed Needles is a lawyer practicing criminal law, family law, criminal appeals and 2 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Tamara Burnsed Needles at a glance

Tamara Burnsed Needles is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McKelvy & Needles PC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2000), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (2001). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D. Communications, 1997) and Texas Tech University (B.A. Communications, 1992). Active member of Travis County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association College of the State Bar of Texas Austin Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Tamara Burnsed Needles is a lawyer practicing criminal law, family law, criminal appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Tamara received a B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Tamara practices at McKelvy & Needles PC in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Tamara Burnsed Needles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tamara Burnsed Needles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tamara Burnsed Needles

Where is Tamara Burnsed Needles's law office located?
Tamara Burnsed Needles's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is McKelvy & Needles PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tamara Burnsed Needles handle?
Tamara Burnsed Needles focuses on criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Tamara Burnsed Needles practiced law?
Tamara Burnsed Needles has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Tamara Burnsed Needles go to law school?
Tamara Burnsed Needles earned their education at (J.D. Communications, 1997); (B.A. Communications, 1992).
How can I contact Tamara Burnsed Needles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Communications
Texas Tech University
- 1997
B.A. Communications
Texas Tech University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2001

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