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Thomas C. Cotton is a Member based in Wichita Falls, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Thomas C. Cotton. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1982). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1981) and Southwest Texas State University (B.A., 1978). Active member of Wichita County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Wichita Falls, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas C. Cotton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Thomas practices at Law Office of Thomas C. Cotton in Wichita Falls, TX
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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.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Thomas C. Cotton is one of 214,271 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.
Thomas C. Cotton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Thomas C. Cotton is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile 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 Wichita Falls 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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