Atty. Thomas William Kelley
Tom joined the Gertz Law Firm in 2017. A former felony prosecutor in both Orange and Jefferson Counties, he has extensive experience in criminal trial and appellate cases.
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Thomas William Kelley is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and appellate attorney based in Beaumont, Texas, practicing at The Gertz Law Firm. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Texas (2011). Educated at South Texas College of Law (Doctor, 2011). Serands clients in Beaumont, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tom joined the Gertz Law Firm in 2017
- A former felony prosecutor in both Orange and Jefferson Counties, he has extensive experience in criminal trial and appellate cases
- Tom has successfully handled a range of criminal offenses, from driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drug possession to aggravated assault and murder
- He has also served as an instructor at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy
- Tom is licensed in all courts in the State of Texas and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- He serves on the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association and is a past President and Vice President of the Orange County Bar Association
- Prior to graduating from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Tom earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin
- He is proud to call Southeast Texas home
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Beaumont 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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