Atty. William A. Douthit

Atty. William A. Douthit

William A. Douthit is a lawyer practicing school & college law, criminal law.

St. Louis St. Louis 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About William A. Douthit at a glance

William A. Douthit is a criminal defense and education attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1988) and Missouri (1992). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1987) and Morehouse College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Douthit is a lawyer practicing school & college law, criminal law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Douthit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Douthit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William A. Douthit is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is William A. Douthit's law office located?
William A. Douthit's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Douthit handle?
William A. Douthit focuses on criminal defense, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William A. Douthit practiced law?
William A. Douthit has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William A. Douthit go to law school?
William A. Douthit earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1980).
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Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1987
B.A.
Morehouse College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1988
Missouri
Admitted: 1992

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