Atty. William Anthony Porter

Atty. William Anthony Porter

Mr. William Anthony Porter is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, appellate: criminal, criminal prosecution and 3 other areas of law.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (945) 277-1721 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Anthony Porter at a glance

William Anthony Porter is a Dist. Atty.'s Off. based in Fort Worth, Texas. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, juvenile, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court Texas Eastern District Court (1998). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1998) and Austin College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Anthony Porter is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, appellate: criminal, criminal prosecution and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Austin College in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • William practices in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Anthony Porter's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Juvenile Law

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Appellate Practice

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

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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 Fort Worth 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 William Anthony Porter

Where is William Anthony Porter's law office located?
William Anthony Porter's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Anthony Porter handle?
William Anthony Porter focuses on criminal defense, family law, juvenile, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Anthony Porter practiced law?
William Anthony Porter has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William Anthony Porter go to law school?
William Anthony Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact William Anthony Porter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1998
B.A.
Austin College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 1998

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