Atty. Zakiya Carter

Atty. Zakiya Carter

Zakiya Carter is a lawyer practicing criminal. Zakiya has been licensed for 7 years.

Houston Houston 7 yrs experience 7 year
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About Zakiya Carter at a glance

Zakiya Carter is a criminal defense attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Texas (2019). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Zakiya Carter is a lawyer practicing criminal
  • Zakiya has been licensed for 7 years
  • Zakiya practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Zakiya Carter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Zakiya Carter 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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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 Houston 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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Where is Zakiya Carter's law office located?
Zakiya Carter's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Zakiya Carter handle?
Zakiya Carter focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Zakiya Carter practiced law?
Zakiya Carter has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
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Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2019

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