LOCAL RULESLOCAL RULES ROBERT J. VVITTE, Dallas Winstead Sechest & Minick I State Bar of Texas FEDERAL COURT PRACTICE 2004 May 14,2004 - San’ Antonio May 2 1 2004 - Houston May 28,2004

LOCAL RULES

ROBERT J. VVITTE, Dallas Winstead Sechest & Minick I

State Bar of Texas FEDERAL COURT PRACTICE 2004

May 14,2004 - San’ Antonio May 2 1 2004 - Houston May 28,2004 -Dallas

June 4,2004 - Tyler

CHAPTER 8

Robert J. Witte Shareholder

Litigation/ Dispute Resolution

Dallas 214.745.5861 Direct 214.745.5390 Fax [email protected]

Robert Witte joined Winstead’s Litigation Section in 1993. His practice involves business litigation in state and federal courts, including the areas of general contract, creditors’ rights, business tort, negligence, ERISA, copyright and trademark infringement, homeowners’ rights, healthcare and telecommunications. Robert develops personal relationships with his clients that enable him to identify their legal and business objectives and to advance their positions in a creative, efficient and persuasive manner. He is recognized for his personal commitment to client needs and his ability to deliver results. In addition to his legal practice, Robert has taken leadership roles in bar and community activities, as well as in Winstead’s recruiting efforts. Robert serves on numerous civic and professional boards and facilitates leadership development programs throughout the community and the bar. Robert is “AV’* rated by Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing his adherence to the highest standards of professional competence and ethical conduct.

Representative aient Services Complex litigation matters with representation on both sides of the docket Extensive representation of frnancial institutions with respect to security interests, foreclosure, workout, lien priority, and other matters related to creditors’ rights Non-subscriber litigation for major corporate entities Appellate work in various state and federal jurisdictions, including the United States Supreme Court Mediation and alternative dispute resolution: Assist clients in efficiently resolving disputes, often avoiding the expense and risk associated with trial and appeal Copyright and trademark infigement: Representation of clients seeking to enforce, and defend against infringement of, proprietary copyright and trademarks

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Educa tim Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law J.D., cum laude, 1993 Hatton W. Sumners Scholar; The International Lawyer, Managing’ Editor; Order of the Barristers; Phi Delta Phi Honor Society; International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Superior Proficiency in Advocacy

University of Oklahoma B.A., with highest honors, Political Science and Communication, 1990 Alexander Letzeiser Gold Medalist (Outstanding Male Graduate); Pe-et Honor Society (top ten seniors); Phi Beta Kappa; Mortar Board; Omicron Delta Kappa; Cortez Ewing Fellow; Carl Albert Fellow; Sigma Nu Fraternity (President); Campus Activities Council (Vice-Chairman)

Professional Memberships 81 AffiLiations Admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; Fifth and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. District Courts for Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas and Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma; Member, State Bar of Texas; American Bar Association (Member: Section of Litigation, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Section of Business Law, Young Lawyer Division); 2002 & 2003 Texas Delegate to ABA Young Lawyer Division National Assembly; One of ten attorneys nationwide selected as an ABA TIPS NOW Fellow (2003-2005 fellows class); Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal Editorial Board; Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors (200 1 -present); Founding Co-Chairman, Leadership TYLA; Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Board of Directors; DAYL Leadership Development Chairman; Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation; Founding Fellow, DAYL Foundation; Member, Texas State Bar College

Community & Civic Involvement Leadership Dallas (Class of 1997, Active Alumnus); Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas (Chairman of the Board, 2003-2005; Board of Directors, 1996-2001; 2002-present); Capital Campaign Cabinet Co-Chairman; Founding Co-Chairman: Wish Night); Chancel Choir and Men's Chorus, St. Andrew United Methodist Church; Big XI1 Conference 2003 & 2004 Basketball Tournament Host Committee; University of Oklahoma College of Arts & Sciences Board of Visitors; OU Sooner Club, Dallas Fund Drive Chairman; OU Club of Dallas (Board of Directors); OU Young Associates Planning Council; Sigma Nu Corporation of Oklahoma Board of Directors; American Heart Association (Board of Directors, 1997-2001); Dallas Heart Ball (1995 Ball Co- Chairman); Big D Beat, Inc. (Board of Directors, 1999-2000 Chairman of the Board)

Awards 8z Recognition Named "2003 Dallas Outstanding Young Lawyer" by Dallas Association of Young Lawyers; Texas Monthly: "Texas Super Lawyer" (2003); D Magazine: "Best Lawyers under 40" (2002); Dallas Business Journal: "Top 40 (Business Leaders) Under 40" (2002); Texas Young Lawyers Association President's Award of Merit (2002); 2001 Dallas Heart Ball Debra Sue Payne Award; 2000 National Philanthropy Day Award for Philanthropic Contributions to Dallas Community, National Society of Fund Raising Executives; J. B. Hollis Award for Outstanding Volunteer Leadership, University of Oklahoma Athletic Department (1 997)

Pramtatison Topics

Ethics and Professionalism

Co-Course Director (2002-2004): Texas Bar CLE, Choosing & Courting a Jury Seminar Co-Course Director (2004): Texas Bar CLE, Federal Practice Seminar Co-Course Director (2004): Texas Bar CLE, New Lawyer Seminar

Collecting on debts and judgments Pre-trial discovery under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Community service and leadership development

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TABLE OF CK"S I'

.. LOCAL RULES IN ALL FEDERAL DISTRICTS IN TEXAS AND ADMISSION INFORMATION ..................................................... 1 A Federal Court Websites ......... ' .................................................... 2 B . Answers to Frequently Asked Questions 3 .................................................

I1 . NORTHERNDISTRICTOFTEXAS . . .: ................................................. 5 A Dallas Division .................................................................... 13 B . Fort Worth Division ............................................................... 17 C . Lubbock Division ................................................................. 21 D.AmarilloDivision ................................................................. 25 E . AbileneDivision .................................................................. 29 F . San Angel0 Division ............................................................... 33 G . Wichita Falls Division .............................................................. 37

111 . SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ..................................................... 41

IV . EASTERNDISTRICTOFTEXAS ...................................................... 47

...................................................... V . WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS 53

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LOCAL RULES IN ALL FEDEIRAL DISTRICTS IN TEXAS AND ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Enclosed In This Section Are Three Things That You May Find Helpful:

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A list of the Federal Court websites for each of the four federal judicial districts in Texas with a brief listing of each website’s content (including links to the districts’ Local Rules).

For those lawyers seeking admittance to practice in one or all of the four federal judicial districts in Texas, an answer sheet to many frequently asked questions has been provided.

Additionally, all of the necessary foms and materials for gaining admittance to practice in the four judicial districts have also been provided in the following order - Northern District; Southern District; Eastern District and Western District.

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Federal COUP"& Websites Northern District - www.txnd.uscourts.gov

Links to Local Rules, including the proposed amendments to the Local Rules,

0 Provides access to numerous forms and publications, including the Attorney Handbook, Alternate Dispute Resolution Handbook and Civil Justice Expense and Delay Reduction Plan. Frequently requested forms available for download include an abstract of judgment, certification regarding request for emergency hearing, civil and criminal subpoenas, and consent to proceed before a magistrate judge.

Provides specific filing procedures and frequently asked questions, including common court filings such as bankruptcy, general civil filing i~Somation, a glossary of terms used in federal court, and a guide to filing notices of appeal in civil or criminal cases.

Southern District - www.txsd.uscourts.gov

Links to Local Rules, including access to the procedural manuals for individual judges outlining specific procedures for each judge.

ECourt System - This is a web based service that provides personalized idormation for the attorneys who are admitted to practice in the Southern District of Texas. Information includes registration procedures and frequently asked questions about the ECourt System. .

Information and registration to participate in electronic filing in bankruptcy proceedings.

Eastern District - www.txed.uscourts.gov

0 L,inks to Local Rules, as well as general idormation including court locations, hours of operation and phone numbers.

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Provides access to frequently requested cases arising out of the Eastern District of Texas

Download frequently requested documents such as civil cover sheets, civil and criminal subpoenas, summons in civil cases, general complaint, and waiver of service of summons in civil cases.

0 Download publications such as Guidelines for Pro Se Plaintiffs and the Juror Handbook that provides usefbl information regarding jury service in the federal courts.

Western District - www.txwd.uscourts.gov

0 Links to Local Rules, court locations and fiequently asked questions.

As of April 15, 2002, the Austin Division now has electronic filing for civil cases, the website provides registration information and frequently asked questiom regarding electronic filing.

0 Provides access to selected opinions via Courtweb, a fiee opinion retrieval service developed by Richard Seidel fiom the Administration Ofice of U.S. Courts. Courtweb provides information on selected recent opinions and rulings fiom Western District judges electing to participate. Case information typically includes the caption, case number, date, the judge's name, a brief summary of the ruling and the www link or location for the 111 text of the document if it is available.

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ANSWERST0 F'REQ-YASKED QUESTIONS

Those in attendance who wish to apply for admission to practice before one or more of the Texas federal districts must do the following:

1. Complete, execute, and file an original Application, Motion, and Oath with the admissions clerk for each United States District Court of the State of Texas to which admission is desired.

2. Each application must be filed by December 1,2004.

3. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee for to which admission is desired. These fees are as follows:

Northern District -- $75.00 Southern District -- $50.00 Eastern District -- $80.00 . Western District - $70.00

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4. Each application must be accompanied by the original or a copy of the certificate of attendance received at the end of the seminar. You must attend the entire seminar to receive the certificate - certificates WILL NOT be available after today!

5. It is suggested that you also include a copy of the Special Order Concerning Admission of Attorneys with the admission packet submitted to each District.

See the following pages for Admissions Instructions, Forms and Applications.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Northern District of Texas

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Admission to Practice in the Northern District of Texas An attorney seeking admission to practice in the Northern District of Texas should refer to LR 83.7 and LCrR 57.7. General procedures for admission are outlined below. If you practice within the Northern District of Texas, please follow the instructions for Procedure for Takina Oath in the Northern District. I f you are a nonresident attorney, please follow the instructions for Procedure for Takina Oath in Another District. Pro Hac Vice instructionq are also provided below.

Procedure for Taking Oath In the Northern District An attorney must obtain an ADDlication for Admission to the Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas from the District Clerk's O f f i e if he or she will be taking the oath of admission in the Northern District. The attorney must complete the Application and have it notarized, or obtain certification from the District Clerk's Office for a fee of $9.00. Be sure to list the attorney's name as it will appear on all documents he or she will be filing with the Court in item two on the form. Do not retype the form. The Application must be approved by a district judge; the attorney then must be sworn in to the bar by a district judge, magistrate judge, or bankruptcy judge in the Northern District. The attorney should make an appointment to be sworn in through one of the judge's chambers.

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I f the attorney is going to take the oath before a magistrate judge or bankruptcy judge, the attorney must flmt get the Application for Admission approved and signed by a district judge. Another attorney who is currently admitted t o practice in the Northern District must accompany the attorney who is to be sworn in and must be willing to speak on his/her behalf.

After being sworn in, the attorney must hand-deliver the Application for Admission and a $75.00 fee to the United States District Clerk's Office. Make the check payable to "Clerk, U.S. District Court." (If the attorney was sworn in by a judge in the Abilene, San Angelo, or Wichita Falls division, the attorney may mail the form and fee to the Clerk's Office in the appropriate division.) The Clerk's Office will mail a Certificate of Admission to the attorney within one week.

Procedure for Taking Oath in Another District A nonresident attorney may, with the permission of a district judge in the Northern District of Texas, have the oath of admission administered by a district judge or magistrate judge in another district. TQ accomplish this, the attorney must obtain the Annlication for Admission to the Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Oath to be Taken in Another District) from the Clerk's Office. The attorney must complete the Application, have it notarized, and return it 10 the District Clerk's Office in the appropriate division in the Northern District of Texas. Be sure to list the attorney's name as it will appear on all documents he or she will be filing with the Court. Do not retype the form. Do not send in the $75.00 admission fee.

After a district judge in the Northern District of Texas reviews the completed application and signs an order allowing the attorney t o be sworn in, the District Clerk's Office will mail out a letter of instructions, an oath to be taken before a district judge or magistrate judge in another district, and a certified copy of the order allowing the attorney to be sworn in.

The applying attorney is responsible for making arrangements to be sworn in by a judge in another district. The attorney has 90 days from the date of the order to return the executed oath to the District Clerk's Office, together with a check for $75.00 payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court. Should the executed oath and admission fee fail to be returned within 90 days, the application is void and it will be necessary to start the whole process over. On receipt of a timely submitted oath and fee, the District Clerk's Office will add the attorney's name to the attorney roll and mail a Certificate of Admission and a packet of information to the attorney.

Taking Oath of Admission for Another District Court An attorney seeking admission to practice in another district must follow the admission procedures of that district. I f the attorney wants a judge in the Northern District to administer the oath of admission for the other district, the attorney may make an appointment through the judge's chambers to be sworn in.

Pn, Hac W i Appearances An attorney not admitted t o practice in the Northern District may represent a party in proceedings in the Northern District only by permission of the presiding judge (see

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LR 83.9 and LCrR 57.9). This is known as admission pro hac vice. An exception has been granted for an attorney appearing on behalf of the United States or the Attorney General for the State of Texas (see LR 83.11 and LCrR 57.11).

To seek permission of the presiding judge, the attorney must follow these steps: (a) complete the court approved pmhac v i a form and (b) submit the form to the Clerk's Office in the division where the case is pending along with a $25.00 check payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court. (In the Dallas division, the Clerk's Office also accepts Visa and Mastercard.).

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The presiding judge will decide whether to grant permission to proceed pro hac vice. If permission is granted, it will be for one case only. An attorney must apply, pay the fee, and obtain permission from the presiding judge for each case in which the attorney wants to represent a party pro hac viceo An attorney appearing pro hsc vice becomes subject to the rules of the Northern District of Texas.

Requirement of Local Counsel LR 83.10 and LCrR 57.10 require an attorney not residing or maintaining an office in the Northern District of Texas to designate local counsel (unless exempt by LR 83.11 or LCrR 57.11). A member of the bar of the Northern District of Texas who resides or maintains an office in the division where the suit is pending (or within 50 miles thereof) may serve as local counsel. Local counsel must be authorized to present and argue the client's position at any hearing called by the Court and to perform any duty required by the local rules of the Northern District of Texas.

Certificate of Good Standing The Certificate of Good Standing verifies that an attorney is a member in good standing with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. To obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, an attorney must submit a written request to the District Clerk's Office that states the attorney's full name, state bar number, and the date the attorney was admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas, along ' with a check for $15.00 made payable to Clerk, United States District Court. The Clerk's Office will mail the Certificate of Good Standing within one week.

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JUDGE: DIV

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

APPLICATION FOR ADMSSHON TO THE BAR OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FQR "HE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

(OATH TO BE TAKEN IN THIS DISTMCQ

Instructions: Type or print your answers. Answer all questions filly. If the question does not apply to you, answer "DNA." An incomplete response will delay processing of your application. Where the space provided is insufficient, answer on additional sheets, with reference to the question. After the oath has been given, bring the application and fee to the Clerk's Office for processing. Do not send this application to the Clerk's Office. You must appear in person. Do not retype form.

UMr. OMS. OMrs.

Full Name: (last) (first) (middle) (generation)

Name used in documents filed with the court: (1st) (first) (middle) (generation)

State Bar I.D. Number: (Specifj. state if other than Texas)

4. Date of Birth*:

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6.

Social Security Number*:

FirmBusiness Name:

FirmBusiness Address:

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Firm/Business Telephone: ( ) FAX:( )

Residence Address*:

9. Residence Telephone*: ( )

10. List all states (including District of Columbia) in which you have been admitted to practice law by the highest court of that state. Indicate the year admitted, whether you are currently a member in good standing certified to practice law in that state, and any certified areas of specialization.

State Year Admitted Current Standing SDecialization -

* Optional. Social security numbers are used to assist the Court in maintaining the integrity of its records.

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1 1. List all federal courts in which you have been admitted to the practice of law. Indicate the year admitted and whether you are currently a member in good standing of the bar and certified to practice law before that court.

court Year Admitted Current Standing SDecialization

12. Provide the name and address of the law school from which you graduated, the date of graduation, and$e degree(s) received. If you did not graduate from a law school, please describe your law study in detail.

13. Indicate any grievances or involuntary removals filed against you while a member of the bar of any state or federal court. Describe the circumstances in detail.

14. Describe in detail any charges, arrests, or convictions for criminal offense(s) filed against you. Omit minor traffic offenses.

15. If you have been licensed to practice law for at least four (4) years, please answer the following question. Would you be interested in being appointed to a federal criminal case? Yes No

16. Would you be interested in providing pro bono legal services in a civil rights case? Yes No

I hereby certifl that all of the above information is true and correct. I recognize that by admission to this Court I am subjecting myself to the discipline of this Court.

Date

Sworn and subscribed to before me:

Seal:

Admitted on motion of:

Application Approved: Date

Oath Administered: Date

Applicant’s Signature

Date

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Notary OfficiaVDeputy Clerk

Sponsor’s Name (please print)

United States District Judge

Judge

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

DALLAS DIVISION

The objective of the Criminal Justice Act (“CJA”) Voluntary Panel Program is to increase the quality of representation for those defendants financially unable to obtain counsel in federal criminal cases. The Panel consists of approximately 200 attorneys who meet the qualifications for membership on the Panel and who represent a cross-section of the attorney population in the Dallas Division.

An applicant to the CJA Panel Program should:

be a member in good standing in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the State Bar of Texas;

have at least four years of experience as a licensed attorney; and

have sufficient civil or criminal trial experience, or other comparable litigation experience, to furnish quality representation.

In addition to these qualifications, applicants must (i) be willing to serve for at least three years, (ii) accept a minimum of one appointment per year for the full range of federal criminal offenses, and (iii) participate in annual federal criminal law training. With few exceptions, the appointments include representation on appeal. Panel members may be required to appear in court on short notice for certain preliminary felony matters (i.e. initial appearances, bail and detention hearings).

The current rate of pay for court-appointed attorneys is $90.00 per hour for out-of-court time, and $90.00 per hour for time in-court. In certain complex cases, a CJA Panel member may be eligible for interim payments of attorney’s fees.

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Judges in the Dallas Division will approve attorneys for inclusion on the CJA Panel. Selected attorneys will be notified by mail.

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UNITED STATES D I S m C T COURT FOR T I E NQRTHERN DHSl" OF TEXAS

DALLAS DIVISION

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT VOLUNTARY PANEL QUESTIONNAIRE AND APPLICATIQN

Please return original and three copies to: Attn: CJA Panel Attorney Program United States District Court '1 100 Commerce Street, Rm. 1452 Dallas, Texas 75242

A. General Information

1. Name: (Last) (First) (Middle)

2. Office Address: (Finn Name)

. (Street) (City) (State) (ZW

3. Telephone Numbers: (Oflice)

(Mobile)

(Home)

(pager)

(Internet E-mail)

4. What is the best way to contact you in an emergency?

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Bar Number:

Date Admitted to Texas Bar:

Date Admitted to NDTX:

What other Federal Districts have you been admitted to:'

9. Law School fiom which you received your JD:

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10. Professional Affiliations:

0 DBA Q JLT QMABA

0 Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers

0 AABA QOther:

0 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers NACDL

B. Trial & Legal Experience

1 1. Indicate your Criminal Trial experience by providing approximate totals in the following categories:

Federal Court State Court

Jury Trials

Bench Trials Pleas & Sentences

Appeals

Other Court Hearings

12. Indicate your Civil Trial experience by providing approximate totals in the following categories:

Federal Court Statecourt ‘

Jury Trials

Bench Trials


Depositions

13. Indicate any other legal experience which qualifies you for membership on the panel (ipcluding experience in a prosecutor’s or public defender’s office or as a judicial law clerk and areas in which you are a Board Certified Specialist):

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14. List the names and phone numbers of three judges and three lawyers who know of your ability as a trial attorney:

Judges: Attorneys:

C. Miscellaneous Information

15. Have you ever been disciplined, by, or are you the subject of a pending disciplinary complaint before any Bar Association or Court?

QYes . 01 No

If “Yes” please describe the facts concerning the discipline or the pending disciplinary complaint:

0 No 16. Are you fluent in any foreign language@)? 0 Yes

1f“Yes”please list:

Are you willing to take additional appointments based on your foreign language proficiency?

CI Yes No If “Yes” how many per year?

17. How many court appointments would you like to receive annually?

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

Signature Date

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

FORT WORTH DIVISION

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT VOLUNTARY PANEL QUESTIONNAIlRE AND APPLICATION

Please return original and three copies to: Attn: CJA Panel Attorney Program Clerk, United States District Court 50 1 West 10" Street, Room 3 10

Fort Worth, Texas 76 102


2. Office Address: (Firm Name)

3. Telephone Numbers: (Office)

(Mobile) (Internet E-mail)


5. BarNumber:

6. Date Admitted to Texas Bar:

7. Date Admitted to NDTX:

8. What other Federal Districts have you been admitted to:

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9. Law School fiom which you received your JD:

10. Professional Affiliations (circle all that apply):

TCBA TCCDLA Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers

NACDL Other:




Jury Trials

Bench Trials

Pleas & Sentences

Appeals




Jury Trials

Bench Trials


Depositions

13. Indicate any other legal experience which qualifies you for membership on the panel (including experience in a prosecutor’s or public defender’s office or as a judicial law clerk and areas in which you are a Board Certified Specialist):

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Judges:


Attorneys:

15. Have you ever been disciplined by, or are you the subject of a pending disciplinary complaint before any Bar Association or Court?

Y e s N o

If “Yes” please describe the facts concerning the discipline or the pending disciplinary complaint:

No 16. Are you fluent in any foreign language(s)? - Yes - If“Yes”p1ease list:

Are you willing to take additional appointments based on your foreign language proficiency?

No - Yes - If “Yes” how many per year?

17. How many court appointments would you like to receive annually?

18. Would you like to be appointed to:

Represent defendants in criminal trials (appointments usually include representation on appeal)?

Represent persons seeking to vacate or set aside a death sentence in habeas corpus proceedings?

Yes -

Y e s

No -

No -

No Represent defendants in criminal appeals ONLY? Y e s -

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE! ABOVE HNFOWTION IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

Signature Date

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

LUBBOCK DIVISION

Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act Plan for the Northern District of Texas (Miscellaneous Order No. 3), this form must be completed by an attorney when admitted to practice. Please retum the completed form to:

Attn.: CJA Panel Attorney Program Clerk, United States District Court 1205 Texas Avenue, Room C-22 1

Lubbock, TX 794014091

' A. Generalhformation

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2. Office Address: (Finn Name)

(Street) (City) (State) (m)

3. Telephone Numbers: (Office)

(FAX)

(Internet E-mail) (Mobile)


5. BarNumber:




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9. Law School fkom which you received your JD:


Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers @ . NACDL

@ Other:




Jury Trials

Bench Trials

Pleas & Sentences

Appeals




Jury Trials

Bench Trials


Depositions

13. Indicate any other legal experience that might qualirjl you to receive a criminal appointment (including experience in a prosecutor’s or public defknder’s office or as a judicial law clerk) and areas in which you are a Board Certified Specialist:


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Judges: Attorneys:


15. Have you ever been disciplined by, .or are you the subject of a pending disciplinary complaint before any Bar Association or Court?

* Yes No

If “Yes” please describe the facts concerning the discipline or the pending disciphty complaint:

16. Are you fluent in any foreign language(s)? Yes No

If“Yes”p1ease list:


Signature Date

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT CQURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

AMARILLO DIVISION

CRIMINAL JUSTICE-ACT-QUESTIONNAIRE

Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act Plan for the Northern District of Texas (Miscellaneous Order No. 3), this form must be completed by an attorney when admitted to practice. Please retum the completed form to:

Attn.: CJA Panel Attorney Program Clerk, United States District Court

205 E. Fifth Street, Room 133 Amarillo, TX 79101-1559


1. Name: (Last) (First) (Middle)

2. Office Address: (Firm Name)

(Street) (City) (State) (m)

3. Telephone Numbers: . (Office)

(Internet E-mail) (Mobile)


5. Bar Number:




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9. Law School h m which you received your JD:


Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers NACDL

Other:




Jury Trials

Bench Trials

Pleas & Sentences

Appeals




Jury Trials

Bench Trials


Depositions

13. Indicate any other legal experience that might quaw you to receive a criminal appointment (including experience in a prosecutor’s or public defender’s office or as a judicial law clerk) and areas in which you are a Board Certified Specialist:


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14.. List the names and phone numbers of three judges and three lawyers who know of your ability as a trial attorney:

Judges: Attorneys:


15. Have you ever been disciplined by, or are you the subject of a pending disciphary complaint before any Bar Association or Court?

Yes No

If “Yes” please describe the hcts concerning the discipline or the pending disciplinary complaint:

16. Are you fluent in any foreign language(s)? @ Yes No

If“Yes”p1ease list:


Signature Date

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