Best Administrative Lawyers In Austin Near Me

4worldlovers: Sue Berkel has practiced law in the Austin area for over 30 years

Sue Berkel was a Criminal Prosecutor at the Travis County Attorney's Office

Sue Berkel was a Municipal Judge and Senior Administrative Law Judge in Austin

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I am so thankful that I found Sue Berkel to assist me with my legal problems. I was totally unaware of what I was facing, and Sue was very helpful in keeping me updated on my case and letting me know what to expect. I am extremely happy with the outcome of my case. I've told many friends already that if they ever needed legal assistance, I would highly recommend Sue. Joni A.

A will expresses the desires of a deceased person and can be used to protect one's family in the event of a tragedy. When a will is properly drafted, it can spare family members costly, drawn-out court procedures during an already difficult time of their lives. Experienced wills lawyers in Texas can ensure that a will is correctly drafted and free of errors so that it will be legally valid.

Family law covers topics relating to marriage and divorce, disputes over children, and legal matters of families such as grandparent rights, wills, and probate of estates. Investigations by Child Protective Services is also considered family law when it doesn't involve a criminal investigation. A family law lawyer is one who defends the rights of one party in a family law dispute or helps draft legally-binding family agreements.

Criminal law concerns crimes that threaten the welfare of society at large. It differs from family law, which deals with disputes between family members or intimate partners. Examples of criminal offenses include assault, fraud or theft of property, drug charges, and violations of the requirements for driving on public roads. A criminal defense lawyer is someone who defends the rights of the accused in the judicial process—for instance by representing them in a criminal trial. This trial will determine whether the defendant is convicted of, or determined to have committed, the crime.

Administrative law is the area of law covering the actions of government regulatory agencies. Both state and federal agencies seek to enact various regulatory agendas. An administrative law attorney is one who represents a client in an administrative dispute, perhaps in a dedicated administrative court such as the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Austin, Texas.

What I appreciate so much about Sue Berkel is what a quick turnaround she has with all of my law needs. Not only is she extremely competent, she is very easy to work with. She is the best! M. H.

The Law Offices of Sue Berkel is a private practice law firm serving clients in the Austin, Texas area. Ms. Berkel has practiced law for over 30 years as a Texas prosecutor, administrative law judge, and now a private practice lawyer.

Sue is an honors graduate of the University of Texas in Austin and the University of Texas School of Law. She is licensed to practice in the state of Texas, the Federal District Court, Western District, and the Federal Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

As a speaker and active member of the legal community, Sue has the breadth of experiences to bring a variety of cases in family, criminal, and administrative law to a successful conclusion. Give us a call today to discuss your legal situation.

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The firm provides a free initial consultation to discuss your particular legal situation, conduct an evaluation of the case based on the facts, and establish a strategy that will best provide you with an attainment of the goals you are seeking through our services.

In the realm of administrative law, the firm provides legal representation for professional licenses and agency rulemaking procedures and proceedings. Litigation may occur when individuals or businesses run into infractions or compliance issues with state and federal regulatory agencies. The practice of administrative law encompasses the legal representation of individuals, businesses and institutions before such regulatory agencies. In some situations, the firm may be able to assist clients with their administrative law matters on a flat or fixed fee basis, as the firm offers various payment arrangements to better suit clients' unique needs.

The Law Offices of J Pete Laney handle personal injury, consumer and commercial litigation, and professional licensing matters throughout Texas. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants, taking care to provide personal attention coupled with knowledgeable representation in order to provide higher quality counsel. This includes initial consultations, evaluations, and representation throughout litigation, including in the appellate process.

4worldlovers: The Administrative and Public Law Section is a voluntary organization within the State Bar of Texas and consists of more than 1,000 licensed attorneys throughout Texas who represent clients before, or are employed by, a variety of state and federal agencies, boards and commissions. The Section’s members also represent clients in state and federal judicial proceedings in which agency decisions or actions are litigated. The purpose of the Administrative and Public Law Section is to promote and enhance the practice of law by administrative lawyers.

The Section organizes the Annual Mack Kidd Administrative Law Moot Court Competition, bringing together law students from all over the state every fall.

The Section and The University of Texas School of Law co-sponsor the annual Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar, which has traditionally served as the training program for attorneys seeking certification in administrative law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.