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Valita Francine Waits

Valita Francine Waits
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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Probate
  • 30% Criminal Defense
  • 30% Business
  • 10% Family

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Résumé

 

License

33 years since Valita Francine Waits was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1980 03/14/2013

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Work Experience

Position Duration
Alternate Municipal Court Judge at City of Tyler, Texas 1984–1994
Assistant Professor at University of Texas at Tyler, School of Business 1984–1986
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology Religion Master's of Divinity 2003
Texas Southern University Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) law 1980
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Appreciation Lone Star Legal Aid 2008

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member: Board of Directors, Program Committee Smith County Bar Association Foundation 2008–present
Member Smith County Bar Association 2003–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
LegaLines Ebony News Journal 2008