Lawyer Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes, graduated from University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Economics, 1961 George Washington University National Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1966, is now employed by Holmes & Moore, P.L.L.C. at 110 West Methvin Street Longview, TX 75601.

While being a member of State Bar of Texas (Director, 1986-1989; Chairman: Criminal Justice Section, 1997-1998; Standing Committee, Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure, 1989-1992; Special Committee on Death Row Representation, 1992-1994); American Bar Association; Texas Trial Lawyers Association; National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers; American Association for Justice; American Judicature Society; The College of the State Bar of Texas; The Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas., Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes as your lawyer, you should consider whether Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes's office is located at Longview, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes has been admitted in 1967, Texas; 1973, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1974, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Supreme Court; 1979, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; 1990, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas. His or her practice areas include Criminal Law; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; White Collar Crime.

Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes's college and law school education includes University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Economics, 1961, George Washington University National Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1966. Other biographical background includes Sigma Chi; Phi Delta Phi. Published Works: Editor, Voice for the Defense, 1977-1981; Editor, Criminal Defense Practice Manual, 1974-1978; Editor, Juvenile Practice Manual, 1977; Editor, Federal Criminal Practice Manual, 1976, 1978; Editor, Texas Parole Revocation Manual, 1978. Classes/Seminars Taught: Cross-Examination of Sexual Abuse of Child Expert - East Texas Style, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Seminar, 1996; The Zen of Winning, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Seminar, 1996; Sex, Lies and Videotape: Defending Child Abuse Cases, Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Short Course, 1996; Vior Dire: Tactics and Technicalities, Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Short Course, 1997; Voir Dire in Sexual Assault and Homicide Cases, Trichter/Ray, Criminal Law Seminar, St. Kitts, 1997; Faculty Member, Texas Criminal Trial Advocacy Institute, 1976—. Honors and Awards: Commendations, Texas Criminal Defense Law Association, 1974, 1977; President's Special Citation, State Bar of Texas, 1987; Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year, State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section, 1992-1996; Officially Designated a "Texas Hero" by Proclamation Issued Under Seal of Texas Secretary of State, Ricky Thomas Exoneration, 1992; Selected One of the "Top Five Go-To Lawyers in Texas," Criminal Defense, Texas Lawyer Magazine, 2002, 2007; Named a Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; Inducted into the Texas Crimina. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

If you are the owner or employee of Holmes & Moore, P.L.L.C., and want to update the information, please create a new account and then Claim & Edit Holmes & Moore, P.L.L.C.. If you want to add your attorney firm, please create a new account.