Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

subpoena

Can an attorney send a subpoena at 8:15 am to my office, demanding me to be at court at 8:45 am without any knowledge beforehand, and doesn't a judge have to sign it?


Asked on 12/29/08, 11:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Matlock Robert J. Matlock, P.C.

Re: subpoena

A lawyer can issue a subpoena without court approval.

On such short notice, it would be best to appear or have a lawyer appear on your behalf. At that time you can protest the lack of notice and ask for the matter to be reset with respect to your appearance.

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Answered on 12/29/08, 11:42 am


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