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Harris County, Texas Attorneys

23,578 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Harris County across 12 practice areas.

About Harris County's Legal Landscape

Harris County is Texas's largest county by population (~4.8M) and home to Houston, the fourth-largest U.S. city. It hosts the busiest civil docket in Texas — over 60 District Court benches plus 4 County Civil Courts at Law and 16 Justice of the Peace precincts. Key industries: energy (Houston Ship Channel + refining), aerospace (Johnson Space Center), and healthcare (Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex).

Cities & Communities We Serve

Houston

21,780 pre-screened Houston attorneys serve Harris County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Spring

595 pre-screened Spring attorneys serve Harris County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Katy

335 pre-screened Katy attorneys serve Harris County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Bellaire

309 pre-screened Bellaire attorneys serve Harris County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Cypress

149 pre-screened Cypress attorneys serve Harris County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Kingwood

139 pre-screened Kingwood attorneys serve Harris County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Harris County Courts

Harris County operates District Courts for civil matters above $250,000 and serious criminal matters, plus County Courts at Law for intermediate-value civil disputes and misdemeanors. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims (up to $20,000) and minor matters. Federal matters in this district are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Featured Attorneys in Harris County

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Rene Paul Lavenant

Houston · FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI L.L.P.

Houston · Business Law

Houston · Real Estate · SELF EMPLOYED

Houston · Business Law · EUGENE GOLDGAR, ATTORNEY

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Charles W. Hall

Houston · Tax Law · NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP

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Charles R. Pirtle

Houston

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Practice Areas in Harris County

Browse Harris-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Harris County. 23,578 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

🏢Business Law

8,456 attorneys →

Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.

⚖Personal Injury

4,228 attorneys →

If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.

🛢Oil, Gas & Energy

3,049 attorneys →

Mineral rights, leases, royalty disputes, energy regulation. Significant in Texas.

🏠Real Estate

2,869 attorneys →

Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.

⚖Criminal Defense

2,334 attorneys →

DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.

🏛Estate Planning & Probate

2,328 attorneys →

Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.

👨‍👩‍👧Family Law

2,012 attorneys →

Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.

🛡Insurance Law

2,002 attorneys →

Insurance disputes, bad faith claims, coverage issues.

💼Employment Law

1,853 attorneys →

Wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wages.

🏗Construction Law

1,738 attorneys →

Defects, contracts, mechanic's liens, construction disputes.

📋Bankruptcy

1,482 attorneys →

Chapter 7, 11, 13 filings, debt relief, creditor protection.

💡Intellectual Property

1,363 attorneys →

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets.

Free Legal Help in Harris County

Several Texas organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid for Harris County residents:

Texas Legal Services Center — statewide legal aid for low-income Texans on civil matters (housing, family, public benefits, consumer).
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid — serves South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, primarily for low-income agricultural workers and rural communities.
TexasLawHelp.org — free legal information, forms, and referral directory operated by the Texas Legal Services Center.
Lone Star Legal Aid — serves Southeast Texas including Harris, Galveston, and 70+ other counties.

Frequently Asked Questions — Harris County

How do I find a verified Harris County attorney?+

Browse the Harris County attorneys listed above by practice area, or use the practice-area grid to filter to your specific matter. Every attorney on this list has been verified against the State Bar of Texas records.

How are Harris County attorneys verified?+

Updated quarterly from State Bar of Texas records. Disciplinary actions monitored monthly. License verified at the moment we match you to an attorney.

What if I cannot afford an attorney in Harris County?+

See the Free Legal Help section above. Texas Legal Services Center, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Lone Star Legal Aid all provide free or low-cost help on civil matters for income-qualifying Texans. For criminal cases, every Texas county has a Public Defender's Office — if you qualify financially, representation is constitutionally guaranteed.

How is Harris County different from other Texas counties for legal matters?+

Court rules, filing fees, and judicial assignments vary by county. Harris County's Superior/District Courts publish their own local procedural rules that supplement the statewide Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Always confirm local rules with the Harris County District Clerk's office before filing.

Does Texas Legal Guide solicit clients in Harris County?+

No. Per Tex. Penal Code § 38.12 (barratry and solicitation of professional employment), Texas Legal Guide is structured as an information-and-discovery platform, not a referral service. We never solicit clients on behalf of attorneys. All matching is user-initiated. Read our full Legal Disclaimer.

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