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Henderson County, Texas Attorneys

54 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Henderson County across 12 practice areas.

About Henderson County's Legal Landscape

Henderson County hosts 54 active Texas-licensed attorneys across 12 practice areas. The county is part of the Texas court system, operating District Courts (the primary trial-level court for civil matters above $250K and serious criminal matters) and at least one County Court at Law (for civil matters up to $250K and some criminal matters). Justice of the Peace courts handle small-claims (up to $20K) and minor matters.

Cities & Communities We Serve

Athens

54 pre-screened Athens attorneys serve Henderson County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Henderson County Courts

Henderson 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 Eastern District of Texas.

Featured Attorneys in Henderson County

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Damon D. Douglas
Athens · Real Estate
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Charles Logan Spann
Athens · NONE/RETIRED
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Steven Wilson Stark
Athens · Appeals · STARK & JONES
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Joe Wylie Burkett
Athens · Criminal Defense · OFFICE OF HENDERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Henry Thomas Skelton
Athens · Business Law · LAW OFFICE OF HENRY T. SKELTON
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Allen B. Boswell
Athens · Business Law
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Daniel M. Livingston
Athens · RETIRED JUDGE
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Willis Daniel Moore
Athens · Business Law
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James Pink Dickens
Athens · Criminal Defense · RETIRED--
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Jonathan C. Wilson
Athens · Employment Law · JW LAW
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Practice Areas in Henderson County

Browse Henderson-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Henderson County. 54 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

⚖Criminal Defense
20 attorneys →
DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.
🏛Estate Planning & Probate
14 attorneys →
Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
12 attorneys →
Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.
🏠Real Estate
11 attorneys →
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.
🏢Business Law
9 attorneys →
Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.
🛢Oil, Gas & Energy
6 attorneys →
Mineral rights, leases, royalty disputes, energy regulation. Significant in Texas.
⚖Personal Injury
6 attorneys →
If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
⚖Juvenile Law
5 attorneys →
⚖Appeals
5 attorneys →
Civil and criminal appellate practice — Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit.
🛡Insurance Law
5 attorneys →
Insurance disputes, bad faith claims, coverage issues.
🧓Elder Law
4 attorneys →
Nursing home issues, guardianship, elder abuse.
🏛️Government Law
3 attorneys →
Government agencies, regulatory proceedings, administrative law.

Free Legal Help in Henderson County

Several Texas organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid for Henderson 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 — Henderson County

Browse the Henderson 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.
Updated quarterly from State Bar of Texas records. Disciplinary actions monitored monthly. License verified at the moment we match you to an attorney.
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.
Court rules, filing fees, and judicial assignments vary by county. Henderson 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 Henderson County District Clerk's office before filing.
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