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Houston County, Texas Attorneys

14 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Houston County across 12 practice areas.

About Houston County's Legal Landscape

Houston County hosts 14 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

Crockett

14 pre-screened Crockett attorneys serve Houston County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Houston County Courts

Houston 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 Houston County

John P. Mustachio
Crockett · Appeals · PRIVATE PRACTICE
James William Turner
Crockett · HANCE SCARBOROUGH, LLP
Jack Neel Barbee
Crockett · Oil, Gas & Energy
Elizabeth Julian
Crockett · LAW OFFICE OF ELIZABETH K. JULIAN
Lynn Eldon Markham
Crockett · Elder Law
Julie C. Howell
Crockett · Criminal Defense
Sarah Tunnell Clark
Crockett · Bankruptcy · COUNTY COURT AT LAW
David E. Cervantes
Crockett · Criminal Defense · DAVID E. CERVANTES, PC
Joe Edgar Griffith
Crockett · Criminal Defense · GRIFFITH & GRIFFITH, P.C.
Walter Franklin Coppersmith
Crockett · Real Estate
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Practice Areas in Houston County

Browse Houston-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Houston County. 14 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
7 attorneys →
Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.
Criminal Defense
6 attorneys →
DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.
🏛Estate Planning & Probate
6 attorneys →
Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
🏠Real Estate
5 attorneys →
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.
Personal Injury
3 attorneys →
If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
Other
3 attorneys →
Juvenile Law
3 attorneys →
🛢Oil, Gas & Energy
2 attorneys →
Mineral rights, leases, royalty disputes, energy regulation. Significant in Texas.
🧓Elder Law
2 attorneys →
Nursing home issues, guardianship, elder abuse.
Appeals
2 attorneys →
Civil and criminal appellate practice — Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit.
🏢Business Law
2 attorneys →
Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.
🛒Consumer Law
1 attorneys →
Debt collection, lemon law, DTPA, consumer protection.

Free Legal Help in Houston County

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

Browse the Houston 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. Houston 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 Houston County District Clerk's office before filing.
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