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Howard County, Texas Attorneys

18 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Howard County across 12 practice areas.

About Howard County's Legal Landscape

Howard County hosts 18 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

Big Spring

18 pre-screened Big Spring attorneys serve Howard County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Howard County Courts

Howard 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 Howard County

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Robert D. Miller
Big Spring · Bankruptcy
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Rick W. Hamby
Big Spring · Criminal Defense · RICK HAMBY LAW OFFICE
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Glynna Jones Mouton
Big Spring · Estate Planning & Probate · MOUTON & MOUTON
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J. Arthur Phariss
Big Spring
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Hardy L. Wilkerson
Big Spring · Criminal Defense · ATTORNEY
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Elias Gamboa
Big Spring · Criminal Defense · LAW OFFICES OF ELIAS GAMBOA, JR.
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Michael Jeffrey Rutledge
Big Spring · Estate Planning & Probate · RUTLEDGE LEGAL GROUP PLLC
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Joshua Andrew Hamby
Big Spring · Business Law · HOWARD COUNTY
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Shonda Kay Maupin Folsom
Big Spring · Business Law · THE FOLSOM LAW FIRM, PLLC
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Ronald Shane Seaton
Big Spring · 118TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
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Practice Areas in Howard County

Browse Howard-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Howard County. 18 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

🏛Estate Planning & Probate
9 attorneys →
Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
⚖Criminal Defense
7 attorneys →
DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.
🏠Real Estate
4 attorneys →
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.
🏢Business Law
4 attorneys →
Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.
👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
3 attorneys →
Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.
⚖Personal Injury
3 attorneys →
If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
🧓Elder Law
2 attorneys →
Nursing home issues, guardianship, elder abuse.
💰Tax Law
2 attorneys →
IRS disputes, audits, and tax planning.
🛢Oil, Gas & Energy
2 attorneys →
Mineral rights, leases, royalty disputes, energy regulation. Significant in Texas.
📋Bankruptcy
1 attorneys →
Chapter 7, 11, 13 filings, debt relief, creditor protection.
🏗Construction Law
1 attorneys →
Defects, contracts, mechanic's liens, construction disputes.
🛒Consumer Law
1 attorneys →
Debt collection, lemon law, DTPA, consumer protection.

Free Legal Help in Howard County

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

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