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Jefferson County, Texas Attorneys

565 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Jefferson County across 12 practice areas.

About Jefferson County's Legal Landscape

Jefferson County hosts 565 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

Beaumont

517 pre-screened Beaumont attorneys serve Jefferson County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Nederland

27 pre-screened Nederland attorneys serve Jefferson County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Port Arthur

12 pre-screened Port Arthur attorneys serve Jefferson County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Port Neches

8 pre-screened Port Neches attorneys serve Jefferson County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Groves

1 pre-screened Groves attorneys serve Jefferson County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Jefferson County Courts

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County

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Gordon R. Pate
Beaumont · Insurance Law · MEHAFFY WEBER, PC
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S. Louis Greenberg
Beaumont · Business Law · WELLS PEYTON & PARTAIN, L.L.P.
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Benny H. Hughes
Beaumont · Business Law · ORGAIN, BELL & TUCKER LLP
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Gilbert I. Low
Beaumont · Business Law
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Michael D. Matheny
Beaumont · Family Law
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Jerry J. Nathan
Beaumont · Estate Planning & Probate · BENCKENSTEIN REVIER & DRESDEN LLP
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Patrick T. Doyle
Port Arthur
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William Alan Mcneill
Beaumont
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Richard F. Baker
Beaumont
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H. Banker Phares
Beaumont · Business Law
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Practice Areas in Jefferson County

Browse Jefferson-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Jefferson County. 565 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

⚖Personal Injury
229 attorneys →
If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
🏢Business Law
176 attorneys →
Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.
🏛Estate Planning & Probate
118 attorneys →
Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
⚖Criminal Defense
112 attorneys →
DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.
👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
102 attorneys →
Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.
🛡Insurance Law
80 attorneys →
Insurance disputes, bad faith claims, coverage issues.
🏠Real Estate
80 attorneys →
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.
🛒Consumer Law
61 attorneys →
Debt collection, lemon law, DTPA, consumer protection.
💼Employment Law
45 attorneys →
Wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wages.
🏗Construction Law
45 attorneys →
Defects, contracts, mechanic's liens, construction disputes.
⚖Appeals
44 attorneys →
Civil and criminal appellate practice — Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit.
🏛️Government Law
41 attorneys →
Government agencies, regulatory proceedings, administrative law.

Free Legal Help in Jefferson County

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

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