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Jim Wells County, Texas Attorneys

31 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Jim Wells County across 12 practice areas.

About Jim Wells County's Legal Landscape

Jim Wells County hosts 31 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

Alice

31 pre-screened Alice attorneys serve Jim Wells County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Jim Wells County Courts

Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County

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James A. Erck
Alice · Business Law · JAMES A. ERCK, P.C.
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Armando Barrera
Alice · Criminal Defense · BARRERA & BARRERA, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Wallace W. Canales
Alice · Criminal Defense · WALLACE CANALES
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Baldemar F. Gutierrez
Alice · Personal Injury · THE GUTIERREZ LAW FIRM INC
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Mark R. Paisley
Alice · Business Law · ADAMI & PAISLEY, P.C.
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Thomas S. Turner
Alice · THOMAS S. TURNER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Jesusa Sanchez
Alice · RETIRED
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David Omar Gonzalez
Alice · Bankruptcy · DAVID O. GONZALEZ - ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Linda Flores Resendez
Alice · Criminal Defense · JIM WELLS COUNTY ATTY
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Joel Cruz Resendez
Alice · Criminal Defense · LAW OFFICES OF JOEL CRUZ RESENDEZ
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Practice Areas in Jim Wells County

Browse Jim Wells-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Jim Wells County. 31 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

⚖Criminal Defense
17 attorneys →
DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.
👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
14 attorneys →
Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.
⚖Personal Injury
14 attorneys →
If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
🏛Estate Planning & Probate
9 attorneys →
Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
🏠Real Estate
9 attorneys →
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.
🏛️Government Law
6 attorneys →
Government agencies, regulatory proceedings, administrative law.
⚖Juvenile Law
5 attorneys →
🏢Business Law
5 attorneys →
Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.
⚖Mediation & Dispute Resolution
2 attorneys →
Alternative dispute resolution outside the courtroom.
🛒Consumer Law
2 attorneys →
Debt collection, lemon law, DTPA, consumer protection.
📋Bankruptcy
2 attorneys →
Chapter 7, 11, 13 filings, debt relief, creditor protection.
⚖Law Office Management
1 attorneys →

Free Legal Help in Jim Wells County

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

Browse the Jim Wells 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. Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County District Clerk's office before filing.
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