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Rockwall County, Texas Attorneys

239 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Rockwall County across 12 practice areas.

About Rockwall County's Legal Landscape

Rockwall County hosts 239 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

Rockwall

187 pre-screened Rockwall attorneys serve Rockwall County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Heath

24 pre-screened Heath attorneys serve Rockwall County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Royse City

16 pre-screened Royse City attorneys serve Rockwall County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Fate

12 pre-screened Fate attorneys serve Rockwall County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Rockwall County Courts

Rockwall 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 Rockwall County

William F. Kortemier
Rockwall · Criminal Defense
James F. Bowen
Heath · Real Estate · JAMES F BOWEN ATTY AT LAW
Ted L. Sansom
Rockwall · Appeals
Kenneth A. Herridge
Rockwall · Business Law · KENNETH A. HERRIDGE
James M. Patterson
Fate · JAY PATTERSON, RETIRED JUDGE
Woodrow M. Bonesio
Rockwall · Bankruptcy · LAW OFFICE OF W. MICHAEL BONESIO
Brian Blessing
Rockwall · Criminal Defense · LAW OFFICES OF BRIAN BLESSING, P.C.
Thomas Lane Hooton
Rockwall · Criminal Defense · HOOTON LAW OFFICE
Gary Clifton Arey
Rockwall · Criminal Defense · GARY AREY
Charles S. Cotropia
Heath · Intellectual Property · ADNEXUS BIOTECHNOLOGIES INC.
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Practice Areas in Rockwall County

Browse Rockwall-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Rockwall County. 239 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

🏢Business Law
87 attorneys →
Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.
Criminal Defense
58 attorneys →
DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.
🏛Estate Planning & Probate
52 attorneys →
Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
49 attorneys →
Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.
🏠Real Estate
47 attorneys →
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.
Personal Injury
34 attorneys →
If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
Mediation & Dispute Resolution
27 attorneys →
Alternative dispute resolution outside the courtroom.
🏗Construction Law
24 attorneys →
Defects, contracts, mechanic's liens, construction disputes.
💡Intellectual Property
16 attorneys →
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets.
Appeals
15 attorneys →
Civil and criminal appellate practice — Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit.
📋Bankruptcy
15 attorneys →
Chapter 7, 11, 13 filings, debt relief, creditor protection.
🛒Consumer Law
15 attorneys →
Debt collection, lemon law, DTPA, consumer protection.

Free Legal Help in Rockwall County

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

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