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Washington County, Texas Attorneys

65 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Washington County across 12 practice areas.

About Washington County's Legal Landscape

Washington County hosts 65 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

Brenham

65 pre-screened Brenham attorneys serve Washington County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Washington County Courts

Washington 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 Washington County

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Milton York Tate
Brenham · Real Estate · WASHINGTON COUNTY ABSTRACT COMPANY
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James Patrick Smith
Brenham · Business Law · JAMES PATRICK SMITH P.C.
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Carl E. Clover
Brenham · Appeals · LAW OFFICE OF C. E. CLOVER, JR
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Donald E. Ervin
Brenham · Criminal Defense
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Charles E. Nitsch
Brenham · Real Estate
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Elizabeth W. Davis
Brenham · Oil, Gas & Energy
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Carson T. Campbell
Brenham
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Terrill L. Flenniken
Brenham · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · SENIOR DISTRICT JUDGE AND MEDIATOR
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Conrad Day
Brenham · Criminal Defense · CONRAD DAY, P.L.L.C.
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Paul William Kruse
Brenham · Business Law
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Practice Areas in Washington County

Browse Washington-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Washington County. 65 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

🏢Business Law
23 attorneys →
Formation, contracts, partnerships, mergers, and commercial disputes.
🏛Estate Planning & Probate
19 attorneys →
Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
🏠Real Estate
19 attorneys →
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes.
⚖Criminal Defense
16 attorneys →
DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and federal defense in Texas.
👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
11 attorneys →
Divorce, custody, adoption, and family matters in Texas.
🛢Oil, Gas & Energy
9 attorneys →
Mineral rights, leases, royalty disputes, energy regulation. Significant in Texas.
⚖Juvenile Law
7 attorneys →
⚖Personal Injury
6 attorneys →
If you've been hurt — car accidents, slip & fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
🏗Construction Law
6 attorneys →
Defects, contracts, mechanic's liens, construction disputes.
⚖Mediation & Dispute Resolution
5 attorneys →
Alternative dispute resolution outside the courtroom.
🧓Elder Law
4 attorneys →
Nursing home issues, guardianship, elder abuse.
⚖Appeals
4 attorneys →
Civil and criminal appellate practice — Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit.

Free Legal Help in Washington County

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

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