Joseph Canan Nelms
NELMS LAW FIRM, PLLC
Paris, TX • Serving Lamar County
About Joseph Canan Nelms
Joseph Canan Nelms is a Texas-licensed attorney practicing in Paris, Lamar County. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2024 (Bar #24134389) with 2 years of practice. Currently practices at NELMS LAW FIRM, PLLC.
This profile was compiled from publicly available State Bar of Texas records. Is this your profile? Claim it to add your bio, photo, and more.
Common questions about Family Law in Texas
Answered by Texas Legal Guide
How do I find a Texas family law attorney?
Browse the 118,735 Texas family law attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of Texas records.
What does it cost to hire a Texas family law attorney?
Texas family law attorneys typically charge $200-$450/hr or flat fees for uncontested matters. Uncontested divorces close ~90-120 days (state requires 60-day waiting period after filing per Tex. Fam. Code § 6.702). Contested custody cases routinely take 8-18 months.
How long does a Texas family law case take?
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Notable Case Results
Office Location
NELMS LAW FIRM, PLLC
3035 Lamar Ave Ste 104
Paris, TX 75460-5074
Discipline status
We publish disciplinary status sourced from public State Bar of Texas records on every attorney profile. We display this transparently because clients deserve full information. Disciplinary history alone does not mean an attorney is unqualified — many attorneys with past discipline are competent practitioners — but it is information clients have a right to know when making a hiring decision.
Verified from State Bar of Texas records 2026-05-21.
Looking for a Family Law Attorney?
Browse more Family Law attorneys in Paris and Lamar County.