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Odessa runs on oil and gas, oilfield services, a growing healthcare sector, and agriculture, creating unique legal needs that not every attorney is equipped to handle. Send a free request and we pass it to a participating local attorney.
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The State Bar's Lawyer Referral & Information Service matches callers with a lawyer for up to a 30 minute consultation for no more than $20. Call (800) 252-9690, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spanish is available. State Bar details.
Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents. Ector County is in its service area. 620 N Grant Ave, Suite 410, Odessa. (432) 332-1207. The intake line for all offices is (888) 529-5277. Office list.
Many personal injury lawyers offer a free first consultation because they work on contingency. Family law, criminal defense and estate planning lawyers more often charge a consultation fee. Ask about cost when you call, and get any fee agreement in writing.
Texas justice courts hear small claims up to $20,000, and you can file without an attorney. Ector County has justice of the peace courts that hear these cases.
Most Odessa civil, family and felony cases are heard in the Ector County district courts at the courthouse on North Grant Avenue. Your attorney will know which court fits your case.
| Court | Location |
|---|---|
| 70th District Court | Ector County Courthouse, 300 N Grant Ave |
| 161st District Court | Ector County Courthouse, 300 N Grant Ave |
| 244th District Court | Ector County Courthouse, 300 N Grant Ave |
| 358th District Court | Ector County Courthouse, 300 N Grant Ave |
| 446th District Court | Ector County Courthouse, 300 N Grant Ave |
Court list from Ector County. Check any attorney's license free on the State Bar of Texas website, and read our guide to looking up a Texas attorney.
Crashes on I-20, Loop 338, Andrews Highway and State Highway 191 are a common reason Odessa residents look for a lawyer. Texas generally allows two years to file an injury lawsuit, and claims involving a city vehicle can require written notice within six months or less.
Divorce, custody and child support cases in Ector County are filed in district court. Ask any attorney about their experience with Ector County family cases and how they bill.
If you are charged with a crime, ask any attorney how many cases like yours they have handled recently. If you cannot afford a lawyer, ask the court about appointed counsel at your first appearance.
Probate, wills and land title questions are common across Ector County and the Permian Basin. Ask whether the attorney charges a flat fee for wills or estate plans.
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