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Tyler is the commercial and legal center of East Texas, home to the University of Texas at Tyler, a major regional healthcare sector, and a longstanding oil and gas industry. The Eastern District of Texas (Tyler Division) is one of the most active federal courts in the country for patent and IP litigation. 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 of Smith, Henderson, Rains, Van Zandt and Wood counties. 110 N College Ave, Suite 302, Tyler. (903) 595-4781. Office page.
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. Smith County has justice of the peace courts in each precinct.
Most Tyler civil, family and felony cases are heard in the Smith County district courts in downtown Tyler. Your attorney will know which court fits your case.
| Court | Location |
|---|---|
| 7th District Court | Smith County Courthouse, 100 N Broadway Ave |
| 114th District Court | Smith County Courthouse, 100 N Broadway Ave |
| 241st District Court | Smith County Courthouse, 100 N Broadway Ave |
| 475th District Court | Smith County Courthouse, 100 N Broadway Ave |
| 321st District Court | 200 E Ferguson St, 5th floor |
Court list from TexasLawHelp.org. 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 323, US-69 and South Broadway Ave are a common reason Tyler 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 Smith County are filed in district court. Ask any attorney about their experience with Smith 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 Smith County and East Texas. Ask whether the attorney charges a flat fee for wills or estate plans.
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