Jason Horton Law has been helping clients facing various criminal charges in Arkansas and Texas since 2010. Attorney Jason Horton has nearly 20 years of criminal defense and civil law experience handling cases in local, state, and federal courts in the Texarkana area. He provides compassionate, aggressive, and personalized legal solutions for clients facing misdemeanors and felonies. While Jason is dedicated to resolving cases before they reach trial, he will fight for his clients in the courtroom. He has earned numerous awards because of overall client satisfaction and his successful results, including Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
Practice areas
Jason defends criminal cases in Texas and Arkansas state and federal courts.
Languages spoken
English
Jason Horton Law Firm
3315 Texas Boulevard
Texarkana, TX, 75503
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AR | Active | 2004 | 01/07/2021 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2003 | 12/05/2020 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Texarkana's Top DWI/DUI Lawyer | ALT Magazine | 2016 |
Texarkana's Top White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer | ALT Magazine | 2016 |
Texarkana's Top Young Lawyer | ALT Magazine | 2016 |
Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star - Criminal Law | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Texarkana's Top DUI/DWI Lawyer | ALT Magazine | 2015 |
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Texarkana's Top Criminal Defense Lawyer - Non White Collar Crime | ALT Magazine | 2015 |
Texarkana's Top Young Lawyer | ALT Magazine | 2015 |
Bob Black Bar Leaders Award | Texas Tech School of Law Alumni Association | 2015 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
Special Judge | Little River County District Court | 2013 |
Leadership Academy Graduate | Arkansas Bar Association | 2011 |
Graduate | Leadership Texarkana | 2009 |
Top 40 Under 40 | Four States Living Magazine | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Jason Horton Law Firm | 2010 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member, Board of Directors (former) | N/A |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
State Bar of Texas | Member | N/A |
Arkansas State Bar | Member | N/A |
Texas Young Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
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Texarkana Bar Association | President | 2014 - 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Texas Tech University School of Law | N/A | 2003 |
Texas Lutheran University | N/A | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Leaders and Legends V | Criminal Law and Ethics | 2016 |
Texas A&M Texarkana | Entrepreneurship | 2012 |
Texas Alliance of Paralegal Associations | Criminal Law | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Wetherwax | Client pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offense after the filing of a suppression motion |
State v. Hope | After discovering missing/destroyed evidence, client ultimately pleaded guilty to child endangerment and received 3 years probation. His case will be dismissed and record expunged after he completes probation. |
State of Texas v. Kent | Dismissed |
State of Arkansas v. Flannigan | Not Guilty Verdict |
State of Arkansas v. Harvey | Not Guilty Verdict |
State of Arkansas v. Henry Booker | Originally charged with murder, Henry Booker received probation for manslaughter |
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Anthony Woodall v. State of Texas | Obtained reversal of Anthony Woodall's Bowie County Aggravated Sexual Assault convictions |
Eric Heigelmann v. State of Texas | Obtained reversal of Eric Heigelmann's Bowie County Aggravated Robbery Convictions |
David Moulton v. State of Texas | Obtained reversal of David Moulton's Cass County Murder conviction |
United States v. Cecil Parker | Jury Verdicts of Not Guilty on all 8 counts |
State of Texas v. Vladamir Cabellero | Jury Verdict of Not Guilty |
Robert Purdie v. State of Arkansas | Conviction reversed and Mr. Purdie was granted a new trial |
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Charles Glass, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 16, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this attorney due to my personal knowledge of his work ethics, skill and commitment to the legal profession and his clients.
Minor Davis, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Guest, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jason is one of the finest defense lawyers in East Texas. If you have a case in Texarkana, you should call Jason Horton immediately. He
Bart Craytor, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Horton is a friend and skilled advocate. He has a superior knowledge of the law and his tenacity and dedication are reflected in the outstanding results he obtains for his clients. I recommend and endorse Mr. Horton without reservation.
Katherine Bihm, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jason is licensed in both Arkansas and Texas, which is important for an attorney practicing in Texarkana. Jason is intelligent and has a firm grasp of the critical issues in criminal defense. If I have need a referral for a criminal defense lawyer in northeast Texas, I'll send them to Jason.