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Our law firm is dedicated to serving the needs of clients by providing the highest level of commitment, experience and professionalism to achieve successful results. We assist families in time of transition whether that be by divorce or the seeking of custody of a child, modifications, enforcements and pre & post nuptial agreements. Please click on our Practice Areas for a more detailed list of the matters that we handle.
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James R. Hedlesten
Education
B.S. Criminal Justice, Southwest Texas State University (1998)
Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2001
Admitted to the Bar
State Bar of Texas -- 2002
Areas of Practice
Divorce; Child Custody Litigation; Enforcement of Court Orders; Modification of Prior Court Orders; Father’s Rights; Grandparents’ Rights; Child Support and Visitation; Premarital and Marital Property Agreements; Community Property Division; Complex Division of Marital Assets
Memberships
American Bar Association, Houston Bar Association, Member of Family Law Section and Fort Bend County Bar Association. American Inns of Court and Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inns of Court
Biography
In 2002, James earned his law degree at Texas Southern University’s School of Law. James handles all types of family cases. James is licensed to practice in both Federal and State District Courts. James has had casses all over Texas, but works primairly in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 225-425 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Ketterman Hedlesten & Associates, PLLC
1004 Prairie St Ste 300, Houston, TX, 77002-3133
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Posted by Lucinda | June 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
The attorney who cared...
James Hedlesten has been an amazing asset in my life. I had visited with many other attorneys who saw the difficulties in my case and chose not to represent me. James however saw hope and opportunity and took my case head on. He made my case his personal mission and succeeded in helping me gain peace...
Posted by Gabriella | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly recommend Mr. Hedlesten! Excellent Advocate!
Mr. Hedlesten is an amazing attorney. He really cares about his clients and is compassionate, knowledgable, and aggressive. As a mother of 4 young children I will be forever grateful to Mr. Hedlesten for taking such great care in handling my case and protecting me and my children.
Posted by Vandana | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
There came peace of mind and peace in my life when I hired Mr.James Hedlesten
Mr.James Hedlesten is very professsional.He studied my case thoroughly.He is very kind and understanding.He gives excellent advice and listens to clients point of view.He does more than his best for his clients.
Posted by Linda | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
THANK YOU JAMES!!
Mr. Hedlesten was exactly what I needed in a lawyer - he was focused and honest with me. He told me what to expect upfront and there was rarely a time where I was unaware of the process and what was happening. If there were times I was confused or felt worried, James would take my calls or respond ...
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2015
Life Saver
I was working with another attorney and not getting the results I needed and the communication was poor. I was introduced to James and he walked us through the process, set the right expectations and got it done. Thank you James!
James R. Hedlesten's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. James and I were opposing counsels on a case and he was very professional, courtesy, responsive, and willing to talk about potential agreements in order to make the trial process smoother. It was a pleasure working with him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. James and I have had several cases together, and I have always found him to be a zealous advocate for his clients. He is professional, knowledgeable, and well respected."
"James is an excellent attorney that not only possesses a wealth of knowledge but also can bring it to bear with great benefit to his clients. He is a fierce courtroom opponent and raises the playing field on any matter he is involved in"
"James is a worthy opponent in the courtroom and a fierce advocate for his clients. His knowledge of family law issues is unparalleled."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Ketterman, Hedlesten & Associates, PLLC
2002 - 2009
Attorney, Hedlesten & Oglesby, PLLC
Associations
2002 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Fort Bend County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2002 - Present
Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inns of CourtMember
2013 - 2015
Houston Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Unbeatable Case?
Opposing Party's Motion to Modify was DENIED after their case-in-chief due to being unable to put on any evidence over my objections
Unbeatable Case?
Opposing Party's Motion to Modify was DENIED after their case-in-chief due to being unable to put on any evidence over my objections
Education
2001
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Southwest Texas State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Forum on Family Law South Texas College of Law
Retroactive Approach to Same Sex Marriages post Supreme Court cases
2015
Street Law
Educating High School Seniors about Civil Rights with Criminal Aspects
Publications
2015
Languages
German
Italian
Spanish
English