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John Joseph Klevenhagen III

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 28 years

Probate Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Litigation, Guardianship, Business

6363 Woodway, Suite 570, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Law Offices of John Joseph Klevenhagen III

6363 Woodway, Suite 570, Houston, TX, 77057

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John Joseph Klevenhagen III's Reviews

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Posted by Carl | November 21, 2011

Professional

JJ was very knowledgable and professional, he was very aggressive with my case. His experience and cool head was a big advantage for me. Thank you JJ for what you did for me and my family.

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John Joseph Klevenhagen III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kami D'Olive

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott McLemore

Commercial real estate lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Sain

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Mr. Klevenhagen on an emotionally charged case; but for his patience and diligence, I do not believe that it would have been resolved as successfully. Mr. Klevenhagen was responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with."

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Kenneth Scott

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"For as long as I have known John, he has zealously advocated for the client's best interests. John has a comprehensive knowledge of the law and is a gifted advocate who commands the attention of the judge and jury. I give him my highest recommendation."

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Mary Bartee

Litigation lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with John in preparing for a recent trial on a highly contested, difficult probate case. His experience, advice and participation were instrumental in our client's victory at trial. I wholeheartedly recommend John in the litigation and probate fields and look forward to working with him again in the near future."

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Keith Morris

Litigation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is my partner and one of the finest lawyers I know. It is a privilege to practice law with him. He has mentored me in how to prepare for and try cases and always helped me whenever I needed it. I endorse John."

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Kami D'Olive

Probate lawyer

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Nicole Sain

Probate lawyer

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Jason Ostrom

Litigation lawyer

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Mary Bartee

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Charles Murnane

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John Stum

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Kenneth Scott

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Michael Fuqua

Probate lawyer

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Erin Jones

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Keith Morris

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2025

updated on 12/16/2025

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 12/14/2021

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 12/14/2021

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2021

updated on 12/14/2021

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

N/A

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, The Klevenhagen Law Firm, PLLC

2010 - Present

Partner, Jones Morris Klevenhagen, LLP

2009 - Present

Presiding Judge, City of Piney Point Village, Texas

2003 - Present

Associate Judge, City of Spring Valley, Texas

1997 - 2005

Attorney, The Lewis Law Firm

Associations

Houston Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

100 Club

Crimestoppers

Chapelwood Methodist Church

University of Houston Alumni

Texas Exes

Sample of Legal Cases

Kangas v. Leeder

Judge found in favor my client, no money owed.

State v. Potticary

Not Guilty

Hutchison v. Stone

Jury found for my client and awarded punitive damages.

Nguyen v. Apple Auto Shop

Jury found for my client. No money owed.

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Education

1997

University of Houston

1994

University of Texas System, Austin

BBA

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