James B. Heston

James B. Heston

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 32 years

Debt collection Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Debt & Lending Agreements, Debt Settlement, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

607 Park Grove Drive, Suite B, Houston, TX

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 40%

I have successfully defeated thousands of credit card lawsuits. If I defeat yours, you don't have to pay anything to the creditor. Accepting cases throughout Texas.

32 years | 4,000 cases

40%
Debt and Lending Agreements 30%

I have successfully defeated thousands of credit card lawsuits. If I defeat yours, you don't have to pay anything to the creditor. Accepting cases throughout Texas.

32 years | 4,000 cases

30%
Debt Settlement 20%

32 years | 250 cases

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

I can help you get rid of your credit card debt. Over 5000 bankruptcy cases handled.

32 years | 5,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Heston Law Firm

607 Park Grove Drive, Suite B, Houston, TX, 77450

Heston Law Firm

5605 N. MacArthur, 10th Floor, Irving, TX, 75038

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1777 NE Loop 410, Suite 600, San Antonio, TX, 78217

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221 Kansas Street, Suite 700, El Paso, TX, 79901

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James B. Heston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by Joseph | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Great lawyer

Mr. Heston and Rebecca made the Chapter 7 filing process a lot easier to deal with through their great service. Moreover, all my questions were answered when starting the process, and during the process Rebecca was always quick to update me or respond to questions about my case. Ultimately, Mr. Hesto...n and his team were very professional and wonderful to correspond with for my legal matter.

Posted by Robert | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Most Excellent and Caring Debt Lawyer

This gentleman here, did a lot of movements for both of us, have it not been for him and his team, we would have still been in a big predicament. He has the compassion and teaching as to what he can do for you and the situation that you are in, and will immediately work on your case regardless of the... amount of cases he has. Trust us that Mr. James B. Heston will do anything that he can to solve the issue, in our case it involved the freezing of a check account who was not involved in any of the problems of the person, but still the debt collection company froze the account, because of an error a banker did on the customer's account. Last would be filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy for the other person, which helped clear their record and start getting a peaceful life back thanks to James B. Heston and his team. We apologize for doing this late, but we are really, really grateful to Mr. Heston and his team. Thank you so much and may God Bless you sir and your team also. Best Regards

Posted by Rodney | February 07, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Grateful For the Assistance of James Heston

Mr. Heston and his associates were extremely helpful in regards to my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. They were all concerned with my well being, accessible via telephone and e-mail along with making me feel comfortable during scheduled meetings during office visits. Mr. Heston provided me with excellent ...guidance, keeping me informed and up to date on the progress of my case, even going so far as to answer my e-mail questions while he was on vacation with his family. The final resolution to my case was a formal discharge of my unsecured debts of nearly $100,000 from the bankruptcy court.

Posted by Joseph | January 11, 2012 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Mr Heston

Mr Heston was always there for any question I might have. I high recommend Mr Heston for legal matter pertaining to Chapter 7.

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James B. Heston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Damian Abreo

Debt settlement lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for James for a number of years. He is an honest man and works very hard to stay on top of changes in his field of practice and ahead of his adversaries. James is one of the most sophisticated debt defense lawyers around. He and his firm will provide an actual defense, not merely attempt to settle your debt."

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Thomas Bair

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Famularo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Heston provides his clients with solid legal advice."

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John O'Brien

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Philip Henshaw

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James is a very good lawyer. If you have debt problems he is who I would refer you to. He cares and has a very good system for getting results."

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Lynda Wesley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am particularly impressed with Mr. Heston's help for debtors who are trying to represent themselves in court."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Pamela Stewart

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jonathan Johnson

Debt collection lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2016

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2015

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2014

Excellent Rating, AVVO

2014

A Rating, Better Business Bureau

1992

Dean's Merit Scholarship, Pepperdine University

1991

Dean's Merit Scholarship, Pepperdine University

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Senior Attorney, Heston Law Firm, PC and Heston Ciment, PLLC

Associations

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2000 - Present

Houston Association of Debtor Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

Educap vs. My Client

Defendant Won

Midland Funding, LLC vs. My Client

Defendant Won

Cavalry SPV I, LLC vs. My Client

Defendant Won

Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. My Client

Defendant Won

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust vs. My Client

Defendant Won

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust vs. My Client

Defendant Won

Pride Acquisitions

Defendant Won

JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. My Client

Defendant Won

Capital One vs. My Client

Defendant Won

Asset Acceptance vs. My Client

Defendant Won

Global Acceptance Credit Co. vs. My Client

Defendant Won

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust vs. My Client

Defendant won

Chase Bank vs. My Client

Defendant Won

FIA Card Services vs. My Client

Defendant Won

American Express vs. My Client

Defendant won

CACH, LLC vs. My Client

Defendant Won

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Education

1993

Pepperdine School Of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Washington University in St. Louis

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Student Loan Default: Repayment Options, Collections and Bankruptcy

Student Loan Defaults, Lawsuits, and Bankruptcy

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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