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After graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law and clerking at the Texas Supreme Court, I established my own law practice in 1994.
Initially, I practiced in consumer bankruptcy only, handling thousands of chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases.
Over time, I broadened the focus of my practice to where I now assist people in resovling their debts in many different manners, including bankruptcy, debt lawsuit defense, student loan assistance, and debt settlement. Also, we assist our clients in pursuing consumer law claims they may have against their creditors, including FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, and Texas Finance Code violations.
Over the years, I have helped thousands of clients get rid of many millions of dollars of debt.
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32 years | 4,000 cases
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52 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Debt Settlement
Posted by Stacey | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Exceptional Legal Representation
Heston law firm handled my credit card judgment for me. They were extremely professional, kept me in the loop throughout the entire process, their fees were extremely reasonable and my case was dismissed resulting in removal of my judgment and subsequent improvement in my credit. I would highly recom...
Posted by Michelle | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Solid Service - Good Results
I had an old credit card debt that I had been remiss in dealing with, my mistake. I received copious solicitation letters, but something seemed different about the Heston Firm. They were a little bit more expensive, but you get what you pay for! I got a great settlement, wonderful communication, a...
Posted by Patricia | June 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Eased fears and worries
We were so afraid of the unknown about debt settlements, we didn't know how to approach the process, nor the effect it would have in our situation, Mr. Heston carefully listened and analyzed which Chapter would be in our best interest because of our situation, Rebecca his paralegal sent us an email ...
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2015 | Debt Settlement
Short and Sweet!
If you need assistance with financial debt issues, hire James Heston! Great results and staff. Hope not to need his help again, but if I did, I would be a repeat customer.
Posted by Kandy | October 15, 2014 | Debt Settlement
Awesome and Personable Attorney
I hired Mr Heston to work on a debt case for me. During the time of service he kept me up to date and was always willing to answer any questions I may have had about my cases. No matter what time I emailed him, I always rec'd a timely response! Payments were reasonable and he worked with me to kee...
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am particularly impressed with Mr. Heston's help for debtors who are trying to represent themselves in court."
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Debt collection lawyer
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
1994 - Present
Senior Attorney, Heston Law Firm, PC and Heston Ciment, PLLC
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2000 - Present
Houston Association of Debtor Attorneys
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1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
Student Loan Defaults, Lawsuits, and Bankruptcy
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Legal Answers
Legal Guides
What does "debt contract disposed" mean?
24 Jan 2015
Can a judgement attach to your homestead . I am also disabled and need to sell to reduce my housing cost.
21 Jan 2015
Can i sue a property management company for putting false info on my credit bureau?
15 Dec 2014
Bank Garnishments on Joint Bank Accounts - Can You Get the Other Person's Money Released?
29 Apr 2015
Bank Account Garnishments in Texas: Can you Defeat Them and Get Your Money Back?
24 Aug 2014
How Long Until My Bad Debt is Behind Me?
30 Jun 2014