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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
32 years | 4,000 cases
32 years | 250 cases
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607 Park Grove Drive, Suite B, Houston, TX, 77450
5605 N. MacArthur, 10th Floor, Irving, TX, 75038
1777 NE Loop 410, Suite 600, San Antonio, TX, 78217
221 Kansas Street, Suite 700, El Paso, TX, 79901
52 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jeff | August 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very Responsive!
Mr Heston and his staff were very responsive and always answered all of my questions and concerns. The portal system they have is easy to navigate and works great. Going through something like this is a really big life decision and you want to know that you’re covered by someone that knows how to nav...
Posted by Stephen | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
First Class law firm
Heston Law handled out bankruptcy. The staff who worked with us was so very patient and kind. The relieved our fears and put up with out slow response for the work product they needed. Not only did they do a stellar job with us, they also gave us a good deal of education regarding our credit future w...
Posted by Jasmin | October 15, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Mr. Heston and his Staff are the best!
Mr. Heston and his Staff were extremely helpful in helping me successfully handle my bankruptcy case. From the time he took my case to the time my case was discharged, Mr. Heston and Staff explained everything step by step, guided me through the information gathering period, stood beside me and repr...
Posted by family_man35 | June 29, 2014 | Car Accidents
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I was worried about a law suit. He went above & beyond to get me info on the case. Also insuring me it was a car wreck. Insurance will handle it. Giving me peace. Thank you so much Mr. Heston.
Posted by Edward | September 09, 2009
Great Bankruptcy Attorney
Mr. Heston, put my wife and I at ease the moment we stepped into his office. All his staff are very professional and were very attentive to our questions. Mr. Heston answered all our questions and got our case going very quickly. He is very personable and we could not have got anyone any better. ...
"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 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