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Jessica Catherine Worden

Jessica Catherine Worden

4.9
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Bastrop, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Probate

1106 Main Street, #80, Bastrop, TX

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Divorce, custody suits, grandparent access, termination of parental rights, adoption, adult and minor name changes, CPS defense

16 years

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

Parole and Probation revocation. Misdemeanors.

16 years

20%
Probate 20%

Creation of Wills and other estate planning documents. Probate of Will or non-will estates.

15 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 4 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Worden Law Firm - www.wordenlawfirm.com

1106 Main Street, #80, Bastrop, TX, 78602

The Worden Law Firm - www.wordenlawfirm.com

254 Maple Street, #8196, Lynn, MA, 01904

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Jessica Catherine Worden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 74 reviews

Posted by Dylan | August 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Saved the day in a pinch!

Jessica is excellent - sharp, competent and knowledgable. She was able to quickly turn a separation agreement around for me in a time crunch and handled it professionally and thoroughly. Jessica goes above and beyond for her clients. Jessica was thoughtful and thorough and leaves no stone unturned. I... felt protected and cared for and that my time was valuable to her. Highly recommend The Worden Law Firm!

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer to work with.

Needed a divorce lawyer doing COVID-19 and Jessica was there to guide me through the process. I was going though a lot at the time so I needed someone to quickly take action and work through the divorce proceedings with me. We got everything done online in a timely manner. Plus when the divorce was f...inalized, she sent additional information and agencies that I need to contact to change my last name. Jessica Worden will be my first choice for other legal issues in the future.

Posted by Monica | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Attorney!

Jessica is terrific and always available to answer my questions and assist me with my concerns. She is very knowledgeable and always kept me informed on the status of my case. I highly recommend The Worden Law Firm.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An Amazing Attorney

I hired Jessica after three awful attorneys I had for my divorce case. She was able to complete the job even though my ex would not cooperate. She put a stop to the stalling. A lot of attorneys will stall to cost you more money. They will lie to you to cost you more money, but thankfully Jessica is n...ot a dishonest attorney. She will get what you are requesting and nothing more or less saving you money and headaches. She will give you honest advice and represent you in court thoroughly even when you can't attend! I am very grateful to have had her on my case. She was able to get the judge to order my ex to pay half of the fees she charged me along with some other money he owed me. I would still be going through that never ending divorce if I had not hired her. Thank you again Jessica you truly are an awesome attorney.

Posted by Jessica | September 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Attorney

Fantastic attorney. My husband and I hired Jessica to represent us in a frivolous lawsuit involving his (unbalanced) extended family This lady is sharp and has a wonderful sense of humor as well. She made us feel at ease during a very stressful time and everything went EXACTLY as she said it would. ...A judge sided in our favor and Jessica made sure we were reimbursed for our legal expenses. She went the extra mile to look out for her clients. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

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Jessica Catherine Worden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jessica and I were opposing counsel on a divorce with unique (and difficult) real property issues. Jessica was always courteous in her dealings with me, but, more so, she worked with me to ensure that we reached a final result that was fair to both of our clients. As a result, I endorse Jessica Worden for divorce and family law matters."

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Julia Martindill

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica is a dedicated and compassionate attorney. She is highly experienced in criminal defense and family law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lesli Jahangiri

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jessica is very smart and is dedicated to her clients. She is quick to resolve issues in her client's favor and is also an excellent litigator. She is a valued colleague!"

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Julia Martindill

Family lawyer

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Lesli Jahangiri

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Environmental Law Scholarship, Houston Bar Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Solo Practioner, The Worden Law Firm

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, Harris County Attorney's Office - Environmental Section

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Associations

2022 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

2022 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Education

2009

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Southern Connecticut State University

MA - Masters

2000

Loyola University Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2005

Languages

English

Activity

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