Jason Horton

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Jason Horton: Attorney with Jason Horton Law
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Jason represents individuals and corporations charged with criminal, regulatory, and administrative violations in Texas and Arkansas State and Federal Courts. Jason also maintains an active appellate practice. Jason has successfully argued against the imposition of the death penalty at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. (U.S. v. Larcade), argued for the applicability of double jeopardy at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (Pearson v. State), and received multiple jury verdicts of acquittal in both State and Federal Courts (i.e., U.S. v. Cecil Parker; State of Texas v. Vladamir Caballero).

Jason is AV-rated and a past President of the Texarkana Bar Association. Jason currently serves as Panel Chair of the State Bar of Texas District 1 Grievance Committee. Jason has been voted a Top Texarkana Lawyer by ALT Magazine (2015-present) and was awarded the Bob Black Bar Leaders Award from Texas Tech School of Law in 2015. Jason is also a Texas Bar Foundation Fellow.

Jason was a running back at Texas Lutheran University and graduated with honors in 2000. Jason graduated with honors from Texas Tech School of Law in 2003. Jason is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Areas of Practice (56)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Boating While Intoxicated
  • Theft of Property
  • Possession of Marijuana and other Controlled Substances
  • Terroristic Threats
  • Shoplifting
  • Speeding
  • Injury to Animals
  • Fleeing
  • Unlawful Possession of a Weapon or Firearm
  • Voyeurism
  • Misdemeanor Assault and Battery
  • Domestic Assault and Battery
  • Indecency
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Aggravated Battery
  • Armed Robbery
  • Arson
  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon
  • Battery
  • Battery on Officer
  • Burglary
  • Cocaine Possession
  • Child Abuse
  • Child Enticement
  • Criminal Threats
  • Extortion
  • False Imprisonment
  • Felony Assault and Battery
  • Felony DUI
  • Felony Indecent Exposure
  • Felony Resisting Arrest
  • Felony Theft
  • Felony Violent Crime
  • Forgery
  • Grand Theft
  • Grand Theft Auto
  • Intoxication Manslaughter
  • Kidnapping
  • Marital Rape
  • Lewd/Lascivious Conduct
  • Murder
  • Perjury
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Practicing Without License (Medicine/Dentistry)
  • Resisting with Violence
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Battery
  • Tampering with Evidence
  • Vehicular Assault
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Violent Offenses
  • Appeals
  • DWI Defense
  • Expungement
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Texas Lutheran University, B.A., with honors, 2000
Law School Attended:
Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2003
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2003, Texas; 2003, United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 2004, Arkansas; 2004, United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas; 2004, United States District Court, Eastern and Western District of Arkansas; 2005, United States District Court, Southern District of Texas; 2014, United States Supreme Court
Memberships:
State Bar of Texas; Arkansas Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Arkansas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member 2009-present); Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Texarkana Bar Association (Treasurer 2005-2007); Texas, Arkansas and Texarkana Young Lawyers Associations.
Birth Information:
Kilgore, Texas, October 27, 1977
ISLN:
917609150

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Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (33 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/30/21 in Criminal Law

    One of the best and hardest working attorneys I know. The best in Northeast Texas.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/25/19 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/17/19 in Criminal Law

    I have worked on cases with Jason as well as handled co-defendants in the same case with him. I have found him to be a smart, hardworking lawyer, dedicated to doing a good job for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/19 in Federal Criminal Law

    I always recommend Jason to those seeking legal assistance with criminal matters. He is my first call if I have a question in that area.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/11/19 in Appellate Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/11/19 in Criminal Law

    Jason Horton is an honest, humble, hard working trial lawyer. He has tremendous research and writing skills as well as being very skilled in his trial work. He is well regarded and respected as a lawyer, a husband, and a dad...his work ethic and over... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/11/19 in Criminal Law

    Mr. Horton exhibits the highest standards of ethics, knowledge and experience I have see in a criminal attorney. He does credit to his peers and co-workers. I highly recommend Mr. Horton as often as I can.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/11/19 in Criminal Law

    Mr. Jason Horton is an excellent attorney. He also makes himself available to discuss / mentor on professional challenges such as business operations matters and professional ethics matters.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Attorney on 09/11/19 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/11/19 in Criminal Law

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (31 reviews)
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430-542-0647  Phone

903-792-2100  Fax

www.jasonhortonlaw.com

www.jasonhortonlaw.com/jason-horton

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