Jason Horton

Jason Horton is a criminal defense lawyer at Jason Horton Law, with broad experience in trial and appellate work. He represents clients in Texas, Arkansas, federal courts, and state courts, with a focus on serious criminal matters. His practice includes appeals, drug crimes, DWI defense, expungement, federal crimes, probation violations, and white collar crimes. He brings steady preparation, clear advice, and strong courtroom skill to people facing difficult charges and uncertain outcomes, including cases that may affect liberty, reputation, employment, and future opportunities.

Jason earned his B.A. with honors from Texas Lutheran University in 2000 after graduating as valedictorian from Iola High School. He then earned his J.D. with honors from Texas Tech School of Law in 2003. His legal education gave him a strong base in research, writing, advocacy, and courtroom procedure. He also received scholarships during his studies, reflecting his academic discipline and commitment to building a serious legal career focused on skilled legal representation for clients in challenging criminal cases.

Jason began his law career at a Texarkana civil law firm, where he handled complex litigation, business disputes, personal injury, criminal law, family law, and probate matters. He later narrowed his work to criminal trial and appellate practice. His experience includes trial counsel work in more than 50 federal criminal cases, appellate counsel in 65 direct appeals, and trial counsel in more than 1,000 Arkansas and Texas state criminal cases. He has argued before important appellate courts with preparation.

Jason Horton has helped people by defending their rights, explaining the legal process, and pursuing strong results in serious cases. His record includes arguments involving the death penalty, double jeopardy issues, and jury verdicts of acquittal in state and federal courts. Clients have described him as caring, respectful, prepared, and willing to answer questions. His professional service, leadership roles, awards, and criminal defense experience show a lawyer committed to protecting each client through careful and forceful advocacy in court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Jason Horton Law
• President, Texarkana Bar Association
• Board Member, Leadership Texarkana Graduate
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association Leadership Academy Graduate
• Special Conflicts Judge, District Court of Little River County, Arkansas
• Committee Member, District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III’s Investiture
• Panel Chair, State Bar of Texas Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel Grievance Committee

Licensed State

• Arkansas
• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Lutheran University
  Bachelor of Arts

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