Jose Calderon

Jose Calderon is the founder and trial attorney of Calderon Law Firm, where he focuses on personal injury cases, including car and truck accidents. He began his career at leading personal injury firms in Texas, gaining experience with hundreds of cases before launching his firm to better serve clients.

Jose earned a degree in History from the University of Texas, where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta honor society. He later earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston on a Dean’s Merit Scholarship, building a strong academic foundation for litigation and trial advocacy.

Jose is a trial-focused attorney who has represented clients across a wide range of personal injury matters. He has argued cases at multiple levels of the Texas court system, including a rare live argument before the Texas Tenth Court of Appeals, demonstrating skill, preparation, and courtroom confidence.

His work has earned significant professional recognition. Jose was named to The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list in his second year of practice. He has also been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list every year since 2020.

Jose is fluent in Spanish and serves a diverse client base. His commitment to justice began through volunteer work with nonprofit organizations, including the Workers Defense Project and the Austin Tenants’ Council, where he provided direct legal support to individuals facing unsafe housing and unlawful evictions.

Jose Calderon remains closely involved in every case his firm handles, emphasizing communication, transparency, and results. His approach blends trial readiness with personal care, ensuring clients feel supported throughout the legal process. He continues to build his practice around accountability, service, and strong advocacy for injured individuals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Trial Attorney, The Calderon Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Texas at Austin
  BS in History

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