Get to Know Attorney Jason Horton
A Lawyer for the People
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Mr. Horton did amazing work with my case. I was facing a felony charge and Mr. Horton was able to not only keep me from going to trial, he was able to have the whole case dismissed. He even went a step further and is having the arrest itself expunged. I highly recommend Mr. Horton if you find yourself facing any serious charges. He is worth every penny paid. I hope to never need attorney again but if I do Mr. Horton will be my first call. He is very friendly and doesn't mind answering any question you might have. I truly felt like he cared and I was comfortable with his abilities from day- Jonathan H.
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Jason Horton is an amazing attorney! By the time my court date arrived, I had full confidence in his ability to represent me … I did not think that was possible. Jason exhibits true care and compassion for his clients that I didn’t realized existed outside of movies. It’s also very obvious his is highly respected by his professional peers. The cherry on top has to be his wonderful assistant, Teresa! I am forever grateful to have found this superb team. I pray that I never again find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney, but if I do this will ALWAYS be the one I call.- Candace H.
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Absolutely amazing work is done here. Jason and Teresa are two of the friendliest people I have ever come across and I am so glad I chose them to handle my case. If you need a lawyer PLEASE take my advice and choose Jason Horton. He truly cares and is great at what he does.- Sierra C.
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Me. Horton did an excellent job representing me. He is very informative and takes the time to answer any questions you may have. I don’t plan to ever need an attorney again but if I do Mr. Horton will be who I use- Todd R.
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Jason was fabulous to work with! He explained the process to us and answered all our questions openly and honestly. We could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent us during difficult times!- Kevin G.
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Mr. Horton was awesome super nice guy and very good at what he does got me a way better result then I ever expected I will always have high regards and respect for him and would recommend him to anyone thank you Jason happy holidays to you and your family sir.- Artie H.
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Jason represented me in my case and did an amazing job. I was found not guilty. I appreciate Jason so much and would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer. He always took the time to answer any questions I had. He was never in a hurry and always took the time to listen to my concerns. Thank you Jason for a terrific job. Jason always treated me with respect and caring. . He is truly the best lawyer around.- Darlene W.
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Jason Horton is hands down the best lawyer I have dealt with. He shows that he truly cares about his clients through the entire process and he is not just out to take your money. Through my experience, Jason lead me through every step, and made sure I was okay and doing well in school while anxiously waiting for trial. I will always recommend this kind-hearted man as a lawyer for anyone. He won this trial for me and I do not regret choosing him as my lawyer.- Rachel A.
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About
Jason was born in Kilgore, Texas and graduated Valedictorian from Iola High School in Iola, Texas. He attended Texas Lutheran University on a PACESETTER Scholarship, started as running back on the Texas Lutheran University football team, and graduated with honors in 2000. He was awarded a scholarship to attend Texas Tech School of Law, graduating with honors in 2003.
Immediately upon graduating from law school, Jason began his legal career as an associate at a Texarkana civil law firm, handling everything from complex class action and business litigation to personal injury, criminal law, family law and probate matters. Jason then narrowed his legal focus to one of his favorite areas of law- criminal trial and appellate work. After becoming a named member of Harrelson, Horton & Matteson, Jason decided to continue his law practice on his own by forming Jason Horton Law in 2010.
Jason is married to a Texarkana native, and the two enjoy spending time with their two children, traveling, and staying involved in the Texarkana community.
Experience
- Trial counsel in over 50 federal criminal cases, including capital murder
- Appellate counsel in 65 state and federal direct appeals, including oral arguments at the Texas Sixth Court of Appeals and Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
- Trial counsel in over 1,000 Arkansas and Texas state court criminal cases
- 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).
Awards
- AV-rated and a past President of the Texarkana Bar Association
- Jason has met the stringent nomination requirements of becoming a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer in the fields of criminal and appellate law
- Served as Panel Chair of the State Bar of Texas District 1 Grievance Committee
- Voted a Top Texarkana Lawyer by ALT Magazine (2015 - 2021)
- Awarded the Bob Black Bar Leaders Award from Texas Tech School of Law in 2015
- Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
Education
- B.A., with honorsTexas Lutheran University - College. 2000
- J.D., with honorsTexas Tech School of Law - Graduate School. 2003
Bar Admissions
- Texas (2003)
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2003)
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas (2005)
- Arkansas (2004)
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas (2004)
- United States District Court, Eastern and Western District of Arkansas (2004)
- United States Supreme Court (2014)
- United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (2016)
Awards
Community Involvement
- State Bar of Texas Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel Grievance Committee, 2015—2020 (Panel Chair)
- Special Conflicts Judge in the District Court of Little River County, Arkansas, 2013—present
- Arkansas Bar Association Leadership Academy Graduate, 2011
- District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III’s Investiture Committee Member, 2015
- Texarkana Bar Association, President, 2014–15; Vice President, 2013–14; Treasurer, 2005–07 and 2011–13
- Northeast Texas Bar Association, 3rd Vice President, 2017—present
- Leadership Texarkana Graduate, 2009; Board Member, 2015–2016
- Texarkana Teen Court Judge and Teen Court Trainer, 2003–2008