Referlex County Almanac · Texas · 2026 ed.
Jefferson County
County seat: Beaumont · Texas
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Overview
In Jefferson County, the docket leans domestic — family matters account for 41,380 of 98,998 filings logged since 2014, more than any other practice area.
Total filings
98,998
Criminal
29,992
Civil
27,626
Family
41,380
Attorneys
13,294
Coverage
2014–2026
Busiest year
2015
Largest area
Family
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Filings by year
Criminal29,992Civil27,626Family41,380
Peak 2015 · 9,825 filings03
Case mix
98,998
FILINGS
Criminal29,99230.3%
Civil27,62627.9%
Family41,38041.8%
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Top attorneys
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Beaumont lawyers by practice area
Personal Injury lawyers2,430 attorneys →Civil Litigation lawyers1,435 attorneys →Debt & Contracts lawyers1,144 attorneys →Divorce lawyers813 attorneys →Child Custody & Support lawyers447 attorneys →Property & Real Estate lawyers283 attorneys →Family Law lawyers275 attorneys →Felony Defense lawyers260 attorneys →Tax lawyers170 attorneys →Employment lawyers40 attorneys →