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James H. (Jim) Horton Divorce & Family Law Attorney in Denton, TX

Denton, TX 76201

James H. (Jim) Horton serves clients across Denton, Texas in divorce and family law cases, including divorce mediation, postnuptial agreements, collaborative divorce, and divorce.

James H. (Jim) Horton helps clients in Denton and throughout Texas with divorce and family law matters.

Updated: October 13, 2026 · General information, not legal advice

Focus
Mediation & Collaborative Law, Probate & Estate Administration
Family law matters in Denton
Family Law Attorney in Denton, TX
Divorce Mediation Attorney in Denton, TX
Divorce Lawyer in Denton, TX
Contact
Phone: +19403821561
Address: 1513 North Locust Street · Denton, TX 76201
Website: https://www.jameshorton.attorney
Background
Licensed state: Texas
Licensed since: 1978
Law school: Texas Tech University School of Law
Education: Texas Tech University, 1978, Doctor of Jurisprudence, Texas Tech University, 1975, Bachelor of Arts
Certifications: Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1998
Professional activity: Texas, 1978; State Bar Family Law Section, 1978 – Present; Texas Criminal Lawyers, 1982 – Present; Lake Dallas, TX, Former Judge, Hickory Creek, TX, Former Judge, Valley View, TX, Former City Attorney, Lewisville, TX, Former Judge; Municipal Judge, City of Denton; Denton Co. Bar Association, Past Secretary, 1978 – Present; Denton Co. Criminal Lawyers Association, Past President, 1986 – Present; Member of the State Bar of Texas, Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member of the Denton County Criminal Bar Association (Past President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer), Member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, Member of the Denton County Bar Association (Past Secretary/Treasurer); Spoke at CLE in Denton, Texas
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