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The Texas Board of Legal Specialization maintains a free, public directory of all board certified attorneys and paralegals in the state.
Search the Official TBLS DirectoryYou will be directed to the official Texas Board of Legal Specialization website at tbls.org to complete your search. The search is free and available to the public.
Why This Directory Matters
The directory is hosted and operated by TBLS — not by this website. When you search, you are using an official resource maintained by the organization established by the Texas Supreme Court to oversee legal specialization in Texas.
There are many lawyer-search websites on the internet. Some are legitimate resources; others are paid directories where attorneys pay to appear. The TBLS directory is different because inclusion is not purchased — it is earned. Every attorney listed in the directory has met the rigorous standards set by TBLS and has been independently verified through examination, experience review, and peer evaluation.
When you search this directory, you are not looking at an advertising platform. You are looking at a credentialing database maintained by the organization the Texas Supreme Court authorized for exactly this purpose.
How to Search
By Specialty Area
Choose from any of the 28 attorney specialty areas recognized by TBLS. This is the most common way to start your search. For example, if you need a criminal defense attorney, select "Criminal Law." If you need help with a divorce, select "Family Law."
By Attorney Name
If you already know an attorney's name and want to verify whether they are board certified, enter their name directly into the search.
By City
Search for board certified attorneys located in a specific Texas city, such as Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, or any other city in the state.
By County
Search by Texas county. This is useful if you are in a smaller community or want to see which board certified attorneys serve your area.
By ZIP Code
Search by ZIP code to find board certified attorneys near your specific location.
Tips for Your Search
Start with the specialty area.
If you are not sure which specialty area matches your legal issue, review our Specialty Areas page for descriptions of what each area covers.
Try different search criteria.
If your initial search returns few results, try broadening your search area. For example, search by county instead of city, or try a nearby ZIP code.
Verify the credential directly.
The TBLS directory is the definitive source. If an attorney claims to be board certified, you can confirm it here.
It's one factor in your decision.
Finding a board certified attorney is a strong starting point, but you should also consider other factors when choosing a lawyer, such as their experience with your case type, communication style, fees, and whether you feel comfortable working with them.
Ready to start your search?
Find a Board Certified AttorneyThis search is conducted through the official Texas Board of Legal Specialization website.
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