Atty. Hector J. Torres
Current and Former Adjunct Professor, South Texas College, teaching courses in Business Law and Civil Litigation. Director, 2 terms, Hidalgo County Bar Association/Foundation.
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About Hector J. Torres at a glance
Hector J. Torres is a Member based in Edinburg, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Hector J. Torres, PC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth C (1990). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 1990) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Former Director, 2 terms, Hidalgo County Bar Association/Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Edinburg, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Current and Former Adjunct Professor, South Texas College, teaching courses in Business Law and Civil Litigation
- Director, 2 terms, Hidalgo County Bar Association/Foundation
- Former felony and misdemeanor Prosecutor, Hidalgo County District Attorneys Office
- Former Board Member, Rio Grand Valley Habitat For Humanity
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Hector J. Torres is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Hector J. Torres is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Hector J. Torres is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Hector J. Torres is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Hector J. Torres is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edinburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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