Atty. Jack Ladd
Jack Ladd is a fourth-generation Midlander and current City Councilman for District 3. Jack is an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Midland High School, The University of Texas at Austin, and Texas Tech University where he earned an MBA and JD simultaneously.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 14+ Years Experience
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About Jack Ladd at a Glance
Jack Ladd is an Attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Morales Law Office, Attorneys at Law, PLLC.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on trusts, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (2012) and New Mexico (2013). Educated at Texas Tech School of Law, Lubbock (J.D., 2012) and The University of Texas (B.A. History, 2005). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jack Ladd
- Jack Ladd is a fourth-generation Midlander and current City Councilman for District 3
- Jack is an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Midland High School, The University of Texas at Austin, and Texas Tech University where he earned an MBA and JD simultaneously
- Jack has run successful Republican campaigns for the US House of Representatives and Texas House
- He is a practicing attorney and former legislative staffer for US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and State Representative Tryon Lewis
- He is married to wife Elana Ladd
- Jack is licensed to practice in both Texas and New Mexico
Honors & Awards
• Eagle Scout • Advanced Mock Trial Champion, Texas Tech School of Law, 2012 Current/Past Affiliations: • City Councilman, Midland, TX, November 2019 - Present • Metropolitan Planning Organization, Vice Chairman • Midland Parks and Recreation Commission, Committee Member • Aphasia Center of West Texas, Board Member • Harmony Home, Odessa, TX, Board Member • Young Professionals of Odessa, Founding Member Relevant Past Employment Positions: Atkins, Hollman, Peacock, Lyon, Lewis, and Durrell • Odessa, TX • Associate • June 2012 – August 2014
Practice Areas Explained
Jack Ladd's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack Ladd handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Trusts in Austin
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Criminal Defense in Austin
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Family Law in Austin
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Business & Corporate Law in Austin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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 venue, 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Jack Ladd
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jack Ladd's practice in the field of trusts, criminal defense, family law, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jack Ladd brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and New Mexico, Jack Ladd can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, criminal defense, and family law, Jack Ladd can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Jack Ladd attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jack Ladd Handles in Austin
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