Post-Conviction Relief in Houston, Texas
Explore Houston, TX post-conviction help, local court records, Article 11.07 writ resources, and clearly labeled providers.
Houston records: Harris County and neighboring counties
A Houston mailing address can point to Harris, Fort Bend or Montgomery County. The Harris County District Clerk offers a criminal case search, but that search is not a metro-wide repository. Before using it, read the judgment’s county, court number and cause number. A family member living in Houston may also be helping with a conviction from a completely different county; the family’s present address does not move that file to Harris County.
For a Harris County case, use the criminal search to identify the court and available docket entries, then ask the District Clerk about copies of the particular judgment, plea papers or orders needed. For a Fort Bend conviction, the county’s District Clerk page has a separate online-records route, including historical records. Keep documents from each office in separate folders so similar defendant names or unrelated charges do not become one combined case history.
Houston also has federal criminal cases. Check whether the judgment says United States District Court or a Texas district court before choosing a provider or purchasing records. A county search does not establish the status of a federal appeal. When comparing help, ask whether the provider can work with the actual court record and whether its service includes representation or only research and document preparation.
Texas providers and resources
These listings publish relevant services or resources for Texas. They do not establish an office in Houston. Confirm current intake and court coverage.
Listings have no scores or ratings. Listing methodology
Post-Conviction Relief Center (PCRC)
Non-attorney legal support and document preparation for people representing themselves. PCRC operates this directory; services do not include attorney representation.
L&L Law Group, PLLC
DFW law firm publishing Article 11.07 and 11.072 habeas services. Confirm case fit and geographic coverage directly.
Jessica Graf Law
Attorney practice offering Texas Article 11.07 habeas applications and criminal appellate work.
Bennett & Bennett
Houston attorney practice publishing statewide Texas post-conviction habeas services. Consultation and litigation fees are described on its site.
Innocence Project of Texas
Free investigative and legal services for people incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. Review its case criteria before applying.
Texas Indigent Defense Commission — Innocence Projects
Official list of Texas law-school innocence projects. A resource directory rather than a commercial service.
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Common questions
Will the Harris search find every Houston conviction?
No. Houston-area cases can belong to other counties or to federal court. Match the court on the judgment first.
PCRC offers non-attorney legal support and document preparation for pro se clients.
Updated October 8, 2026. General information; the appropriate filing, deadline, and relief depend on the case. Provider information is based on linked public pages, not a licensing audit.