Pearland, Texas was originally known as Mark Belt, Texas in the late 1800s. The city’s name was eventually changed to Pearland in 1893 because of the abundance of Pear trees being grown. Because of a series of natural disasters there are no longer pear trees in Pearland. Forbes Magazine has ranked Pearland as the 34^th fastest growing city in the nation. In 2000, Pearland had a population of 38,000 residents and it has since grown to about 90,000 residents in 2008 in part due to its popularity as a suburban oasis among many Houston lawyers.

LegalMatch can help you find the right Pearland lawyer to represent your legal interests. Pearland is largely a residential and single family community, making lawyers in Pearland well experienced in real estate and family law. In addition, Pearland lawyers can represent your probate interests, business cases, and bankruptcy filings.

Lawyers in Pearland can have their cases tried in one of three courts: Fort Bend County District Court, Harris County District Court, or Brazoria County District Court. Cases heard in these district courts are either civil or criminal in nature. These courts have original jurisdiction over all felony criminal matters and civil actions requiring over $200 in damages. In addition, district courts hear all juvenile cases, family matters, and cases involving property and probate.

LegalMatch is the ideal tool to help you find the most qualified lawyer to adequately represent your case in court. Using LegalMatch’s directory of attorneys in Pearland, you can review a lawyers experience, availability and rates before deciding on your representation.

For more information about laws in Pearland, please visit the following links:

• Brazoria County Law Library
• State Bar of Texas
• Texas Courts Online
• Houston Bar Association
• Lawyer Referral Services in Harris County, TX