About Colon Law Firm — Civil Rights Houston, Texas
Colon Law Firm provides civil rights Houston individuals and families depend on when legal disputes touch fundamental rights in Harris County. The firm serves clients across multiple practice areas — including family law, immigration, and civil rights matters — representing clients in both state courts and, where federal law applies, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Houston. The firm’s practice reflects the diversity of civil rights legal needs in one of the country’s most diverse cities.
Civil rights in Houston take many forms. Families facing immigration proceedings, parents involved in custody disputes with civil liberties implications, and individuals confronting employment discrimination or housing rights violations all require an attorney who understands both the legal framework and the human stakes involved. Colon Law Firm approaches each case with attention to the specific rights at issue and the most effective strategy available in Harris County courts and Texas law.
What Clients Say
Clients describe Colon Law Firm as attentive and client-focused. The firm is recognized for taking time to understand each person’s situation and for providing clear, practical guidance on the legal options available in Harris County and Texas courts.
Civil Rights Houston — Practice Areas & Services
- Civil rights representation — protecting individual rights in Harris County courts and the Southern District of Texas
- Family law — custody, divorce, and parental rights matters where civil rights intersect with family proceedings
- Immigration law — civil rights Houston immigrant families need in removal proceedings and family petitions
- General civil litigation — rights-based disputes for individuals and families across the Houston area
- Civil rights attorneys serving Houston’s diverse communities in Harris County
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out if a law firm handles my type of civil rights case in Houston?
Contact the firm directly for a consultation to describe the facts of your situation. Most civil rights attorneys in Houston offer free initial consultations. You can also verify an attorney’s practice areas through the State Bar of Texas’s online attorney directory at texasbar.com. The Houston Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service at (713) 228-0732 can also connect you with an attorney suited to your specific civil rights issue.
What civil rights protections apply to families in Texas custody disputes?
Parents have a fundamental liberty interest in the care and custody of their children, protected by the Fourteenth Amendment’s due process clause. In Harris County Family Courts, the state must follow specific procedural protections before terminating or restricting parental rights. Race, religion, and national origin cannot be used as primary factors in custody decisions under federal civil rights law.
What immigration rights protect Houston families facing deportation?
Individuals in removal proceedings have the right to a hearing before an immigration judge, the right to retain an attorney (at their own expense), and in some cases the right to apply for asylum, cancellation of removal, or other forms of relief. The Board of Immigration Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which sits in Houston, handle appeals of immigration court decisions for Texas residents.
Quick Facts: Civil Rights Law in Houston, Texas
- EEOC charges filed nationally (FY2023): 81,055 — a 10% increase over FY2022 — U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Texas EEOC charges: Texas consistently ranks among the top two states for employment discrimination charges filed annually — EEOC Fiscal Year Data
- Section 1983 statute of limitations in Texas: 2 years from the date of the civil rights violation — Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003
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