John Houston Nix

John Houston Nix

Full service, bilingual criminal and civil law firm in Sherman TX
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI ...
  • Oklahoma, Texas
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I've known John Nix for close to 30 years. He is an incredible lawyer and a great advocate for his clients. If I personally needed a lawyer, John is the first person I'd call.
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Attorney John H. Nix - Sherman TX

The Law Office of John H. Nix is a bilingual criminal and civil law firm in Sherman, TX. We offer comprehensive representation for all North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Clients benefit from our top-notch team of professionals, as well as the luxury of having their case analyzed and represented by a former Criminal District Attorney and Assistant General Counsel for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Law Office of John H. Nix Service Areas
- Family Law Attorney: Divorce and custody, child support, adoption, prenuptial agreements
- Personal Injury Attorney: Serious car accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death
- Criminal Defense Attorney: Federal drug charges, DWI Charges, vehicular manslaughter, assault
- Juvenile Defense Attorney: Vandalism, sex offenses, robbery, carjacking, drug crimes

As a criminal defense attorney, John H. Nix handles both state and federal criminal matters. Mr. Nix' approach to criminal defense involves pro-active representation, versus waiting for the case to be filed. Our team will get to work right away to interview witnesses, secure affidavits, lobby police and prosecutors, and do everything in our power to prevent your case from ever being filed. Attorney John H. Nix takes on every aspect of the criminal process, including appellate and parole representation. We never quit working for you. It's your life, your case, and you are the one who has to live with the consequences. Formerly an attorney with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the Grayson County District Attorney’s office, John Nix is also a former President of the Grayson County Criminal Defense Bar and former President of the Grayson County Bar. With a former Criminal District Attorney at your side, you have someone that knows where the law ends and your rights begin.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oklahoma
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24025564
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
Member
American Bar Association
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Twice elected President of Grayson County Criminal Defense Bar
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Elected President of Grayson County Bar Association
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John Nix Law Office
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Education
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Oklahoma City University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas  # 24025564
Member
- Current
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John Nix Law Office
514 N Elm St
Sherman, TX 75090
Telephone: (903) 868-2600