About Us

Welcome to J. Brandt Thorson, PLLC, your premier legal and criminal defense firm in Longview, Texas. Our founder, J. Brandt Thorson, has more than ten years of legal experience and has devoted his entire professional life to building a law practice in East Texas where he can help you reach the results you desire in your case.

Our Founder

J. Brandt Thorson was born in Houston, Texas, on May 3, 1979. He grew up in Bellaire, Texas, a small city in southwest Houston, and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1997. In 2001, he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University and then attended the Texas Tech University School of Law, graduating in December 2003 with his Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Upon passing the Texas bar exam on his 25th birthday in May 2004, Brandt was admitted to the State Bar of Texas. He is licensed to practice in all Texas state courts and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.

After his admission to the bar, Brandt was hired by the Gregg County District Attorney’s Office and moved to Longview, Texas. He began his career as a misdemeanor prosecutor in the Gregg County Court at Law, and was quickly promoted to a position as a felony prosecutor in the 124th District Court. During his time as an Assistant D.A., Brandt was involved in more than 50 criminal jury trials, handling all aspects of criminal prosecution in cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses such as driving while intoxicated, theft, and assault-family violence, to all levels of felony offenses such as forgery, possession and delivery of controlled substances, burglary, robbery, felony DWI, intoxication assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, intoxication manslaughter, and murder.

Brandt resigned from the D.A.’s office in May 2006 and joined a Longview law firm as an associate. He handled the defense of criminal cases for the firm, as well as all aspects of civil litigation, family law, workers’ compensation claims, wills and probate, and social security disability claims. Brandt has represented hundreds of clients in a variety of matters from the inception of their cases through trial in State and Federal Courts throughout the State of Texas.

Our Services

At J. Brandt Thorson, PLLC, we offer expert legal and criminal defense services to our clients and provide excellent customer service.

We provide legal services for:

• Assault
• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
• Criminal Mischief
• Robbery
• Harassment
• Manslaughter
• Homicide
• Drug Possession
• Theft
• Sex Crimes
• DUI

Contact Us

If you need a dedicated and experienced criminal defense lawyer, contact J. Brandt Thorson, PLLC, today. We are located in Longview, Texas, and serve the surrounding areas.

You can reach us by phone at (903) 758-4878 or email us at jbt@jbtlawfirm.com. Let us help you get the justice you deserve.