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Kemp Legal Firm — Houston, Texas

Kemp Legal Firm Houston, Texas

Zealous representation in personal injury, employment discrimination, civil rights, criminal defense and family law — led by managing attorney JaPaula C. Kemp, J.D., with over ten years of litigation experience.

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Personal Injury
Employment Discrimination
Civil Rights
Criminal Defense
Family Law

About the Firm

Your voice, and your rights protected

The Kemp Legal Firm was founded by managing attorney JaPaula C. Kemp. Without legal representation, people are often left powerless. The firm exists to make certain that you have a voice and that your rights are defended in court.

Relationships with clients are built deliberately, and every client is equally important. Attention is given to the truth of each matter and to zealous representation of it.

At a glance

01Managing attorney: JaPaula C. Kemp, J.D.
02Over ten years of litigation experience
03J.D., Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2003
04State Bar of Texas and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
05Office: 1415 North Loop West, Suite 305, Houston, Texas 77008

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Kemp Legal Firm is a Houston, Texas practice built around personal injury, employment discrimination, criminal defense, and family law. The firm's central belief is that people without representation are left powerless, so the practice exists to make sure every client has a voice and has their rights defended in court. That mission shapes how matters are handled from the first consultation onward, with an emphasis on listening closely to the facts of each situation before a strategy is formed.

The firm was founded by managing attorney JaPaula C. Kemp, whose experience spans more than a decade of litigation across Harris County and the contiguous counties of the region. Clients are served by a team that treats every client as equally important, and relationships are built deliberately rather than casually. Attention is given to the truth of each matter and to zealous representation of it, a standard that applies whether the case involves an auto or truck accident, a discrimination claim, or a family law dispute.

Personal injury work forms a core part of the practice, covering matters arising from automobile and truck accidents and other negligent events. Clients can expect a thorough review of the available evidence and an approach that keeps their interests at the forefront. Employment discrimination matters are handled with equal care, including issues of workplace fairness and the protection of civil rights, while criminal defense matters are defended vigorously on the client's behalf throughout the litigation process.

Beyond individual casework, the firm offers family law services that address the sensitive and often complicated questions clients face during separation, custody, and other domestic matters. Legal guidance is presented plainly, so that people understand what is happening in their case and what options remain open to them. Resources and reference materials are available for those who want to learn more before reaching out, and the initial consultation is structured to answer questions clearly and honestly.

The office emphasizes responsiveness: client concerns are addressed without delay, and the process is explained so there is never ambiguity about what comes next. Clients receive comprehensive support from an experienced staff, including assistance with the resolution of their matter rather than only the filing of paperwork. The goal is a straightforward path from the first conversation through the conclusion of the case, with clients kept informed and assured that someone is working on their behalf.

For anyone seeking legal help in the Houston area, the Kemp Legal Firm stands ready to discuss a situation in confidence. An initial consultation allows the details of the matter to be reviewed so potential options can be assessed honestly, without promises that cannot be kept. Whether the question concerns a personal injury claim, employment discrimination, criminal charges, or family law issues, the process begins the same way: a conversation, a careful look at the facts, and a clear plan for representation built around the client's rights.

Areas of Practice

Legal services across civil, criminal and family matters

Personal Injury

Car and truck accidents, premises liability, wrongful death and explosions.
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Employment Discrimination

Claims involving race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation and disability.
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Civil Rights

Police brutality, false arrest, unlawful restraint, sexual abuse and harassment claims.
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Criminal Defense

Felonies, DWI, assault, drug possession, theft and expunctions.
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Family Law

Divorce and child support modifications.
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Notable Case Results

Jury acquittals, dismissals and reduced charges in matters handled by the firm.
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Notable Cases

Outcomes from the courtroom

Examples of results in matters handled by the firm, including jury trials ending in not guilty verdicts, dismissals and reduced charges.

Selected case results
Client	Matter	Result
S.T.	Cruelty to Animals	Jury trial — defendant found not guilty
N.T.	Assault Family Member	Dismissed on the day of trial after a motion in limine argument by defense counsel
M.B.	Charged with five counts of burglary of a habitation	Reduced to a theft class A misdemeanor
D.L.	Assault on a peace officer	Jury trial — not guilty
A.G.	DWI	Case dismissed during trial

See the full list of notable cases and victories.

Testimonials

What clients say

“JaPaula C. Kemp is an aggressive and experienced lawyer. Mrs. Kemp gave me a basic description of my legal matter, let me know most of the problems I could expect, and explained how they would be handled and when things would happen. Mrs. Kemp charged a reasonable fee.”
Client testimonial

Valerie H. provided feedback on her divorce proceedings, noting reasonable fees, written agreements and respectful treatment throughout the case.
Valerie H. — family law client

A mother retained Mrs. Kemp in 2010 regarding her son’s drug possession charge, and later for subsequent probation violations.
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Service Area

Harris, Fort Bend and contiguous counties

The firm serves Harris County, Fort Bend County and contiguous counties from its Houston office at 1415 North Loop West, Suite 305, Houston, Texas 77008.

Court and legal-system links — including Harris County courts, Fort Bend County courts and the State Bar of Texas — are collected on the resources page for clients researching their own matters.

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Talk with the firm

Call 713.225.3598 or send a message using the contact form. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, and weekends by appointment.

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Representation

Choosing an attorney can be critical to the outcome of your case

Whether your matter is a personal injury claim, a criminal charge, a family matter or a civil rights complaint, the firm builds relationships with clients and provides zealous representation. Contact us to discuss your legal matter.

Contact Kemp Legal Firm

Kemp Legal Firm Houston, Texas

Your voice, and your rights protected

Legal services across civil, criminal and family matters

Personal Injury

Employment Discrimination

Civil Rights

Criminal Defense