The Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder | Bastrop Lawyers | Bastrop County Lawyers
The Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder is a general civil law practice located in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas. As a "small town" law firm, we are able to assist clients in most types of civil law matters. See our Practice Areas page for a more complete description of the types of cases we accept.
Why Hire a Bastrop Lawyer?
When you have a legal problem in Bastrop County, it is helpful to have a local lawyer who is familiar with the community, the local courts, the local rules followed by Bastrop County courts, and other Bastrop County lawyers. With law, as in most things in life, knowing the right people and having a long-term relationship with those people can help get things done quicker and more efficiently.
As a long time lawyers in the City of Bastrop and in Bastrop County, we know virtually all of the lawyers around. We are also familiar with the way our local courts operate. This knowledge typically helps us accomplish our clients' legal goals a little easier than could be accomplished by a lawyer from out of town and who does not have the personal relationships and working knowledge of our local courts.
As a long time lawyers in the City of Bastrop and in Bastrop County, we know virtually all of the lawyers around. We are also familiar with the way our local courts operate. This knowledge typically helps us accomplish our clients' legal goals a little easier than could be accomplished by a lawyer from out of town and who does not have the personal relationships and working knowledge of our local courts.
District Courts in Bastrop County
Bastrop County has three (3) Texas State District Courts--21st District Court, 335th District Court and the 423rd District Court. Bastrop County District Courts (like all Texas State District Courts) have original jurisdiction in divorce and family law cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount in controversy is $200 or more, and all felony criminal cases.
All of the Bastrop County District Courts are located in the Bastrop County Courthouse located in the City of Bastrop. All three Bastrop County District Courts serve all Bastrop County cities and towns, as well as the entire population of Bastrop County, Texas.
All of the Bastrop County District Courts are located in the Bastrop County Courthouse located in the City of Bastrop. All three Bastrop County District Courts serve all Bastrop County cities and towns, as well as the entire population of Bastrop County, Texas.
Bastrop County Court at Law
Bastrop County also has a statutory county court--known as the County Court at Law. The Bastrop County Court at Law has jurisdiction over all civil, criminal, original and appellate cases specifically authorized by statute for county courts at law. Bastrop County Courts at Law also have jurisdiction in all civil matters with an amount in controversy up to $200,000. The Bastrop County Court at Law is also located in the Bastrop COunty