61/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Real Estate Lawyers in DeSoto, TX: 2026 rankings
95 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in DeSoto: Jackson, Landrith & Kulesz, LFR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews.
- 5
Open 24 hours (per Google): The Keller Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 95.
- 22
Most-reviewed: PSBP Law, 265 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 95 ranked; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
95 DeSoto real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 95 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in DeSoto at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson, Landrith & Kulesz | 61 | 4.8★ (85) | Arlington, 18 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | The Law Office of Ronald Rohde, PLLC | 61 | 5.0★ (72) | Dallas, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Law Offices of Kenny Ramos, P.C. | 60 | 4.9★ (39) | Dallas, 14 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Texas Landowner Law Firm | 60 | 4.7★ (39) | Dallas, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Keller Firm | 59 | 4.8★ (34) | Dallas, 23 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 6 | Lease Legal Law Firm, P.C. | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Arlington, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | The Farah Law Firm, P.C. | 59 | 4.1★ (82) | Mansfield, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Khirallah PLLC | 58 | 3.7★ (10) | Dallas, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Manning & Meyers, Attorneys at Law | 57 | 3.9★ (61) | Dallas, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Mitchell Nachtigal Law | Real Estate & Business Lawyers | 57 | 4.9★ (35) | Colleyville, 25 mi away | — | — |
All 95 real estate lawyers in DeSoto, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Dallas, 20 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 14 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 14 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 23 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 18 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 15 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 16 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colleyville, 25 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 20 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 24 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 18 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Prairie, 12 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 11 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Misteli Law Firm
Based in Dallas, 19 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 14 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agency”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mesquite, 21 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garland, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Euless, 23 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 19 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 PSBP Law
Based in Irving, 22 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews, the most in DeSoto.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 21 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 17 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 23 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Real estate lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 95 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving DeSoto
20 more real estate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alston & Bird | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Aulsbrook Car & Truck Wreck Injury Lawyers DeSoto | 4.9★ (61) | In DeSoto |
| Cagle Pugh, Ltd. LLP | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Doyle Law Firm | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Frank E Mclain Law Firm | 2.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Garry D. Brown, Attorney at Law | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Gwendolyn E. Hunt, Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (15) | In DeSoto |
| Hunt Law Firm | In DeSoto | |
| Janet Boyanton Law Office | 4.8★ (8) | In DeSoto |
| John S. Unell | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Law Office of Taryn N. Walker, PLLC | 5.0★ (3) | In DeSoto |
| Lorenzo Brown & Associates | 3.2★ (40) | In DeSoto |
| Mac Donald Realty Group | 2.6★ (13) | In DeSoto |
| Perez Collazo Law Firm PLLC | 4.7★ (202) | In DeSoto |
| Smith & Collins | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Taylor Law Firm PC | In DeSoto | |
| Terrell, Howard CPA Firm and Wealth Management | 5.0★ (12) | In DeSoto |
| The Hyatt Law Firm | In DeSoto | |
| The Law Office of Nicole N. Walker | 5.0★ (9) | In DeSoto |
| Zachariah Law Firm | 5.0★ (10) | In DeSoto |
How we ranked DeSoto real estate lawyers
We scored 95 DeSoto real estate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In DeSoto data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a real estate lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many real estate law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a real estate lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- What does your closing fee include?
- Will you review the purchase contract before I sign?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Real estate lawyers in DeSoto: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in DeSoto?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in DeSoto, TX is Jackson, Landrith & Kulesz with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews. The Law Office of Ronald Rohde, PLLC (#2) and Law Offices of Kenny Ramos, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 95 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in DeSoto?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 95 real estate lawyers serving DeSoto, TX. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in DeSoto are open 24/7?
3 ranked real estate lawyers in DeSoto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Keller Firm (#5), Misteli Law Firm (#16) and Roquemore Skierski PLLC (#25). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in DeSoto work on weekends?
7 of 95 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lease Legal Law Firm, P.C. (#6), Misteli Law Firm (#16) and Prominus Real Estate (#17). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do DeSoto real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 95 rated real estate lawyers in DeSoto is 4.5★, with a median of 19 reviews. PSBP Law has the most, 265 reviews, and ranks #22. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank real estate lawyers?
Each real estate lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do real estate lawyers outside DeSoto count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the DeSoto city center, our service radius for real estate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can real estate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do real estate lawyers in DeSoto, TX charge?
Real estate lawyers often charge a flat fee for a residential closing and hourly rates for disputes and commercial work. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $399 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?
It depends on the state: some states require or customarily use an attorney for closings, others use title or escrow companies. A lawyer can still review the contract before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of real estate lawyers in DeSoto, TX ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in DeSoto?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for DeSoto
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 95 real estate lawyers serving DeSoto.
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