Today we’d like to introduce you to Justin Jackson.
Hi Justin, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and I’m proud to be a product of Dallas ISD. I grew up in Oak Cliff and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. After high school, I attended the University of North Texas. I started off as a journalism major with a minor in sociology, but about a year and a half before graduation, I made the decision to switch sociology to my major. That shift didn’t just change my degree plan—it changed my entire outlook.
Academically, college pushed me to think more critically and more compassionately. My time in the classroom taught me how to analyze systems, deconstruct social barriers, and understand the structural issues that impact real people every day. The sociology department at UNT played a pivotal role in helping me find my voice and my direction. It gave me tools to understand the world and challenged me to become the change I wanted to see in it. It was actually one of my advisors who first suggested I consider law school. At the time, I was hesitant. I didn’t come from a background where law felt accessible. I only knew one attorney personally, and I didn’t see myself fitting into the traditional mold of what an attorney looked like. But that conversation stayed with me and ultimately pushed me to explore the path.
After graduation, I took a gap year to prepare for the LSAT and was ultimately accepted into three HBCU law schools. I decided on Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston—and that choice was truly life-changing. TSU sharpened my skills, deepened my purpose, and surrounded me with professors and peers who believed in the mission of justice. I graduated from Thurgood, passed the Texas Bar Exam on my first attempt, and moved back to Dallas.
I started my legal career at a large personal injury firm, but I knew early on that I wanted something more entrepreneurial and community-driven. I had been building a vision for my own firm throughout law school, and after about six months, I took the leap and went out on my own. Entrepreneurship is in my blood—I’m a third-generation entrepreneur. My late grandmother, Mary Flewellen, owned Flewellen’s Hair Salon, which is still the longest-standing Black-owned hair salon in Dallas. Her independence, resilience, and ability to build something lasting from the ground up left a deep impression on me.
In June 2023, I opened The Law Offices of Justin Jackson PLLC, and I’m coming up on my two-year anniversary. My practice focuses on criminal defense, contracts, and estate planning. I truly love the work I do. Every case I take on is personal, because behind every file is a human being with something important to protect—whether it’s their freedom, their future, or their legacy. I fight hard for my clients because I know what’s at stake. I take pride in being honest, thorough, and relentless in my approach. I’m incredibly grateful to God for placing me in this position, and I’m just as grateful for the clients who continue to entrust me with their most important matters.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The journey definitely hasn’t been easy. I’ve faced challenges at just about every stage, but each one has shaped me. I remember having a serious conversation with my dad after my first semester of law school. School was tough, and doubt had started to creep in. That talk ended up being a pivotal moment. He reminded me that I was built for adversity—and that stuck with me. It was the first time I really understood that pressure is part of the process.
Studying for the bar exam was another major test, both mentally and emotionally. I studied 35 to 40 hours a week for 10 straight weeks, all to sit for a two-day exam. It was easily one of the hardest things I had done up to that point. There were plenty of sleepless nights, and moments where the pressure felt overwhelming. But I stayed focused, stayed grounded, and made it through.
Even now, in practice, there are constant lessons. There’s no real manual for navigating the day-to-day challenges that come with being both a practicing attorney and a business owner. The phrase “trial by fire” is probably the most accurate way to describe it. Whether it’s making quick decisions in a courtroom or learning how to manage a firm, you’re always adapting.
But every challenge has added value to the journey. It’s made me sharper, more resilient, and more appreciative of the wins—both big and small. None of it came easy, but that’s what makes it meaningful.
As you know, we’re big fans of The Law Offices of Justin Jackson. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I’m the founder and managing attorney of The Law Offices of Justin Jackson PLLC, based in Dallas, Texas. My firm focuses on criminal defense, contracts, and estate planning. I work with individuals and families who are navigating some of the most important and often most stressful moments of their lives—whether that’s fighting a criminal charge, protecting their business interests, or planning for the future of their loved ones.
What separates me is my willingness to go the extra mile to win for my clients. I don’t approach cases like they’re just files or numbers—I treat each client like a person first. Every case matters because every person behind the case matters. I make it a priority to listen, to be accessible, and to give my clients the kind of honest and relentless representation I would want if I were in their shoes.
At the core of my brand is integrity. That’s not just a slogan—it’s how I operate. One of the things I’m most proud of is when a new client comes in and tells me they were referred by someone who said, “He’s going to fight for you, and he’s going to be real with you.” That means everything to me. My name and my reputation are built on trust, consistency, and results.
I want people to know that when they work with my firm, they’re not just getting legal services—they’re getting a real advocate in their corner. Someone who will take the time to understand their situation, craft a strategy, and fight hard for the best possible outcome. Whether it’s in the courtroom or across the negotiation table, my clients know I’m going to show up for them every single time.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I definitely consider myself a risk taker. Starting my own law firm just 6 to 7 months into practicing law was one of the biggest risks I’ve ever taken, and also one of the most important. I walked away from a well-paying and stable job at a well-established firm to build something of my own from the ground up. I knew the timing wasn’t considered ideal by most standards, but I also knew I had a vision, a plan, and the drive to make it work. I didn’t want to wait years to start doing the work I felt called to do in my own way.
To me, risk taking is necessary, but it has to be calculated. I’m not reckless with my decisions. I weigh the potential outcomes, I plan strategically, and then I move with conviction. Every major move I’ve made has come with uncertainty, but that uncertainty is where growth lives. If you wait until everything is perfect, you’ll never move.
I’ve learned that risk isn’t something to be feared. It’s something to be managed. It forces you to level up. It exposes what you really believe about yourself and your ability to figure things out. That leap of faith to start my own practice pushed me to grow faster, sharpen my instincts, and trust my preparation. It was a defining moment, and I wouldn’t change it for anything.
Taking the right risks can open doors that fear would have kept shut. I respect risk, but I don’t run from it. I prepare for it, and then I embrace it.
Contact Info:
- Email: justin@justinjacksonlaw.com
- Instagram: attorneyjustinjackson
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-jackson-esq-4a9a87140/
- Other: https://calendly.com/attyjackson
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Yavante Mitchell
