The Firm
Bartlett Law is a criminal defense and civil litigation firm. Based in Houston, the firm serves clients in Harris County and the surrounding counties — Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Waller — and throughout the State of Texas.
The firm’s structure defines its approach. Bartlett Law deliberately limits the number of matters it undertakes, taking only cases it can prepare thoroughly and try if trial is what the case demands. There is no handoff to an associate and no case manager between you and your lawyer — every matter is handled personally by the attorney, from the first confidential consultation through resolution.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Aggressive, experienced defense in state and federal court — from investigation and arrest through trial.
- Assault & violent crimes
- Drug offenses
- DWI / DUI
- Expunctions & nondisclosures
- Felonies & misdemeanors
- State & federal charges
- White collar defense & investigations
Civil Litigation
Trial-ready representation in high-stakes civil matters in state and federal court.
- Catastrophic injury & wrongful death
- Medical malpractice
- Oilfield & industrial accidents
- Personal injury
- Trucking & 18-wheeler accidents
- Vehicular accidents
- Wildfire litigation
The Attorney
Rhett Bartlett is the founder of Bartlett Law, a trial practice focused on criminal defense and civil litigation.
Rhett is a courtroom lawyer. Before founding the firm, he handled criminal appeals at the Office of the Texas Attorney General, prosecuted cases in a district attorney’s office, and defended civil suits in insurance defense practice. That experience on both sides of the docket — prosecution and defense, plaintiff and defendant — informs how he prepares every case: ready for trial from day one.
During law school, Rhett served as one of two law clerks to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee under Senator John Cornyn of Texas. He later served on the press team of President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign.
Rhett received his B.B.A. from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, his J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law, and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy from Yale University.
He lives in Houston with his wife, Courtney, a physician at Texas Children’s Hospital and a cancer survivor, and their two dogs, Lucy and Toby.
News
Firm Defeats $21 Million Lawsuit Against DJ Khaled
Representing the Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and media personality, Bartlett Law defeated a $21 million civil suit brought against DJ Khaled in Fort Bend County.
Firm Settles All Claims Against Xcel Energy in Smokehouse Creek Fire
Bartlett Law resolved all of its clients’ claims against Xcel Energy arising from the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in Texas history, which burned 1,058,482 acres.
Temporary Injunction Won in Hemphill County Property Dispute
The firm obtained a temporary injunction in Hemphill County on behalf of a rancher whose landlord had blocked access to leased grazing land, restoring the client’s access to his cattle.
DWI Dismissed in Wheeler County
Bartlett Law secured the dismissal of a DWI charge against its client in Wheeler County.
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters.
Contact
Call today to schedule a confidential consultation.
Houston
2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 400
Houston, TX 77019
T 713.510.8000
Canadian
620 Main St
Canadian, TX 79014
T 806.323.4030
F 806.323.4032
Consultations are confidential. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.