Texas Election Law & Campaign Counsel
Protecting Your Victory: Aggressive Legal Counsel for Texas Candidates.
Because your campaign is too important to leave to “dirty tricks.”
You’ve put everything into your campaign: your time, money, and reputation. Don’t let a dishonest person with a pen or a scheme to steal ballots take what you’ve worked hard to build. Guest & Gray is one of the few North Texas firms that has a proven track record in the rare and complicated world of election contests. We offer the strategic “war room” support you need to make sure the final count is fair, whether your race is “too close to call” or you think something is wrong.
Forney’s Elite Campaign Defense
We’ve Won Recounts. We’ve Overturned Illegal Elections.
We aren’t just watching; we are election lawyers who have been through a lot. We have successfully handled lawsuits and election contests about voter fraud in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. Our team knows the local ballot boards and the specific procedural hurdles of North Texas elections. You need a company that has been in the trenches and come out on top when the results are on the line.
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AVVO Clients’ Choice – Criminal Defense
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AV Preeminent Rating
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Super Lawyers Recognition
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Our Services
Comprehensive Protection for the Ballot Box
Why Choose Us
The Guest & Gray Advantage: No Room for Error
The “War Room” Mentality
Elections move fast. We provide immediate, 24/7 legal support when every minute counts on Election Night and during the canvassing period.
Knowledge of “Dirty Tricks”
We know the crooked games played with mail-in ballots and ballot harvesting. We know how to identify them and stop them before they flip a result.
Winning Track Record
We are one of the few firms in the region that has actually overturned an illegal election. We know the Texas Election Code inside and out.
“In election law, there are no second chances. You either get it right the first time, or the window to fix a stolen race closes forever.”
— Robert Guest, Partner
Navigating the Process
The 4-Step Plan to Protect Your Race
Pre-Election Audit: We check to see if your campaign is following the law and get your poll watchers ready for the “ballot board room.”
Monitoring on Election Day: Our lawyers are ready to help with any legal problems that come up right away at polling places in Kaufman and Rockwall.
The Canvas & Count: We keep an eye on the official count to make sure that every legal vote is counted and every illegal ballot is questioned.
Litigation and Recounts: If the margin is small or there are signs of fraud, we file the right petitions to protect the race’s integrity.
Election Law Insights
Frequently Asked Election Questions
Resources and Guides
Candidate Survival Resources
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14 September
Spendthrift Trusts Explained: Protecting an Heir From Themselves
You may decide to pass on the wealth you’ve spent your life building to your loved ones. However, you may agonize over how to leave family wealth to a loved one when you worry about how they might use – or misuse – that money. Fortunately, a spendthrift trust can provide you with an estate…
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14 September
Community Property and Wills: What Forney Couples Need to Know
Various laws can create unique rules for married couples and how they handle their property. However, one of the most important legal issues that married couples in Forney need to know when creating or revising wills includes Texas’s community property laws. As a result, couples who undertake estate planning need to know how community property…
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26 August
Does Your Out-of-State Will Still Work After You Move to Kaufman County?
However, if you move to Kaufman County after having written and signed a will in another state, does that will remain valid if you were to pass away in Texas? While out-of-state wills typically remain valid under Texas law, certain circumstances could potentially render a will invalid. Furthermore, a move to Kaufman County might provide…
Areas We Serve
Protecting Local Elections: Communities We Serve
We aren’t a “suitcase firm” from Dallas. This is our home. We serve clients in the following counties and cities with the deep local knowledge that only a hometown firm can provide.
Surrounding North Texas Communities
Proven Victories
Real Stories from the Political Trenches
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Don’t Let Them Steal Your Election
Your lead is only as safe as your legal defense. Contact the firm with the experience to protect your victory in Kaufman, Rockwall, and beyond.