Jason Kercheval
Senior Associate Attorney
Divorce & Family law Attorney
Jason is a Houston native who graduated from Klein Forest High School in 1998. He earned a full scholarship to the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 2002 and was commissioned as an ensign. After three years of active duty as a Surface Warfare Officer, he transitioned to the reserves and returned to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law Houston.
While at South Texas College of Law Houston, Jason was selected as one of only 12 students from his first-year class to join the prestigious South Texas College of Law Advocacy program. He became a traveling Mock Trial Advocate and received recognition as a top-10 Mock Trial Advocate multiple times. His exceptional performance led to him being awarded the “John O’Quinn Heart of an Advocate” award.
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In 2013, Jason founded The Kercheval Law Firm, primarily handling criminal, family, and probate cases in Montgomery, Harris, and Grimes Counties. In 2015, he became a Defense Attorney for the Montgomery County Veteran’s Treatment Court and started the Veteran’s Treatment Court Support Fund, a 501c3 non-profit agency.
Jason’s focus on family law led him to join Price & Price, a well-regarded firm in The Woodlands known statewide for its family law practice. He concentrated on family law cases there, enhancing his skills and experience.
Jason and his wife Jaime, whom he met during law school, are proud parents to their daughter, Jenevieve, born in 2017. They restarted the Kercheval Law Firm in 2023 after Jason’s tenure at Price & Price.
In March 2024, Jason accepted the opportunity to join the Ramos Law Group as a Senior Associate. His experience in family law and commitment to serving clients make him a valuable addition to our team as we expand our services in The Woodlands.
Areas of Practice:
- 100% Family Law
Education:
- Caruso School of Law, Pepperdine University, Master of Laws (LLM) in Dispute Resolution, 2021
- South Texas College of Law Houston, Juris Doctor, 2011
- United States Naval Academy, B.S., Oceanography, 2002
Bar admissions:
- State Bar of Texas, 2011
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2012
Honors and Awards:
- John O’Quinn Heart of an Advocate Award, 2011
Certifications and Training:
NOTE: Only courses requiring 10 or more hours listed and the hour count may include the required ethics portion.
- “Advanced Family Law Course” 2023, 38 hours, Texas State Bar
- “Marriage Dissolution Institute” 2023, 13.25 hours, Texas State Bar
- “40 Hour Mediation Training” 2021, 40 hours, Texas State Bar
- “Advanced Family Law Course” 2021, 21.50 hours, Texas State Bar
- “Mastering Your Practice: Family Law” 2019, 12.50, Texas State Bar
- “Advanced Family Law Drafting” 2018, 13.00, Texas State Bar
- “43rd Annual Advanced Family Law Course” 2017, 22.25, Texas State Bar
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- The Woodlands Bar Association
- Texas Bar College
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- Former Member of Board of Directors, Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Chairman, District 5A Subcommittee, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee of the State Bar of Texas
- Former Defense Attorney, Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court
- President, Montgomery County Treatment Court Support Fund, Inc. (501c3)