About Ted Smith Law Group

Fort Hood roots. Killeen counsel since 1976.

Ted Smith opened his Killeen practice after serving as an active-duty JAG legal assistance officer with III Corps at Fort Hood. The firm still carries that local, service-oriented foundation into disability, estate planning, probate, and injury matters.

Attorney and client reviewing documents together

Firm story

Integrity, strength, results. Those are not just words.

In 1976, after serving as an active-duty JAG legal assistance officer with III Corps at Fort Hood, Ted Smith opened his law practice in Central Texas. Since then, the team has served the Killeen and Fort Hood area with the knowledge, work ethic, and professionalism local families rely on.

It is not about us, it is about you. When legal problems touch your health, home, family, or future, the firm's job is clear guidance, careful preparation, and a direct next step from someone who knows the local courts, agencies, and communities.

50+years of experience

1976practicing in Killeen

536Google reviews

JAGFort Hood service roots

The team keeping files moving.

Behind Ted, daily client work is supported by a hands-on office team that coordinates intake, documents, deadlines, and client communication.

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Client intake and schedulingThe first point of coordination for new calls, appointments, routing, and follow-up details.
File and records coordinationKeeps medical records, probate documents, estate materials, and case deadlines organized.
Client communicationHelps clients understand what is needed next and keeps daily file movement from stalling.

What clients say

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"Mr Ted Smith represented me with my Social Security disability. They worked very hard to get my benefits."

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"Ted Smith is the best in the area! I can't say enough good things. The whole office cares about their clients and make sure your case is taken care of swiftly and done perfectly."

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"Ted Smith and his legal assistants Carol and Crystal are highly recommended."

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"I used Ted Smith Law group to probate my wife's estate. Ted Smith and Barbie King were absolutely terrific in supporting my Probate case. They far exceeded my support expectations."

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"The Ted Smith Law group helped me with my SSDI case. It was a lengthy process and they were there all the way through. They kept me up to date on what was needed to be done and documents that needed to be completed."

Firm principles

Built on service, preparation, and local trust.

The firm’s reputation comes from steady legal work, clear communication, and a long record serving Central Texas clients.

Listen first

The first job is understanding the legal issue, the deadline, and what needs to be protected.

Explain the path

Clients should know the next step, whether the matter is disability, estate planning, probate, or injury-related.

Prepare thoroughly

Records, documents, filings, and hearing details matter. Preparation is part of the service.

Stay local

The firm's history is rooted in Killeen, Fort Hood, and the Central Texas communities it serves.

Talk with the attorney best suited to meet your legal needs.

Call or text the Killeen office and the team will get back to you, usually within one business day.