Top Family Lawyers Near Me in San Antonio Area

I guarantee effective and aggressive representation for you and your loved ones. I am a St. Mary's School of Law Alumni who is focused on civil law.. Legal battles can be intimidating and stressful, especially without an attorney. I make myself available to my clients 24/7. I will walk you through every step of the legal process.  I will treat you with respect and you can rest assured that I'm by your side.

I grew up and attended public schools in San Antonio, Texas.  I received my Doctor of Laws from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2000 and my Bachelor of Arts in Economics from St. Mary's University in 1994.. Before private practice, I worked for several law firms, and served as a state prosecutor in Webb County, and also served as an assistant city attorney in Laredo, Texas.. I'm an avid cyclist, and have participated in several charitable cycling events including the Tour de Cure, and the MS-150.   I also enjoy spending time with my family traveling, and enjoying the outdoors.

I earned my Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law.  Prior to attending law school, I worked as a paralegal in San Antonio for five years, primarily in the area of Family Law.  I have a B.A. in Political Science, and graduated with honors from UTSA.. I earned my experience in litigation from the ground-up by first working in support roles before becoming an attorney myself.  I have the experience and knowledge to effectively assist clients in cases involving Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Preparation and Probate of Wills, and Evictions.. In a addition to being a litigator, I am also a trained Mediator, and am qualified and available to mediate many types of civil disputes.

I didn't become a lawyer until much later in life. I am a proud United States Navy Veteran and worked in aviation for over a dozen years before attending law school. My background is blue collar and rose through the ranks by working hard, being dedicated to the task at hand, and maintaining my integrity throughout everything. I have extensive experience in negotiations, conflict resolution, compliance and regulations, which sparked my interest in the law to begin with. Being licensed to practice in the great state of Texas has been the pinnacle of my career to date, as it has given me the opportunity to give client's the much needed "win" they may have never experienced before.. There is a reason lawyers have the reputation we do. There are more bad attorneys than good ones and to separate myself from the rest, I focus on customer service. You wouldn't go into a retail store to buy a 4K television and allow the sales associate to be rude or disrespectful. You would walk out and buy the set from someone who treated you the way you wanted to be treated. That is true in any service industry and sometimes some lawyers forget we are offering a service to our clients.. I have found in my practice that a majority of my clients do not understand what a retainer is or how it works. A retainer is like a savings account that the law firm holds for the client and has two functions. First, it protects you from paying an attorney a lot of your hard earned money and nothing is being done on your case. Second, it protects the lawyer in that at the end of the month when I send you an invoice for work that has been done in your matter, I pull the funds from the retainer. This ensures I have money to pay my rent, employee salaries, and other expenses. As I work your case and the retainer gets lower, it is my job to discuss the status of your case with you and let you know what we still have to do to achieve your goal. Then we discuss replenishing the retainer with more money to achieve the results you want. Once the matter is finalized and our relationship has ended, any balance left in the retainer is refunded to you.

I believe each client has a unique story, with their own need for support and guidance.  I talk frankly with my clients to give them an honest view of the pros and cons of litigating their case and the options they may face.  With a large practice and a large legal staff assisting me I’m able to spend as much time as needed with each and every client. I want my clients to know I am there for them, so every client is given my cell phone number and the cell number of my legal assistant so that you can reach us 7 days a week.

I am the managing attorney for the Palmer Family Law Group’s San Antonio branch.  I've spent my life representing victims.  Before practicing law, I worked extensively in the medical field.  I bring my care and concern for people who need help with their health, and to people who need help in the legal field.  I continue to be accessible, reliable and compassionate about the cases we take.  You can expect a healthy, no-nonsense approach to dealing with your case to get you the healthy results that you and your family deserve.. I believe in our firm’s philosophy that a Soft Divorce® is better than a hard divorce and I am championing our message throughout Bandera, Bexar, Kendall, Kerr, and Medina Counties in the San Antonio region.. I am admitted to practice in both Texas and Utah, including the Federal Northern District of Texas, and the Federal District of Utah.. I received my doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas in 2003.  I received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas in 1982.  The compassion I had in the medical field carries throughout my legal practice.. I am a member of: American Association of Justice, College of the State Bar of Texas, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Women’s Bar Association, Texas State Bar, and Utah State Bar.

I am dedicated to pursuing the best outcome for my clients in every practice area both as an attorney and as a mediator. I strive to help people resolve legal matters either in court or in a mediation room, allowing them to move on.

I am Board Certified in the Area of Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and am licensed to practice in the State of Texas, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.. The primary focus of my practice is divorce, child custody and enforcement of property agreements.  I have been named as a rising star in Texas Monthly 2005-09, 2011-2014, a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly 2014-2021 and been named as one of the best family lawyers in San Antonio, Texas by Scene in SA magazine in 2011-21.. My goal is to provide high quality representation to each of my clients.. Specialties: Family Law, Child Custody, Marital Property, Divorce, Adoption and Termination, Enforcement, Judgment Collection and Personal Injury.

I am an attorney who helps clients who want to resolve their divorce, family law and estate planning/probate matters in a private, amicable and respectful manner. My practice is focused on representing clients in divorce situations, pre and post marital agreements, modification of prior court orders and estate planning/probate matters.

I am an attorney who cares about my clients and obtaining favorable results. I became an attorney to help those in need and to fight for what is right. I began my own law firm because I believe in a hands on approach for all my cases.

I am a Board Certified Family Lawyer and have been so for more than 25 years. My practice is exclusively family law. I understand how emotionally, psychologically and financially difficult divorce can be for all those involved. I also understand the importance of getting value for your hard earned money. I work closely with my clients to ensure you understand the law and how those laws impact your case. I work hard to be available for my people and spend the time necessary to ensure you understand your situation and the options available to you.

Heather Hudson will work to protect the future of what your family dynamic will evolve into. You need the right advocate who understands that dynamic and that change. Heather Hudson is a smart, compassionate, and tough lawyer. Heather Hudson focuses her skills exclusively on family law matters such as divorce, modifications, child support, paternity, child custody, termination, adoption, surrogacy, and mediation. Heather navigates her clients through the most difficult experience of their lives with compassion, kindness and unwavering dedication to their needs and wants while balancing what the law allows. Heather believes the better informed her clients are, the better she can serve their needs. Heather and her team spend a lot of time educating and sharing information with her clients to achieve this. As a result of practicing this way, Heather has earned the trust of her clients and peers.

Full service law firm with a focus on business litigation and transactional work ranging from business entity registration, state and federal document regulation compliance, transfer of business ownership, and breach of fiduciary duty.Over 15 years of actual "in the field" construction experience also brings exceptional aptitude in construction issues ranging from breach of contract issues, delay claims, owner protection and mechanic and materialman's liens.The Salazar Law firm also provides assistance in family law related issues ranging from divorce to post divorce custody and modification related issues.We are equipped to travel anywhere, anytime to handle your immediate needs and protect your interests. We are conveniently located in San Antonio, Texas so as to provide any assistance in Mexico or the United States. We are currently exploring additional office locations to better serve our quickly growing Arabic and Middle Eastern client base.

Former Judge of County Court at Law No. 6 from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1998.

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Family law has always appealed to Amanda, as she personally knows what it is like to be a child of divorced parents. Amanda enjoys knowing she can have a positive impact on someone during one of the most difficult times of their life. Her goal is to provide competent and compassionate representation, while working towards her clients desired results.. Amanda has been licensed to practice law in Texas for 12 years. During that time she has exclusively practiced family law, and handled cases in Bexar and its surrounding counties. For almost a decade, Amanda worked at one of the largest family law firms in the nation. She utilized her experience and knowledge to not only handle cases, but to provide management oversight to attorneys in multiple states throughout the firm. It was this experience and her unwavering desire to impact those in a family law case that led her to partner with Ashley to open Clepper Harrison & Duffy, P.L.L.C.. Amanda has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers, in the area of family law from 2014-2021, and is a Member of the Texas Bar College.

Everyone wants solid legal advice at a reasonable price.  Let me put my skills and 39 years of experience as an attorney to work for you.  You and your case will receive the personal attention you expect and deserve.. It would be my honor to represent you.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.  Please call me at, send an email to , or visit my website .

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Deanna Whitley is a smart, tough lawyer. For more than 30 years she has been guiding clients through what may be the most difficult experiences of their lives. Divorce. Child Custody. Adoption. Termination. She has earned the respect of her peers who know that she is a powerful advocate who fights hard, every time.  Deanna knows what it takes to get her clients what they need to move forward after a life changing event. She has earned the trust of her current and fomer clients as refected in her reviews and testimonials.. In 1992, Deanna began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney at the firm of Nicholas and Barrera in San Antonio, Texas. There, she focused on high profile, complex criminal law cases, including appeals.. In 2008, Ms. Whitley opened a law practice with another local attorney. As this practice grew, Ms. Whitley became increasingly focused on Family Law issues in the greater San Antonio area.. In 2013, Ms. Whitley established her own Family Law Firm within San Antonio, Texas, serving Bexar County and contiguous counties. The success of her law practice is the result of the trust her clients have placed in her ability to set things straight. The firm has served hundreds of families in Bexar and surrounding counties, with excellent outcomes. Ms. Whitley has a longstanding commitment to acting in the best interests of children in all family law litigation. Her high standards and uncompromising ethics have allowed her to build a family law practice that assists clients in ending their marriages without completely destroying their families. As a mother she understands the need to focus the best interests of children and has tremendous compassion for those facing trying family law issues.. EDUCATION AND LICENSUREMs. Whitley received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas A&M University in 1989 and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1992.. While at St. Mary’s, Ms. Whitley won the Woodley Award as the outstanding criminal law student in her class. She was on the National Dean’s List, won American Jurisprudence Awards, and was a research and teaching assistant for Professor John Schmolesky.. She is licensed in the State of Texas.. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONMartindale-Hubbell,The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 2009,2010. S.A. Scene Magazine-Best Lawyers in San Antonio, Family Law, every year since 2008. National Association of Professional and Executive Women, 2007, 2008

Daniel Whitworth is a compassionate family law attorney practicing in San Antonio and the surrounding area.  He primarily handles Divorce and Custody matters, including cases with issues of Child Support, Visitation, and Conservatorship.

Dana Burket handles cases in Family law and attended St. Mary's University. This attorney has been licensed for less than a year and has an office in San Antonio, TX.

Cynthia A. Maldonado is a dedicated attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, bringing over two decades of experience in family law and criminal prosecution. Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, she developed a passion for the law while studying at Baylor University, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Spanish. She later obtained her Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University.. Cynthia’s legal journey began as a third-year law student, handling her first divorce case and interning with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where she assisted with protective orders. She later served as a prosecutor in Cameron and Bexar counties, specializing in domestic violence and child abuse cases. Notably, she co-authored a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant, securing funding for Brownsville’s first-ever domestic violence unit.. Beyond her legal career, Cynthia is deeply involved in her community. She has served as a CASA advocate and Girl Scout troop leader, demonstrating her commitment to supporting children and families. A devoted wife and mother, she enjoys coaching her daughter’s basketball team, hiking, and traveling with her family. Passionate about education, democracy, and service, she actively volunteers for political campaigns and hopes to become board certified in family law while expanding her expertise into estate planning and probate.

Crystal was born and raised on the Westside of San Antonio, and started at the Law Office of Lisa Vance in 2016, after working in two other San Antonio-based law firms, specializing in family law, probate law, and property law, as well as at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted criminal cases and continued her passion for advocacy in the courtroom.. Crystal loves family law because of the opportunity it gives her to help families. She says, “My mother was divorced and it was one of the hardest things that my family ever had to go through. It had lasting effects on me and my little brother. I want to do everything that I can to help with easing the process of divorce and changing family arrangements.”. She wants clients to know that she has extremely high ethical standards that she brings to her work with her clients and her interactions with opposing counsel. She also prides herself on always being honest with clients, even if it’s to convey difficult news. In addition to being a “cat and dog parent,” she gave birth to her first child in December 2016.

Committed, knowledgeable, and professional advocate for clients and families!. Brandon Wong & Associates is a family law firm that was founded on the principles of hard work and quality of representation. Our experience helps us provide you with peace of mind and valuable guidance. Whether you are going through a divorce, collecting child support, or modifying possession / access terms, we take the time to educate you about the nuances of your case and what you can expect.

Carrington Smyth PLLC is a San Antonio-based law firm dedicated to criminal defense, litigation and divorce.. Born in San Antonio, trained in London with dual UK and Texas Bar qualifications, Lauren Smyth trained as a Senior Attorney and Vice President in leading big City firms and Fortune 500 Companies such as Jones Day, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Int. PLC and The Royal Bank of Scotland.. Phone:. Email:. Lauren Jay is licensed to practice law in Texas (2005), Washington, DC (2006) and England and Wales (2011).. PRINCIPAL OFFICE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. AUSTIN OFFICE REST OF WORLD BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.