Kenedy, Texas Family Lawyers

Gary Gibson
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Kenedy, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(830) 583-2828 322 West Main
Suite 102
 Kenedy, TX 78119
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
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Daniel G Garcia
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George West, TX Family Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(210) 519-7083 1213 Amy Street
P O Box 1925
 George West, TX 78022
Family, Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Texas - Austin
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I have practiced in multiple counties in Texas and have also appeared Pro Hac Vice in the State of Oklahoma. I have also served as a Municipal Court Judge.
Oscar Dominic
Floresville, TX Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(830) 393-7277 2840 Business Loop 181 N
 Floresville, TX 78114
Family and Divorce
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Grace Cantu Barrera
La Vernia, TX Family Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(830) 779-2107 13593 U.S. 87
 La Vernia, TX 78121
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Robert Alan
Jourdanton, TX Family Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(830) 769-5118 121 BMT Dr
 Jourdanton, TX 78026
Family and Divorce
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Charles Manning Jr
Beeville, TX Family Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(361) 358-7635 1400 W Corpus Christi St
 Beeville, TX 78102
Family and Divorce
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William Reeve Rodis
Jourdanton, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(830) 769-5101 121 BMT Dr
 Jourdanton, TX 78026
Family and Divorce
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Andres Cedillos
Floresville, TX Family Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(830) 216-2639 170 Business Loop 181 N
 Floresville, TX 78114
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Richard Harley Vestal
Beeville, TX Family Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(361) 358-6001 701 E Houston St
 Beeville, TX 78102
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Shawn Patrick Dawson
La Vernia, TX Family Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(830) 216-3520 14414 US Hwy 87 West
Suite 2
 La Vernia, TX 78121
Family, Probate and Real Estate
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Rachel Mary Reuter
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(210) 299-4777 500 Lexington Ave
 San Antonio, TX 78215
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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I am focused on developing solutions that suit your family's immediate and future needs.
Stephen Hardy Gordon
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(210) 531-9700 5820 IH-10 West
Suite 400
 San Antonio, TX 78201
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DWI
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CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE:

-Over 17 Years Experience as a Trial Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
-Graduated in Top 10% of class at St. Mary’s School of Law
-Staff Writer and Editor of St. Mary’s Law Journal
-Author of Numerous Articles in publications such as St. Mary’s Law Review and San Antonio Lawyer Magazine
-Formerly worked at Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
-100's of hours of Continuing Legal Education in relevant Practice Areas
-10.0 Perfect Rating from AVVO.com Lawyer Rating Website
Paul Steven Hacker
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(210) 740-6777 11845 Interstate 10 W
#400
 San Antonio, TX 78230
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Tennessee College of Law
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The Hacker Law Firm was established in 2005 in San Antonio, Texas by Paul Steven Hacker. The Firm’s mission is to deliver exceptional value to its clients by providing legal advice and services that result in optimized outcomes for its clients. It proudly provides practical and creative advice in both formal conflict resolution in litigation and agreed outcomes in compromises and settlements. Paul Steven Hacker, the founder of the Hacker Law Firm, was admitted to practice law in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1993. His legal experience is extensive and varied. Mr. Hacker...
Joseph Hoelscher
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(866) 608-9939 3030 Nacogdoches, Ste. 222G
 San Antonio, TX 78217
Family, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Baylor Law School
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Joe Hoelscher is an award-winning criminal and family law trial lawyer whose dedication to vigorously defending his clients has earned him national recognition. Having been involved with the legal system since his mother's disappearance and murder in 1986, Joe knows how tough court is on clients and families in need of legal assistance. As a result, he has dedicated his law practice to helping his clients navigate the legal system so they can gain closure and find peace. The Hoelscher Law Office's holistic approach to client services frequently involves the use of experts and counselors to help clients develop their...
Scott Fredrick Lemanski
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Corpus Christi, TX Family Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(361) 779-6036 400 Mann
Suite 700
 Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Multi-State Barred Attorney, Scott F. Lemanski began practicing law in the Corpus Christi area in 2005. Scott served as an assistant district attorney exlusively in County Court at Law No. 5, handlng all aspects of juvenile prosecutions. During his tenure with the district attorney's office, Scott handled certifications, pleas, bench trials, and jury trials, with an attention to hard work and a belief that his work was making a difference in the lives of victims, juveniles and the community. Scott is well educated in the legal requisites regarding guardianship law. All this experience has provided Scott with a firm foundation...
Shawn H. Smith
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(512) 576-3380 1919 San Pedro
 San Antonio, TX 78212
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
St. Mary's University School of Law
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The Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith is a Family law firm serving San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding areas.

I handle all areas of family law, including property division, child custody issues, child or spousal support, and enforcement of court orders. If you have a tough divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, enforcement, or modification issue, you need to find competent representation that you can trust. I can help you understand the divorce process, giving your case the personal attention that it needs to get you the result you deserve. I also strive to make sure...
Milena Christopher
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Dripping Springs, TX Family Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(512) 858-9779 3975 Highway 290 East
 Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Nova Southeastern University
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I understand the hardships that may occur in your life. As your attorney I will offer my knowledgeable legal expertise to better serve you while going through divorce and other family-related matters, including child custody and support. I am a credentialed family mediator and I will always seek to settle any problem you have outside of the courtroom. However, no matter what your situation may be, I am not afraid to fight for you and your family.
Charles Emmeric Hardy
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(210) 349-9933 12000 Huebner Rd
#200
 San Antonio, TX 78257
Family and Divorce
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I am a San Antonio Divorce attorney who specializes in divorce and family law matters. I understand how incredibly traumatic the divorce experience can be. Change is difficult. I strive to timely resolve your case in as prompt and efficient a manner as possible. I'll work persistently to insure that the delays of our opposition, intentional or not, do not stagnate your legal process. If you need a high caliber attorney with a thorough understanding of the law, and you want a man of integrity, proud of his reputation and the respect of both judges and fellow attorneys, then I...
(210) 349-9933 12000 Huebner Rd
 San Antonio, TX 78230
Deborah Linnartz Wigington
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New Braunfels, TX Family Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(830) 627-7300 140 S. Walnut Ave.
 New Braunfels, TX 78130
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Providing criminal defense, family law, child support, child custody representation to all of Texas, including Comal County, Texas and all other central Texas counties, such as Hays County, Guadalupe County, and more. These counties include New Braunfels, Seguin, San Marcos and surrounding areas. Family Law cases include divorces, child custody modifications, family violence protective orders, restraining orders, CPS or TDFPS cases, father's rights, and grandparent's rights,etc. Criminal defense cases include DWIs, possession or manufacture of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, assault family violence, theft, criminal mischief, sexual assault, indecency with a child, aggravated assault, unlawful...
Lisa A Vance
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(210) 582-5887 814 N. Alamo St.
Suite 1
 San Antonio, TX 78215
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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In the last several years, Ms. Vance’s practice has included a central focus on family and marital disputes.

She promotes a gentler focus on marital termination, convinced that a family’s energies should be spent on the healthy development of children, rather than concentrating on marital angst. Ms. Vance works closely with mental health providers, so that clients can heal, rather than continue to wound those they do, and have, loved. As a result, the firm promotes collaborative law for marital disputes, whenever appropriate. When necessary, however, to protect families, Ms Vance's trial skills successfully promote the best interests of her...
James Meyrat
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(210) 733-6235 5802 IH-10 West
 San Antonio, TX 78201
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law
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James Meyrat executes an aggressive legal strategy to achieve your goals. James Meyrat is not the risk aversive type of lawyer looking to settle before actually preparing your case for trial.

In the decisive moments of your family law case James is ready to take your case as far as necessary in litigation to get what you really want.

Divorces and family law litigation can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. You need a lawyer to be “in your corner.”

Whether your divorce is uncontested or you’re fighting over property, custody, or both, James Meyrat will aggressively...
Simon Hendershot III
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Corpus Christi, TX Family Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(855) 976-4041 5262 S. Staples
Suite 300
 Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
South Texas College Of Law
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Simon W. “Trey” Hendershot, III, managing shareholder, leads our firm’s business law, healthcare and regulatory group. He is a native Texan, born and raised in Gonzales, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University (B.B.A. in Business Management, 1984). While attending Texas A&M University, Mr. Hendershot was a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggies Band and the Corps of Cadets. Upon graduation, he was named Distinguished Military Graduate and received a commission as an infantry officer in the United States Army. He served as a Judge Advocate General Officer for the 36th Brigade 50th...
(855) 976-4041 1800 Bering Dr.
Suite 600
 Houston, TX 77057
(855) 976-4041 2600 South Shore Blvd
Suite 300
 League City, TX 77573
(855) 976-4041 14090 Southwest Freeway
Suite 300
 Sugar Land, TX 77478
(855) 976-4041 1800 Bering Dr
 Houston, TX 77057
Rebecca J Carrillo
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(210) 468-1581 12915 Jones-Maltsberger
Suite 524
 San Antonio, TX 78247
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Rebecca Carrillo is a Board Certified family law attorney in San Antonio. She prides herself on being highly attentive to her clients and her ability to address her client's individual needs. Rebecca is a strong courtroom advocate, and approaches each case with preparation, attention to detail and dedication to her client. Rebecca has experience in family law, criminal law, appellate law, and general civil litigation.
Allan R. Manka
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(210) 824-1800 13750 San Pedro Ave
#410
 San Antonio, TX 78232
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Baylor Law School and The University of Texas School of Law
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Robert Steven 'Steve' Wilson
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(210) 880-9988 3030 Nacogdoches, Suite 222C
 San Antonio, TX 78217
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law
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I practice primarily family law and probate in Bexar County, Comal County, Guadalupe County, Wilson County, Atascosa County and Medina County and will travel to counties beyond those counties.

In our family law practice, we primarily represent parents in suits affecting the parent child relationship, grandparents and foster parents. Further, we represent clients with significant property issues in their marriage and in the unfortunate event of a death in the family.

Aric Garza
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(210) 225-2961 5820 W Interstate 10
Suite 300
 San Antonio, TX 78201
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
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The Law Offices of Aric J. Garza PLLC provides quality, results-oriented legal services to business and individual clients throughout Texas. We strive to attain our clients' goals and zealously advocate for their interests. Since 2002, we have assisted clients in litigation, family law, real estate, and business matters.
(210) 819-7443 17806 W Interstate 10
Suite 300
 San Antonio, TX 78257
Daniella Lyttle
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer
(512) 215-5225 2222 Western Trails Blvd
#103
 Austin, TX 78745
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Immigration
Michigan State University College of Law
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Daniella Lyttle earned a J.D. with honors from The Michigan State University College of Law. She also has a B.A. with honors in Psychology and Gerontology from The University of South Florida. Ms. Lyttle is a member of The College of the State Bar of Texas, an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. In 2014, Ms. Lyttle was selected by the National Advocates as a Top 100 Lawyer for the state of Texas. The...
Gloria Yates Early
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New Braunfels, TX Family Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(210) 902-6130 382 S. Interstate 35, Building C
 New Braunfels, TX 78130
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Probate
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Gloria Yates Early is a hard working attorney with 20 years of experience in the San Antonio Area. She cares about her clients and isn't afraid of a fight. From paperwork to lawsuits Gloria Yates Early is here to help, check out her website: www.gloriayatesearlyattorney.com and call for an appointment- (210) 902-6130. "Get help early, call Early!"
Stephen A. Nicholas
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(210) 227-0606 101 Stumberg
 San Antonio, TX 78204
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and Divorce
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Since May of 1984, I have been helping people in trouble with criminal law problems, DUI/DWI problems, and family law problems. I am licensed in State and Federal Court, and by the U.S. Supreme Court. I will see a person with a problem in any one of these areas, usually, on the same day as I am contacted. My fees are charged based on the seriousness of the problem, what needs to be done, and taking into account the person's ability to pay. My consultations are free, with no obligation, and will take as much...
Tamu K. (T.K.) Floyd
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(210) 488-2510 P.O. Box 171132
 San Antonio, TX 78217
Family
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
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Ms. Sylvia Ann Cavazos
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(210) 682-8800 The Milam Building
115 E. Travis Street, Suite 1711
 San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Attorney Sylvia A. Cavazos is a former prosecutor and worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar county for 10 years. She has extensive criminal trial experience in Felony and Misdemeanor cases including 1st Degree Aggravated Felonies. Ms. Cavazos opened up her private law office in 2007. She is a highly motivated and aggressive attorney who knows the law and the criminal justice system. Ms. Cavazos is one of the top criminal lawyers in San Antonio and surrounding counties. She also practices in Federal Court in the Western District of Texas and also has federal...
Paul Sadler
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney
(800) 862-1260 630 Broadway St
 San Antonio, TX 78215
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Health Care and Insurance Claims
Baylor Law School
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Michael Baseluos
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney
(888) 728-9529 202 E Park Ave
 San Antonio, TX 78212
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning
The University of Texas School of Law
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James Bettersworth
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New Braunfels, TX Family Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(830) 606-0404 110 West Faust Street
 New Braunfels, TX 78130
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Attorney James S. Bettersworth was raised in Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas Lutheran University. He later went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s Law School in 1997, a feat he was able to accomplish in just two-and-a-half years. Upon graduating from St. Mary’s, he became licensed on June 4th, 1998. Since then, he has successfully represented clients in legal matters that pertain to a very wide range of laws. In addition to being licensed to practice in the state of Texas, Mr. Bettersworth is also licensed to practice in the Federal Courts of...
(888) 392-0039 136 East San Antonio Street
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Marco Cepeda
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 3 years experience
(210) 701-5481 3030 Nacogdoches
Suite 222
 San Antonio, TX 78217
Free ConsultationFamily
St. Mary's University School of Law
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I am a family law attorney and partner at Hoelscher Gebbia Cepeda PLLC. I have extensive experience with most family law issues ranging from divorces, child custody disputes, child support disputes, and adoptions. Because of my successful results many of my clients have been referrals from previous satisfied clients. I am originally from El Paso, Texas and am the youngest son of Mexican immigrants. I came to San Antonio in 2004 to attend university and graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law. During my time at St. Mary’s, I volunteered as a student attorney helping indigent clients in...
Kenneth Bigham Jr
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Schulenburg, TX Family Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(800) 231-8712 717 Lyons Ave
 Schulenburg, TX 78956
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
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Ken Bigham Jr. has been licensed to practice law since 1989. Since that time he has made it his mission to empower and defend those who find themselves up against the overwhelming odds of large corporations and organizations. With a focus on personal injury law and criminal defense, Ken has spent the last two decades providing experienced guidance and dedicated legal service.
(979) 743-4153 807 Pecan
 Bastrop , TX 78602
Josh Hopkins
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Corpus Christi, TX Family Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(361) 420-1394 802 N. Carancahua
Suite 2100
 Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Family, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
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As the founding attorney at the firm Hopkins Law Group, PLLC, Corpus Christi lawyer Josh Hopkins offers legal assistance in criminal defense and personal injury cases. Since 1993, Attorney Hopkins has been licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has certified him in the area of Personal Injury Trial Law. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law. Get more information today by contacting his firm.
Clinton Fancher Lawson
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(210) 244-2701 755 E. Mulberry, Suite 200
 San Antonio, TX 78212
Family and Divorce
South Texas College of Law and University of Houston - Main Campus
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Jaclyn Yvonne Roberson
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(210) 224-4077 408 Dwyer Ave.
 San Antonio, TX 78204
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
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I have been a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas since 2003. In that time, I've focused on family law and estate planning/probate matters, with a special emphasis on child abuse and neglect cases. When it comes to child abuse and neglect cases, I've sat at every table in the courtroom, having represented parents, children and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services during my career. At the Law Office of Jaclyn Y. Roberson, PLLC, we take a client-centered approach to legal representation, where we take into consideration the unique and specific needs of each...
Wade Christiansen
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San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(210) 829-0101 111 Soledad Street
Suite 356
 San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Immigration and Probate
South Texas College Of Law
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At Christiansen Law Firm, we work hard to help clients reach a positive resolution in their case. Our family law, immigration, and probate attorneys take a genuine interest in your legal issues and we pride ourselves on the personalized service we provide. You will find everyone in our office to be friendly, approachable and ready to help. Contact our law firm online or call 281-579-2800 to schedule an initial consultation.
(281) 579-2800 16350 Park Ten Place
Suite 201
 Houston, TX 77084

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