Bexar County Family Lawyers

Alexander “Alex” Beltaifa is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, working out of the firm’s San Antonio office. He joined the firm on June 16, 2025, and focuses his practice on family law. A dedicated and compassionate advocate, Alex brings a unique background in both education and law to his role. Originally from San Antonio, Alex was raised in the Tampa Bay area of Florida before returning to Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2011 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s...

I built this firm upon the ideals of equality, respect, honor and pride. I believe that actions speak louder than words and I should treat people the way I want to be treated. My mother once told me that God gave us two ears and a mouth for a reason…we should listen twice as much as we speak. I try to apply these concepts in my practice to provide better service to our Clients. I received my Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (a/k/a Texas A&M School of Law), my Bachelor of Arts from University of Texas-Austin...

We protect families and preserve assets by providing legal services in the areas of family law. Crista M Branch has 19 years of legal experience and have focused specifically on family law for 15 years. The firm handles divorces, custody, child support modifications, termination and adoptions, pre and post-nuptials and grandparent rights cases.

When you walk into the Law Offices of Andrew Preece in San Antonio, Texas, you can be confident in knowing that your legal issues will be handled with great care and attention to detail. It’s not every day that you will find a criminal defense attorney, who has the dedication and knowledge to defend you every step of the way, to ensure your rights and freedoms are fully protected. No matter what crime you may have been charged with or arrested for, as your attorney, I will make every effort to achieve the results you desire. As a member of the...

I have been licensed to practice law since 2003, bringing with me years of personal and professional experience. My background spans private practice and business, covering areas such as non-profit law, mass tort litigation, healthcare law, business law, family law, probate, and estate planning. In recent years, I have focused my practice on probate and estate planning, which I genuinely enjoy. In probate matters, I handle cases such as probate of a will, ancillary probate of a foreign will, probate of will as muniment of title, uncontested guardianship, appointment of guardian for a minor child, determination of heirship, independent administration, dependent...

I was born in Roswell, NM in 1956 and completed my 12th grade at Stavanger American School in Stavanger, Norway in June 1974. I graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice Theory and Research, along with a minor in Government from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas in May 1978. During my time there, I was elected to the National Political Science Honor Society in 1977. I earned my J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas in December 1980 and was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in May 1981. I entered private practice in San Antonio,...

Attorney Ashley Salinas was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. She attended the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and minored in both Criminal Justice and Legal Writing. Ashley holds a J.D. From St. Mary’s University School of Law where she gained a diverse legal background, including experience in-house and with government agencies. Ashley’s experience working in corporate and government settings has honed her skills in negotiation, legal strategy, and problem-solving, all which she applies to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. Committed to providing clear guidance and strong...

Attorney Shelby Huber was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and has a strong commitment to family law. She has gained valuable experience working in the Child Support Division at the Attorney General’s office and as a student attorney in the family law clinic during law school, where she represented clients in various family matters. Shelby holds a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law, as well as dual bachelor’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Known for her good communication skills and diligent work ethic, she takes a holistic approach...

Matthew has been nominated as a Rising Star in 2021 and 2022 in the field of Family Law. Only 2.5% of all attorneys receive this honor chosen by other attorneys.

I retired from the Air Force in the grade of colonel after having served 29 1/2 years active duty. I was a three-time commander at the detachment, squadron and group levels. My first passion is caring about and caring for families in the broader community because they are the foundation of our nation. My other passion is to continue what I did while on active duty - caring about and caring for servicemembers, federal civil servants and families -- whether still serving or in retirement -- in honor of their contributions to our nation.

Founding member Jennifer Espronceda is a lifelong resident of San Antonio. She received her undergraduate degree with honors from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and her law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Having worked for a large, global law firm following graduation, Jennifer delivers business “know-how” with a results-oriented style that provides clients and colleagues with vision, creativity and leadership. Prior to graduating from law school, Jennifer was selected for a judicial internship in the Southern District of Texas where she worked for the Honorable George P. Kazen.