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Michelle M. Kostun
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 22 years of experience
Experienced advocate helping families solve difficult issues in divorce and child custody, visitation and child support matters. Full and Limited Scope Representation - Attorney Coaching. Attorney help while you represent yourself on a pay as you go basis.
Client Centered Service - attorney meetings by phone; weekend and evening appointments by arrangement.
Practice devoted exclusively to Family Law since 2007. Prior experience includes Business/Commercial Litigation in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Texas; top international firm representing clients in Corporate/Transactional Matters - Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, S.E.C. Compliance.
Consulting Expert Services for Family Law Attorneys. Witness Representation.
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Douglas Daniel
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
Attorney Douglas Daniel has more than three decades of experience in criminal defense, granting him the knowledge and familiarity to take on DWI, assault, domestic violence, drug, federal, juvenile, state, theft and many other types of criminal defense cases. He started his legal practice in 1981 defending accused individuals in their criminal cases after he received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law. Attorney Daniel has gained ample experience dealing with the various courts, judges, and prosecutors in South Texas.
Of special note, Douglas was elected to membership as a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation in...
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Robert Almonte
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and White Collar Crime
St. Mary's University School of Law
I am an award-winning trial lawyer with a decade of experience in both federal and state prosecution. My work has earned national recognition from the Department of Justice Executive Office for United States Attorneys for superior performance. I am adept at managing complex criminal cases and understanding the nuances of criminal law and penalties.
I hold both an undergraduate degree and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. My legal journey began as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA), where my commitment and abilities led to my appointment by then-Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. as an Assistant United...
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Matthew Johnson
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Matt's practice focuses on business, real estate law, probate, and estate planning. Before joining West & West, Greer & Estorga, Matt served as a general counsel in the healthcare industry in San Antonio. Matt has experience with negotiating and drafting contracts, corporate governance, company operating agreements, business sale and purchase agreements, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and probate and estate planning documents.
Matt understands how the law and business interact and can complement one another. This understanding is what guides Matt's approach in helping clients navigate legal requirements and obligations in a way that helps them move closer to achieving...
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David Matthew Collins
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationAgricultural, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
St. Mary's University School of Law
I am admitted to practice in Texas Courts, U.S. District Courts - Western and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I have the requisite skills, education, and experience to help serve your legal needs in Bastrop County and adjacent counties in Central Texas. I earned my Juris Doctor (JD) from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
I not only have the legal training and experience needed to provide legal representation, I also have the background, education,...
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Alfredo Lozano
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 21 years of experience
(210) 899-2290
5718 University Heights Blvd.
Ste. 104
San Antonio, TX 78249
Immigration
Lozano Law Firm - Abogados de Inmigración is an immigration law firm that serves various communities in Texas. The firm, founded by Alfred Lozano, is dedicated to providing each client with personalized and cost effective immigration solutions. Mr. Lozano's passion for immigration law is rooted in his personal experience as a first generation American with Mexican immigrant parents. His wife is also an immigrant. This experience paves the way to a deeply personalized service to the firm's immigrant clients.
Mr. Lozano is not just experienced in immigration matters. he is also a Board-Certified Specialist in Immigration...
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Carlos G. Quintana
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Immigration
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law-Yeshiva University
I grew up in an immigrant family, experiencing the challenges and complexities of the immigration process firsthand. My parents moved to the United States seeking a better life, instilling in me a deep appreciation for the opportunities that U.S. citizenship provides. Driven by a desire to contribute to the community that fostered my success, I became the first in my family to attend university, graduating *summa cum laude* from the University of New Mexico.
After completing my undergraduate studies, I dedicated myself to education, teaching in the bilingual school system in Madrid, Spain. Upon returning to the United States, I pursued...
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Charles Emmeric Hardy
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 41 years of experience
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...
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Heather Lynn Hudson
San Antonio, TX Lawyer
Divorce and Family
Texas A&M University - College Station
Heather Hudson provides experienced family law representation to the San Antonio area. Heather is a rising award winning family law attorney who is dedicating her career to help families through extremely difficult times. Heather's preferred method to helping families is through negotiations, but understands and knows when the right time to litigate in the courtroom.
Heather understands the significant life changes a divorce or other family law matters have on families. Heather not only helps her client's negotiate the complexity of the legal system, she also watches out for the well being of her client's and their families.
Honesty. Compassion. Dedicated. Heather...
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David Thomas
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
David served in the United States Navy in a highly trained and specially skilled Antiterrorism/Force Protection Unit. After his enlistment, David became a police officer. First, patrolling the streets of South Florida. Then, here, in Austin, Texas. David served both as a patrol officer, and as a S.W.A.T. officer, and was specially trained as a certified hostage negotiator. He has investigated all sorts of crimes, ranging from DWI to murder. This practical law enforcement experience affords David a detailed understanding and an expertise of police policy and procedure.
During his career as an attorney, David has handled thousands of...
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Adam John Crawshaw
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Appalachian School of Law
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Melissa Dumas
San Antonio, TX Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
Melissa Dumas is an personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm. Originally from Indiana, she completed her undergrad at Indiana University. She majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Art History. Ms. Dumas then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School.
Ms. Dumas has worked for several Personal Injury law firms in the San Antonio area. She is known for being an aggressive advocate for her clients.
Ms. Dumas has lived in the San Antonio area for 10 years. She is married, and has two children.
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Jose Fabian Quiles III
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
909 NE Loop 410 Suite 400E
Alamo Towers East
San Antonio, TX 78209
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Jose Quilles III is an accomplished attorney with a wealth of experience personal injury litigation. He is currently a litigation attorney at McCormick Lawrence, based out of the San Antonio office.
Mr. Quilles received his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law in May of 1997. He is licensed in Connecticut, the District Court of Connecticut and the Western and Southern Districts of Texas.
Before starting his legal career, Mr. Quilles worked as a claim adjuster for two major insurance carriers. He also worked as a defense attorney for a major insurance carrier. This experience provided him with invaluable insight...
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Jason Allen
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Jason Allen is a pre-litigation personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence, where he is dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation to clients who have been injured due to accidents and negligence. Mr. Allen's commitment to justice and client advocacy defines his work at the firm, making him a trusted and reliable legal professional. His diverse background and unwavering commitment to his clients make him an invaluable asset to McCormick Lawrence.
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Doreen Appiah
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Doreen Appiah is a personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm.
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Jeremy Robert Cronin
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
California Western School of Law
Mr. Cronin has represented an array of clients, including both Plaintiffs and Defendants, in California State and Federal District Court.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cronin was an Attorney in San Diego, California at a number of insurance defense and plaintiff’s personal injury firms. Throughout his legal career, he has successfully resolved numerous cases involving complex business, personal injury, and professional liability matters, as well as various other issues. During this time, he has gained extensive experience in handling pre-litigation matters, as well as all aspects of litigation, including conducting/defending countless depositions, successfully arguing dispositive Motions, and resolving disputed...
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Kerry S. Alleyne Simmons
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Immigration
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Representing small business owners and individuals in Texas for over 13 years.
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Julian Roman Escamilla
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Julian Escamilla is a pre-litigation attorney at the McCormick Law Firm, based out of the Euless, TX office. He received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law in May 2021.
Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Escamilla worked for a personal injury law firm in the Dallas area. In law school, he was part of a criminal justice clinic, providing legal representation for indigent criminal defendants.
Mr. Escamilla is an ardent advocate for his clients, fighting to make sure they get the compensation they deserve after an injury.
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Garrett Gibson
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Garrett Gibson is a personal injury attorney representing injured parties across the state of Texas.
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Omar Juarez
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
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McKenna White
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 2 years of experience
(210) 777-3333
901 NE Interstate 410 Loop
Suite 400E
San Antonio, TX 78209
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
McKenna White is a skilled attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and pending licensure in the State of New Mexico. With a passion for justice and a strong educational background, McKenna is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to her clients.
McKenna earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2022. Prior to pursuing her legal career, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Secondary Education from Texas State University in 2019. Her diverse educational background equips her with a broad perspective and a comprehensive understanding of...
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Robert D Brown
San Antonio, TX Attorney
(210) 782-9111
10500 Heritage Boulevard, Suite 102
San Antonio, TX 78216
Business and Real Estate
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Robert Brown’s legal practice is devoted to business and real estate law. He represents real estate owners and operators in the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of a broad spectrum of real estate projects, including office, retail, medical, hospitality and multifamily projects. Robert also has expertise in Texas landlord and tenant law which allows him to effectively represent commercial and residential landlords and tenants in the negotiation of leases, resolution of disputes, and in landlord/tenant litigation. He has significant experience representing multifamily owners and managers in legal proceedings, including evictions and breach of contract claims, as...
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Matthew Myers
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(210) 640-7424
8620 N New Braunfels Ave
Ste 502B
San Antonio, TX 78217
Immigration
Baylor Law School
As Founder and Managing Attorney with Myers Immigration Law, Matthew Myers is one of the most respected business immigration attorneys in Texas, serving as the Immediate Past Chair of the Immigration Section for the State Bar of Texas and recently appointed by the Texas Bar President to serve on a select Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration & Nationality. He began his immigration career with one of the largest international immigration law firms, where he handled a high volume of highly complex U.S. business immigration matters for high net worth individuals, startups, small to mid-size businesses, and Fortune 100 companies....
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Stafford Sadler
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 1 year of experience
(210) 777-3333
909 NE Interstate 410 Loop
Suite 400E
San Antonio, TX 78209
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Stafford Sadler is a pre-litigation at the McCormick Law Firm, based in San Antonio, TX. His unwavering commitment to justice and diverse legal background, spanning personal injury, business litigation, family law, and estate planning, allow him to provide a unique perspective when representing clients.
In his personal life, Mr. Sadler enjoys the outdoors, whether he is playing tennis, pickleball, skiing or exploring new and diverse places while traveling. He also has a keen interest in history, architecture, and animals. His love for adventure and embracing different cultures has created an open-minded and inclusive perspective that he brings to his practice.
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Lasca Alexandria Arnold
Boerne, TX Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
I have been interested in the law since my childhood experiences required me to attend annual corporate meetings and estate planning sessions with my parents. It was there that I was first introduced to the concepts of estate planning in action.
After graduation from St. Mary's School of Law I knew that being from a entrepreneurial family I wanted to start my own practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate. I wanted to create legacies and peace of mind and this was the route to take. In my practice I make it...
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Armando Javier Roman
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law
With more than 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, Armando J. Román provides advice and counsel to clients needing legal representation in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, civil defense, citizenship and immigration services, removal defense, real estate, business, contracts, wills, probate, guardianship and family law matters.
Lawyers tend to focus or specialize in only particular areas of the law, while Armando focuses on serving his clients in several areas of the law. He represents people who are injured in motor vehicle accidents or because of the negligent acts of others. He represents people who have...
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Ricardo Julio
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ricardo Julio was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His family moved to the US at an early age, and he has lived in Texas ever since. Growing up in a foreign country, he quickly learned the value of hard work and dedication.
Ricardo received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Baylor University in 2009. After graduating, Ricardo attended the night program at St. Mary’s Law School while maintaining a full-time job in Austin. At St. Mary’s, Ricardo was part of the St. Mary’s Civil Clinic where he provided pro bono representation to members of...
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Amanda L. James
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or have been a victim of a dishonest retailer, manufacturer or service provider, you need an attorney who will an attorney who will give you individualized representation to get the justice you need and deserve. Contact Amanda L. James Law today to get the representation you deserve. I serve San Antonio and surrounding areas including Boerne, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country.
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Allan R. Manka
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Baylor Law School and University Of Texas
I have been licensed to practice law in Texas for 40 years. I have tried thousands of cases, from traffic tickets to death penalty cases, from simple divorces and visitation cases to complex divorce and custody cases, to the court and to juries, in all levels of Texas trial courts and in the Federal Courts of Texas. I am a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas.
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Kristina L. Combs
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
A military-veteran owned law firm with proven experience in getting you what you need. Divorce, custody, child support, parental rights, auto accident injury, estate planning, adoption and more! Serving San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Hondo, Austin and surrounding counties.
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Lisette Christine Lange
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
The University of Texas School of Law
Having practiced law for twenty years, Lisette can assist you in several capacities. She is experienced in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate Contracts, Estate Planning, complex Probate cases, End of Life Issues, Business start-ups, and Intellectual Property.
Lisette received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in 2003, and completed her undergraduate work at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas earning a Bachelor of Business Administration. She has since pursued a Bioethics Certification from the National Catholic Bioethics Center and a Masters in Theology from Holy Apostles College. She is an active member of the Catholic Lawyers...
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Cherrell T Holmes
Hill Country Village, TX Lawyer with 3 years of experience
(726) 203-4189
14607 San Pedro Ave Unit 205
Hill Country Village, TX 78232
Divorce and Family
Savannah Law School
Cherrell is from Saint Louis, Missouri, and moved to Texas in 2007. Thereafter, Cherrell commissioned from the Army Reserved Officer Training Course and served as an active-duty chemical officer. Cherrell served in the United States Army for 14 years.
In January 2018, Attorney Holmes became a Judge Advocate in the US Army. During her time as a JAG Officer, she practiced family law, consumer protection, estate planning, military law, criminal defense, administrative law, and labor law.
In January 2022, Cherrell began practicing family law in San Antonio, Texas. Cherrell has a passion for representing clients that need compassionate and zealous representation. Specifically,...
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Julian Lopez
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 45 years of experience
(210) 510-4191
401 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 375
San Antonio, TX 78258
Business, International and Personal Injury
Julian graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government in 1977. He graduated with honors and was on the Dean’s List. In 1980, he graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with his J.D. degree. Julian is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the United States District Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. He is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, San Antonio...
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Fernanda Inegol
San Antonio, TX Lawyer
Free ConsultationImmigration
Universidad Anahuac Norte
Fernanda Inegol is originally from Mexico City. She moved to Texas shortly after graduating from Anahuac University School of Law to pursue an LLM Master of Laws Degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
Fernanda moved to San Antonio in 2015 and worked for a local Law Firm focusing on Family and Immigration Law before opening her own practice.
Her passion for law, specially immigration law, comes from being an immigrant herself. She and her husband came to the United States at a very young age and dealt with the immigration process firsthand.
She has been living in San Antonio, TX for...
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Niles J. Sneed
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
South Texas College of Law
Niles J. Sneed is a trial lawyer practicing representing victims of catastrophic personal injuries caused by highway accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, on-the-job accidents/explosions, boat and offshore accidents, defective consumer products, and wrongful termination matters. Mr. Sneed is devoted to passionately assisting people in need and continues in his philanthropic endeavors by devoting himself not only to charity and non-profit endeavors throughout Texas. Mr. Niles J. Sneed continues to show his colleagues and community that diligence, discipline, and perseverance are what drives the success we can obtain for our clients.
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Jason Edward Cruz
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Born and raised in San Antonio and the Bexar County area. I am a graduate of NEISD, UTSA and Saint Mary's Law School, with 12 years of legal experience. I am committed to helping those in my community in true need of help.
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Stephen Barrera
Floresville, TX Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
St. Mary's University School of Law
Stephen C. Barrera was raised in Wilson County, Texas. After obtaining a B.A. in Philosophy at U.T.S.A., he attended St. Mary's Law School. During law school, Stephen made the Dean's List, wrote for The Scholar, St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice, and interned for United States Fifth Circuit Judge Emilio Garza. Stephen was also awarded 1st place and Best Speaker during the St. Mary's Law School 1L Moot Court Competition. Stephen's law career began at the law firm of Bracewell & Giuliani, where he worked in the firm's trial section. In 2008, Stephen started his own practice...
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Marilee Hazel Brown
New Braunfels, TX Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
As a former assistant district attorney and successful private practice owner, Marilee Hazel Brown provides clients broad expertise in the legal process and a depth of trial experience when cases cannot be resolved outside the courtroom. She makes a difference by looking beyond the ordinary to find creative solutions that work to the best interests of her clients. In private practice, her experience is drawn from having handled hundreds of cases in the tri-county area.
For the past ten years, Ms. Brown has built a family law and personal injury practice that has helped hundreds of clients successfully resolve high-conflict disputes....
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Gary J. Hillier
San Antonio, TX Attorney with 6 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
I worked in the criminal justice system in England, as a police officer, for fifteen years. I moved to San Antonio and became a United States citizen in 2014. I have worked as a prosecutor and now work in the criminal justice system in a different capacity—as a criminal defense attorney. I truly believe that the United States is the land of second opportunities. I want to help you get your second chance.
My experience within the criminal justice system has helped me to develop excellent communication and advocacy skills. These skills led to me developing strong values of...
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Jesus Ramiro Lopez
San Antonio, TX Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Divorce, Probate and Real Estate
The Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez provides professional experienced legal services in San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Boerne, Round Rock, and surrounding communities.. We assist individuals family law cases including divorce, child support, custody and more. We make getting legal services affordable by offering free consultations and easy payment plans.