Jerome Neal Stein

Jerome Neal Stein

3.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Family

The Cochran Building, 5838 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 41 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1984

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Offices of Jerome Neal Stein

The Cochran Building, 5838 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX, 75214

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Jerome Neal Stein's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by De'Marcus | January 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Stein law is excellent legal representation and highly recommended

Very big thank you to Jerome, he was excellent in my custody case and completely delivered! Jerome and his assistants are kind and prompt always putting their clients needs as their top priority. I would recommend him to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation. Jerome works with your budge...t and will do everything he can to give you the best legal representation you can find! Without Jerome’s help I would never had won full custody of my son, thank you stein law ! 10/10!

Posted by beatriz guerrero | March 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

amazing

Ive been absolutely blessed to have hired him as a lawyer . During what was undoubtedly one of the most challenging times of my life, Mr jorome Stein proved to be an invaluable support. She navigated through my child custody proceedings with sensitivity and grace. he was thorough in my approach, ma...king sure I understood all my options for alimony and child custody. Her genuine care and empathy made a significant difference in my experience. je has such professionalism and timely communication helped alleviate my stress in this emotional process. I am deeply grateful for her service and highly recommend her to anyone facing similar circumstances his staff is a bonus.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Jerome Stein is NOT the attorney he USED to be - something is wrong

Hired May 2013. Both parties anxious to divorce. Dozens of delays and non response or filings by Stein led to a delayed mediation date of Mar 4, 2015. Stein never advises or preps me for what is going to happen in mediation even after several pleas. Stein showed 1.5 hours late (claims weather but w...e were there), showed with no files or preparation for case, thank God I had my files and laptop and photos. Stein takes 3 client calls during my mediation, falsy mentions possible solutions I / we never discussed. I handled the rest of the meeting while he took calls. Stein asks me to text him a photo of my because he had friends to set me up with. March 4th, Stein was ordered to submit a QDRO for military, police pension, warranty deeds and divorce decree within 14 days. 10 days later/20/days/30 days/90 days later Jerome has yet to submit my police QDRO or divorce decree. I received 9 copies of the divorce decree with constant errors, MAJOR errors of palintiff and respondant, wrong birthdates, (his admin Tanya) is non responsive and does not ever give you correct documents. Stein claimed other party to blame for delays but now I am in talks with other party, I am finding out otherwise. Stein continues to take funds blindly from my account, but 22 requests for an invoice he has not supplied one yet claiming invoice issues that are long standing. His texts are unreadable, not only spelling errors but true "gotta guess what he is saying" If you ask about 3 things --- he might partially answer 1. I sent a 10 day demand letter in May and told him to process my divorce ( Ihave several months of child support waiting but can not get because the divorce not filed) or I was filing a grievance - he once again lied (I have proof) about why he delayed yet again, so I tell him I have NO choice but to file a grievance, he emailed me yesterday he is withdrawing from case. So give him your money, then let him not take care of you and then he gets to withdraw from case. This is going to be a long ride........................ i have spoken to other attorneys of how simple my divorce should have been, afterall we mediated, but Stein wont process paperwork or file correctly any of the QDROs, so now nothing. I welcome the opportunity to share my personal and factual truth with anyone.

Posted by Charlene | March 13, 2014 | Child Custody

A custody case we never thought we could win...

Jerome was a God send! We were at our wits end. We had talked to other lawyers that told us we didn't have a snowballs chance in you know where of winning custody of a biological child and one that wasn't biological. I sent an email out on one of the lawyer sites and Jerome answered! Thank The Lord h...e did! It was a tough fight covering a couple of states but in the end he did it! He and his staff were so reliable, kind, caring and comforting...and worked with us financially. He was honest and told us everything we had to do and we followed his directives and we got custody! I love Mr. Stein for making that happen for my grandkids!! If you want a lawyer that will work hard for you, then call Jerome, we are sure glad we did! Thank you Jerome!!!

Jerome Stein

Replied last March 13, 2014

What a great honor it was to work with you and your family to bring these children from darkness to the bright light of your family's warmth and love.

Posted by Michael | March 13, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Experienced, Honest, Calming & Compassionate.

I thought I was going to be able to weather the storm in my marriage as I had done in the past, but that would not be the case. I was definitely caught by surprised when I was finally served in December and I had mixed emotions and lots of questions. After looking exhaustively for a lawyer I went wit...h an expert referral and chose Jerome. Immediately there was a calm/compassion I was seeking in representation regarding this difficult time in my life. In addition his experience in the court shows. In preparation, any questions I had via email, phone, with the office or in person were answered in a timely manner. Don't be afraid or procrastinate, Jerome's office will guide you through the process. Although my case is not over, I know the preparation and hearings up to now have addressed my children's best interests. The office has made sure I am aware of important documents, dates, court decisions, & classes. Remember to keep your head up and be honest with the office about your situation, each case is different. At the end of the day it is up to you to find peace and dignity again.

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Jerome Neal Stein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jerome. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Karen Keltz

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jerome and I have been opposing counsel on several tough cases. He is a well-reasoned advocate. He is also of good temper, even on those tough cases. It is with pleasure that I endorse Jerome."

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Kathleen Turton

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Jerome Stein about ten years. He is well-respected in the family law community as a knowledgeable, hard-working advocate for his clients. He talks through all of the options with his clients so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. He fights to achieve the best results for his clients, whether through negotiations or hearings."

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Anita Savage

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerome is a fantastic attorney who holds his client's best interests at the forefront. In terms of reaching his client's goals, I have personally seen him at his best (in negotiations AND in trial). While always willing to deal out of court if the deal is the right thing to do, he also has no problem pulling up his shirt sleeves and litigating if that's the only way to accomplish what needs to happen. I endorse Jerome without reservation."

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David Ragsdale

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jerome for over 20 years. Jerome is a man of integrity, hard working, and very dedicated to his clients. I highly recommend Jerome as an attorney."

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Lisa Garza

Family lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jerome represents his clients well. He is tenacious, well versed in the law and is always well prepared which shows in his representation of his clients."

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Mark Williamson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerome is one of the most tenacious divorce lawyers in Dallas. He is truly passionate about his work and his clients. His reputation for being an honest, professional adversary is well-known and well-deserved."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2023

updated on 11/13/2023

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 07/20/2021

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in TX, 2019

updated on 03/28/2019

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2017

updated on 03/15/2019

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2017

updated on 03/03/2017

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2000 - 2013

Attorney, Jerome Neal Stein Attorne

1992 - 2000

Shareholder, Bergman, Yonks, Stein and Bird, P.C.

Associations

2011 - Present

Anti Defamation Legaue

Southwest Regional Board Member

2010 - Present

Family Section, Dallas Bar Association

Board Member

2007 - Present

DCAP

Volunteer Mediator

2000 - Present

Dallas Bar Foundation

Performer Bar None Show

2008 - 2010

Jewish Community Center

Book Fair Chair

2002 - 2010

Jewish Community Center

Former Board Membe

1997 - 1998

Richardson Theater Center

Board Member

1994 - 2002

American Jewish Congress

Officer

Education

1983

University Of Puget Sound

JD

1980

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2012

Dallas Bar Association, Family Section Newsletter Living the Creed

Activity

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