Erika Vieyra Patino

Working with Ms. Patino is an experience I would describe as powerful, intense, and absolutely worth it, but only for people who truly want someone who will fight for what matters. She is not the type of attorney who sugarcoats things or tells you only what you want to hear. She lays out the reality... of the situation, the strengths and weaknesses, and what the long game requires. And family court is very much a long game. What impressed us most was that her focus never drifted. She wasn’t interested in polishing anyone’s image, managing egos, or selling false confidence. Every decision, every piece of guidance, was centered on the well-being of the children involved. It was clear she was willing to walk through fire if that’s what the case required, but also just as willing to tell us when patience, strategy, and compromise were necessary, even when it wasn’t what we wanted to hear in the moment. Regarding fees, I’ve seen reviews claiming she “only helps if you have money” or expecting services on a promise to pay later. Realistically, unless someone volunteers to take on complex legal work for free, every professional expects payment for services rendered, it’s not a field where an IOU will suffice. What makes her practice stand out is that she actually does offer workable payment arrangements directly through her office instead of demanding large sums upfront or sending clients through third-party financing. That alone sets her apart. For us, her representation became an investment we were grateful to make. When issues that actually mattered were on the line, everything was handled. No office is perfect, and this is a small practice with a significant caseload, but the quality of advocacy never faltered. We would much rather have a relentless advocate in the courtroom than someone who answers every email within ten minutes but lacks the grit to deliver results. If you want constant hand-holding or surface-level reassurance, she may not be for you. But if you want someone who treats your case with honesty, strategy, and unwavering dedication to the children at the center of it — Ms. Patino is the person you want in your corner. Her work changed the trajectory of our family, and for that we will always be grateful.

I hired Erica patino to combat perjury which would easily be proved if she had ordered a background check on me. I hired her after I went to court for my first hearing for a divorce. I went to her office and I explained to her that the opposing attorney and her client had claimed that I had gone to j...ail at some point. I clearly told her why I was hiring her. She didn't bother to order a background check and she didn't bother to use all the other items such as being a teacher for 25 years and being a veteran for 12 years being awarded my child from another relationship until he was out of school. She is very lazy and only helps who she wants when she wants to. I also the valid restraining order on someone and I asked her to ask the court if I could sell my separate property. In addition to that I asked her to help me with enforcing custody of my child. All these things she did not do even though I asked her. For the custody enforcement instead she asked the opposing attorney if my wife had given me my child and of course my wife told her yes however I told her assistant that I had gone home without my child because my wife refused to give him to me. And her assistant said she would let her know.A so she claims she was told by the opposing attorney and that's okay I guess for her instead of checking with me and checking with her assistant if I had received my child that day. She is a horrible attorney and she uses profanity when she talks to you. I don't appreciate that from an attorney I expect professionalism. And finally in addition to all that she is a liar. She claims that I didn't want to pay her her money even though I fired her and I never said that. I only was giving her less money than I agreed to because I could only give her that much. But I did tell her when I sell my house I would pay her everything. She will not act in your best interest.

After being date raped and abused for 30 years by a rotten man. I finally found my way out. The emotional trauma is what keeps you in. I hired Erika and believed she would help and fight for me. She said she would not back down because of all the evidence that I had on abuse and cheating from the x. ... He agreed to have a negotiation Erika advised and brought a negotiator. This was done during Covid. All over the computer. During the negotiations EVERYTHING she had promised was forgotten and I was left to feel like all I was was nothing a stay at home mom while he worked and deserved nothing. Erika is NOT a mother and wife and has zero empathy or compassion for the family or job. I didn’t even get what the state of Tx requires for child support was grossly negligent in alimony for my x makes over $450 thousand and 30 years of marriage . Tx law is $5000 a month for 10 years. I got less than half for 5 years. Simple Tx law and Erika failed to support who hired her. She sucks I would not recommend her to anyone. Lies to you and bills you for terrible service.

I hired Erika Patino on a annullment/child custody case in 2016, of which i had to ultimately end up firing her. Erika not only did not handle my case properly but she was also not knowledgeable enough to defend me in court. Upon hiring her, she claimed to be well versed in immigration and family la...w so i asked her if an annulment would be possible of which she agreed it would. In prepration for my annullment case, Patino asked for several character witnesses, i gave her their contact info and she never even called them. On the day of the hearing, she came into the room and told me "Ok, i just want you to know that there has never been a successful case for annulment with children involved." Erika knew that I had no chance of winning an annulment case but decided to go through the motions to get more money from me. While in the hearing, Patino was out lawyered, and unprepared. Patino done an awful job in court, and displayed no lawyering skills at all. Also, after i had already paid her she spoke to me and my family in a very condesending manner, not professional at all. I am writing this review to warn others of her lackluster skills,please be advised she is not able to hold her own in court and don't waste your money or time hiring her. She will promise to know all that is required for your case but will not deliver.