$ 400-450 per hour
Leslie Starr Barrows
also known as Leslie Barrows
About Leslie
Biography
The Barrows Firm provides outstanding legal representation to our clients. Whether you are facing a bench trial, a jury trial or administrative proceeding, the attorneys of the Barrows Firm will defend your legal rights and stand beside you every step of the way.
From adoptions to contested divorce jury trials to juvenile defense – Leslie Starr Barrows is known for being a zealous advocate who represents her clients with their best interests in mind by your side for the entirety of the matter.
Practice areas include: Pre-Marital Planning, Adoptions (CPS or Step-parent), High-Conflict Divorces, Child Custody/Support Modifications, Enforcements/Contempt, Criminal Defense (Federal and State), Expunctions, Juvenile Defense, Juvenile Sealings, and Will Preparation.
With a decade of legal experience, we provide the highest quality representation in while maintaining the ‘close client’ relationships. Our goal is to develop long-term client relationships which sets this firm apart from others. Over the last few years, she has successfully grown her practice by following this principle: Humble beginnings, hard work and understanding that every story has more than one side, make our customer service approach hard to beat.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
90%
22 years
Wills and Living Wills
10%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 20 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Barrows Firm, PC
520 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 140, Southlake, TX, 76092
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Practice Areas
Child Custody (10)
Divorce & Separation (7)
Criminal Defense (5)
Family (5)
Child Support (4)
Adoption (2)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Domestic Violence (2)
Estate Planning (2)
Juvenile (2)
Lawsuits & Disputes (2)
Alimony (1)
DUI & DWI (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Expungement (1)
Marriage & Prenuptials (1)
Probate (1)
Real Estate (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
Violent Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (22)
Advocacy (20)
Recommendation (14)
Professionalism (11)
Responsiveness (11)
Communication Style (10)
Cost of Services (10)
Practice Area Knowledge (10)
Staff & Support (8)
Compassion (7)
General Knowledge (6)
Character & Conduct (4)
Payment Plans (3)
Trustworthiness (3)
Free Consultations (1)
Punctuality (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Zdenka | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Extremely Disappointing Experience
Review: I had an extremely disappointing experience with this attorney. She represented my husband and failed to fulfill her responsibilities. Not only did she neglect to carry out the necessary tasks, but she also consistently sent us exorbitant bills without any justification. We found ourselves co...
Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2022 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
DO NOT RECOMMEND
Referred to me from a friend who was using Ms. Barrows for the first time. I have never retained a lawyer for a traffic citation before so I was curious to see if it actually paid off - wrong. The only time I was contacted via phone was to get payment from me. After that, I was contacted solely throu...
Posted by Brad | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Just a flawless experience from start to finish!
I had a tough battle to fight in my divorce. I was literally the little guy going up against heavy hitters. Leslie properly represented me, responded to all call backs, and was super professional (even when my ex decided to represent herself in court and attack Leslie and myself). I've passed ou...
Leslie Barrows
Replied last April 23, 2020We appreciate your patience with the process. It was amazing working with you.
Posted by Monique | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
A true blessing to my little family
My case was an interesting one. I was adopting my nephew and I thought at first I was going to be able to navigate the adoption on my own. I finally realize that wasn't the case and I found the Barrows Firm via a legal plan through my employer, I did some research and found out that the firm is par...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
The Paradigm of an Attorney with Unparalleled Care and Dedication
After working with pretentious attorneys on several occasions, hiring Leslie Barrows was a great relief. Leslie handled my juvenile record expunction and relieved my prior attorney handling my DWI case. I have never worked with an attorney that truly cared for a client and was more willing to speak...
Leslie Barrows
Replied last March 20, 2018It was great working with you and I am so proud of your accomplishments. Watching you grow and learn from poor choices makes me very happy.
Leslie Starr Barrows's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Leslie through the Tarrant County Bar Association on numerous occasions. She tackles projects with a vigor that she pursues with her cases and clients. Her reputation in the legal community is above reproach."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Leslie Barrows for several years. She always gives her clients her full attention. She takes her job seriously and is always prepared. If I needed an attorney, I would hire her and am always glad to give her a referral."
"From my experience and observation, Leslie is an excellent lawyer that provides her clients with the highest quality legal services."
"Leslie and I were opposing counsel in a family law case. She was tough, but was always courteous and professional. I endorse her without reservation."
"Leslie is a true advocate for her clients. She is also very involved in the Tarrant County legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leslie is one of the best family law lawyers in DFW."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leslie fights hard for her clients and is well respected in our legal community."
"I have worked with and against Leslie in criminal cases, juvenile cases, probate (mental health) and family (CPS) cases for 10 years now. She is highly respected by her peers and judges because she is well versed in criminal, juvenile, probate and family law. She is an experienced TRIAL lawyer, which is not a given with criminal and family attorneys. Some attorneys avoid trial, insecure in their litigation skills. Those attorneys may negotiate away things that are important to a client. Leslie does not fear trials. In my many dealings with Leslie, she has been well prepared and diligently fought for every client. I am very impressed with how she has developed an expertise in so many areas of law. I highly recommend Leslie Barrows. She is a great lawyer who truly cares about every client."
"Leslie is one of the best attorneys in Fort Worth. She is always well prepared and sharp. She has represented her clients extremely well."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Leslie's case preparation and knowledge of the law is unrivaled. She is a very well respected by the judges and attorneys alike. Not only do I endorse this lawyer, I would retain her for a personal matter without hesitation."
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"Leslie is a true advocate for her clients. She knows that people facing legal problems are going through some of the toughest times of their lives, and she gives encouragement and guidance throughout the legal process. Leslie is well-known and well-respected throughout the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Leslie on multiple cases. She has always been knowledgeable, prepared, and professional."
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"It is rare to find an attorney with Leslie's level of experience in both family and criminal, as unfortunately, these two oftentimes overlap. A client that hires Leslie should sleep better knowing she has their back. Listen to her advice and take it."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Attorney 2015, Society Life
2015
Dedication Recognition, Metroport Teen Court
2015
Women in Business, Southlake Style
2015
Fort Worth Magazine, Fort Worth Top Attorney in Family Law
2014
Fort Worth Top Attorney Family & Criminal, Fort Worth Magazine
2014
Best of the Best 2014 in Southlake, Southlake Style
2014
Best of the Best in Southlake, Society Life
2014
Law Review, Society Life
2013
Judge of the Year 2013, Metroport Teen Court
2013
Women in Business, Society Life
2013
Women in Business, Southlake Style
2013
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2013
Best of the Best 2013 in Southlake, Southlake Style
2013
Law Review, Society Life
2012
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, The Barrows Firm, P.C.
Associations
2015 - Present
Johnson Elementary PTOSponsorship for Jogging for Johnson
2015 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationCo-Chair of Bench Bar Conference
2015 - Present
Fort Worth ChamberMember
2015 - Present
AFCCBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Komen Greater Fort WorthBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Northeast Tarrant County BarPresident
2014 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2013 - Present
Southlake Chamber of CommerceAmbassador
2012 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationElder Law Handbook Committee
2012 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationChair Juvenile Seminar
2010 - Present
State Bar CollegeMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember
2007 - Present
TCBANational Adoption Day Committee
2007 - Present
Tarrant County Probate Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2013 - 2014
American Inns of CourtSecretary
2013 - 2014
Northeast Tarrant County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2012 - 2013
Southlake Women's ClubFormer Board of Directors for Art in the Square
2012 - 2013
Tarrant County Bar AssociationChair National Adoption Day
2011 - 2013
Tarrant County Family Law Bar AssociationTechnology Section
2011 - 2012
American Inns of CourtMembership Chair
2011 - 2014
Tarrant County Bar AssociationChair - Solo/Small Firm Section
2010 - 2013
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - 2013
Tarrant County Young Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Juvenile Felony Sex Assault Case Dismissed
Dismissed
Felony Dismissed!
Case Dismissed
Child Custody Modification
Sole Custody
Theft Case Dismissed
Dismissed
Juvenile Drug Charges dismissed
Case dropped
Arson case dismissed
Dismissed
DWI
Not Guilty
Education
2000
Oklahoma City University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Sam Houston State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Tarrant County Bar Association
Juvenile Law
2015
State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Division Section
CPS Duty to Report
2015
State Bar of Texas
Marketing
2015
Court Coordinator's Seminar
CPS Duty to Report
2014
Tarrant County Bar Association
Marketing for New Lawyers
2014
Tarrant County Bar Association
Lessons Learned about Juvenile Law
2014
Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association
Fighting the Machine CPS
2013
Juvenile Seminar 2013
Baby Lawyer Procedures
2012
The Conservatory
Estate Planning
Publications
2015
Barrows Firm website
Jury Trials in Divorce
2015
Barrows Firm website
Texas Wills and Estate Planning
Languages
English
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20 Jan 2015
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