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also known as Yolanda Cortes Mares
After over 3 decades, I have closed my private law practice where for the past countless number of years I represented primarily parents in CPS cases. I am now a government lawyer. These cases are complex and sometimes involve mediation, divorce, criminal charges, protective orders, criminal law, child support, enforcement, national, and constitutional law, not just Texas law. They require experienced attorneys.
I am no longer accepting new clients. But, if you are an attorney seeking more information about this area of practice, please contact me by email (preferred).
I have a "BV Distinguished" rating, which is a "Very High" peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This rating is a result of a strenuous peer review rating process that is managed and monitored by a well known and respected legal source. A "BV Distinguished" rating means that other attorneys believe that I have a very high rating in legal ability and ethical standards.
Yo hablo espanol. I am fluent in Spanish.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1989
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Assistant Bell County Attorney, Belton, TX, 76513
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Posted by Brad | March 14, 2015
I highly recommend Mrs. Yolanda Mares Cortex. She got me EVERYTHING I was entitle to. Highly professional, friendly and honest. The best decision I have ever made.
Posted by Lucas | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Yolanda is a great lawyer she helped me feel comfortable and she was able to negotiate exactly what I asked her to for me she works incredibly hard and returns all calls and answers any question you could have. She is very hard workibg.
Posted by Jose Alex Zamora Benitez | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
She was amazing did her job and thank her so much she did what she had to do and beyond got everything that I needed and wanted I definitely recommend her to everyone and anyone she is the best much love for her
Posted by Julissa | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excelente Abogada! Desde el primer momento puso todo su empeño en mi caso, hubo muy buena comunicación poniendome al tanto de todo. Ella supo defenderme de la mejor manera y Gracias a Dios y a ella hoy estoy de nuevo con mis hijos. GRACIAS
Posted by Tia | October 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mrs.Cortez-Mares is the upmost professional! She is open and honest about what she can do for you and then she delivers ! She keeps you updated and contacts you frequently! She didn’t disappoint my expectations!! Thank you so much again Mrs.Cortez
"Yolanda's one of the best attorneys I've ever worked with. She's a bulldog in the courtroom. She has an excellent understanding of the law and fights hard for her clients. Fantastic appellate attorney. One of the best in Texas for CPS cases and family matters."
"Ms. Cortes is a great advocate for her clients. She works hard for her clients and is great to work with. I highly recommend her!"
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2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Bell County Bar Association
2025 - Present
Assistant Bell County Attorney, Bell County Attorney
1992 - 2025
Attorney At Law, Yolanda Cortes Mares
1990 - 1992
Associate, Andrews, Myers, & Donaldson
Member
2025 - 2026
Child Welfare Law Section, State Bar of TexasChair-Elect
2019 - 2022
State Bar of TexasFormer Director, District 8
2018 - 2019
Bell County Women's Bar AssociationFormer President
1996 - 1997
Hispanic Bar Association of HoustonFormer President
1995 - 1995
Mexican-American Bar Association of HoustonFormer Vice President
1993 - 1996
State Bar of Texas Grievance CommitteeFormer Member and Panel Chair, District 4E
1992 - 1998
State Bar of Texas Insurance TrustFormer Chairperson and Trustee
1988
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1980
B.Arch.
2023
Traveling To A Foreign Destination: Transitioning From Trial To Your First Appeal
2020
Duties And Responsibilities When Multi Ethnicity Meets Foster Care
Spanish
Legal Answers
In Texas can an adult who had nothing to do with an open CPS case but lives in the same house refuse to be drug tested?
31 Jul 2024
Can cps legally remove my child without court order?
02 Jan 2024
How can I get help with a custody case?
14 Jun 2023