Galen B. Edwards

Galen B. Edwards

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at Waco, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Child Custody ... +2 more

210 N 6th St, Waco, TX

About Galen

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 47 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1978

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Galen Edwards

210 N 6th St, Waco, TX, 76701-1313

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Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Attorney hands down

I had a family court case involving me and my ex over my son. This is was my first time ever using a lawyer for anything and he made the process very understandable for me. In court he was very professional and knew exactly what to say. I was very happy with the outcome of the case.

Posted by Julian | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A great attorney

Galen is a great attorney who stood beside me during one of the most difficult times of my life. He took my case when other attorneys turned me down, which I believe was a blessing in disguise. He was able to guide me through the difficult legal issues that come with divorce and child custody. With a... lot of prayer, Galen's knowledge and hard work we came out with a decision in our favor! I am very grateful to Galen and his team, and I thank the Lord for guiding me to him. I highly recommend Galen and his services. Thanks Galen

Posted by Lawrence E. | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Overcoming all odds despite location

Despite having my case being moved from out of town from Harris County to McLennan County for a custody hearing due to letting my son stay with his mom. I was going into an area were I knew no attorneys, after looking though the yellow pages at many attorneys one phone call after another trying to se...cure an attorney for my custody case a was referred to an Attorney named Galen Edwards. After our my phone consultation and fees discussed, I hired him to take on my case. I've previously had custody of my son and allowed him to live with his mom for two years after he started to act out at school. Well this wasn't a wise choice. From the very start Attorney Edwards was very fair, honest, gave good advice, examples of certain situations and let me know up front what I was up against. As the evidence came up in court, witnesses were involved including my wife, dad, pastor I had good representation as my Attorney fought my case to start to finish despite bumps in the road and rescheduling of court dates from the other party. Attorney Galen Edwards won my case in the final orders which everything worked in my favor, despite the other party having ill-will and using the child as a chess piece against the other parent. Attorney Edwards fees were very reasonable and I would recommend his services to friends and family. As I close, even though my case was moved from Houston (Harris County) to Waco (McClennan County), Attorney Edwards was a blessing in the skies!

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1987

Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, Waco McLennan County Young Lawyers Association

1984

Award Winner, Outstanding Young Men in America

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Galen B. Edwards Attorney at Law

1985 - 1993

Partner, Edwards and Edwards

1979 - 1985

Partner, Edwards,McCall Schwartze, and Edwards

Associations

2010 - Present

Waco McLennan County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

1978 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1978 - Present

Waco-McLennan County Bar Association

Member

1992 - 1998

Waco-McLennan County Bar Association

Director

1992 - 1993

WMCBA Pro Bono Committee

Chair

1991 - 1992

Baylor University School of Law Alumni Association

Director

1991 - 1992

State Bar Texas Child Abuse Committee

Member of committee

1990 - 1991

State Bar of Texas Law School Liason Committee

Member of Committee

1989 - 1991

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Director of District 11

1985 - 1985

Heart of Texas Legal Services

President

1983 - 1988

Heart of Texas Legal Services

Board of Directors

1982 - 1995

State Bar of Texas Mentoring to Children

Committee member

Education

1978

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Baylor University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2016

Peoples' Law School-Family Law

Peoples' Law School at Baylor University School of Law

2015

Peoples' Law School-Family Law

Peoples' Law School at Baylor University School of Law

2014

Peoples' Law School-Family Law

Peoples' Law School at Baylor University School of Law

2013

Peoples' Law School-Family Law

Peoples' Law School at Baylor University School of Law

2012

Peoples’ Law School

Child related issues

2012

Peoples’ Law School

Dissolution of marriage

2012

Peoples' Law School-Family Law

Peoples' Law School at Baylor University School of Law

2011

Peoples’ Law School

Child related issues

2011

Peoples’ Law School

Dissolution of marriage

2011

Peoples' Law School-Family Law

Peoples' Law School at Baylor University School of Law

2010

Peoples’ Law School

Child related issues

2010

Peoples’ Law School

Dissolution of marriage

2010

Peoples' Law School-Family Law

Peoples' Law School at Baylor University School of Law

2009

Peoples' Law School-Family Law

Peoples' Law School at Baylor University School of Law

2008

McLennan County Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association

Civil contempt issues

Languages

English

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