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Galen B. Edwards
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Biography
I have practiced law in McLennan County and surrounding areas for 38 years. I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I handle all areas of Family Law cases including divorces, modifications of custody, support, and visitation rights. I also represent clients on CPS cases, Termination of Parent-Child Relationship cases, and adoptions. I am a trained and active mediator. I mediate many areas of cases, especially Family Law Cases.
I also represent clients in Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal cases.
I do not charge for the initial consultation on any case.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 325-325 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 47 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1978
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Location
Galen Edwards
210 N 6th St, Waco, TX, 76701-1313
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation
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...
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
1978 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1978 - Present
Waco-McLennan County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - 1998
Waco-McLennan County Bar AssociationDirector
1992 - 1993
WMCBA Pro Bono CommitteeChair
1991 - 1992
Baylor University School of Law Alumni AssociationDirector
1991 - 1992
State Bar Texas Child Abuse CommitteeMember of committee
1990 - 1991
State Bar of Texas Law School Liason CommitteeMember of Committee
1989 - 1991
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationDirector of District 11
1985 - 1985
Heart of Texas Legal ServicesPresident
1983 - 1988
Heart of Texas Legal ServicesBoard of Directors
1982 - 1995
State Bar of Texas Mentoring to ChildrenCommittee 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