Rebecca Caroline Griffin

Rebecca Caroline Griffin

2.7
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Waco, TX
Practice Areas: Family

3715 Bellmead Drive, Waco, TX

About Rebecca

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Divorce, custody, child support, Child Protective Services, grandparent/non-parent rights

18 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-300 per hour

Pro bono

15 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Simer & Tetens

3715 Bellmead Drive, Waco, TX, 76705

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Rebecca Caroline Griffin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Don’t hire. Save your time and sanity.

Rebecca started off well but in the end she failed to be the professional I needed for my case. This lawyer does not return phone calls. If you call repeatedly for answers you are put at the bottom of the call back list. She invites third parties in the room without asking your permission first. Do n...ot interrupt her when she is speaking. She does not know how to talk to the judge. She waves papers around hoping the judge will listen to her. She will not answer your questions directly like a yes or no. It’s always I think or I don’t know. If you do hire her get a number upfront of how much she will charge you. Do not make arrangements over the phone or email, make them in person. for any lawyer, ask how familiar are they with cases like yours. I hope this helps someone in their search for a lawyer. Hire someone who actually cares if you hold your children in your arms one last time.

Rebecca Griffin

Replied last October 04, 2017

Because this review is anonymous, I do not know what case this is, which makes it difficult for me to address the concerns described. No client has made these complaints to me or to my managing partners, so I have no context for a direct response. I typically tell clients in our very first consult that I can be in court for days or even weeks on end, and so the fastest way to reach me is via email. I return phone calls when possible, and in the order in which they were received, so if I have been in court for two or more weeks, it takes awhile to get all the messages returned. I strive to answer emails within 2-3 business days, but again, depending on my court schedule, that is not always possible. I do give clients my most honest opinion, which means that if the answer is not a simple 'yes' or 'no,' then I try to provide more detail. Because I can't control what will happen in any given case, I will usually say "I believe this is the best way forward," for example, rather than saying, "Yes, this will absolutely allow us to win," because I can't guarantee that. I do a written contract with clients, unless they are court appointed, and that contract specifies my retainer and my monthly fee. Again, because some cases take less time than expected and some take more, there is no realistic way to provide a firm amount up front, unless I just pick a number out of the air. To the writer of this review: I honestly do not know who you are, but I invite you to email or message me directly so that we can discuss your complaints iin private. Sincerely, Rebecca Griffin

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Rebecca Caroline Griffin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lori Krasienko

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Rebecca is one of the best family law attorney's I've met. She works diligently for her clients and also volunteers at several local clinics."

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Claude Giles

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Rebecca is an excellent lawyer with an incredible grasp of the law. She takes the time to get to know her clients and their cases in great detail. For her, being a lawyer is a calling, not just a job."

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Samantha Kehl

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rebecca is a passionate attorney who has her client's best interests at heart. She is knowledgeable about the law and active in the community. She will fight for her clients and give them an honest assessment of their case."

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Brandy Austin

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lewis Giles

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Rebecca is a very thorough attorney and a hard worker. She takes time to really work with her clients and get the best result available to each particular case."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Outstanding Pro Bono Advocate 2014, McLennan County Young Lawyers Association

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2008

Family Law Concentration, Baylor Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate attorney, Simer & Tetens

2013 - 2015

Managing Attorney, Giles & Giles

2008 - 2012

Associate, Buenger and Associates

2005 - 2008

Fundraiser, Baylor Fund Call Center

Associations

2014 - Present

Waco-McLennan County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Treasurer

2014 - Present

American Inns of Court

2009 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2012 - 2014

Waco-McLennan County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Director

2009 - 2010

CareNet

Church Liaison

2004 - 2005

Pi Delta Phi

2001 - 2005

Gamma Beta Phi

2001 - 2005

Alpha Lambda Delta

Sample of Legal Cases

Contested visitation case

All requests granted on temporary orders

Contested custody case

Primary custody granted to father.

CPS - child removed, then returned

Case dismissed, mother has custody

Grandparent's rights

Grandmother granted primary custody

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Education

2008

Baylor University School of Law

2005

Oral Roberts University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

Getting the Most out of Your Mediation

Mediation

2016

Family Abuse Center Legal Group

Divorce and Custody overview

2015

84th Legislative Update

Family Law Legislative Update

2012

Paralegal Program

Jury selection practice for paralegals

2012

Paralegal Program

Domestic Violence in Family Law Cases

Languages

English

French

Activity

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