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Gina Louise Gilstrap
About Gina
Biography
Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Divorce
Custody & Visitation
Child Support
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Mediation
Bar Admissions:
State Bar of Texas, 2008
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Education:
South Texas College of Law, 2008 JD
Texas Tech University 2001, BA
Professional Associations & Memberships:
State Bar of Texas
Harris County Bar Association
College of the State Bar of Texas
Past Employment Positions:
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, Staff Attorney, 2009-2010
Southeast Texas Legal Clinic, Executive Director, 2005-2009
Pro Bono Activities:
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
Dispute Resolution Center
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Gina Gilstrap
700 Louisiana Suite 3950, Houston, TX, 77002
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Gina Louise Gilstrap's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Kareem | January 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Do not hire Gina unless you want to lose!!!
I hired this lawyer to represent me in a Custody Modification Case in early 2024. She agreed to accept the assignment at$200/hr, but allowed me to make payments. I was being denied my court ordered visitation, limited phone calls and no … More
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Crook, con artist with a law degree
smooth talker, act likes she's on your side, she will win your case as long as she milking you for money she took me for 10,000 and I lost my daughter. She never filed one motion.
Posted by Lynn | May 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thief at worst, incompetent at best
Public Reprimands On Jan. 24, Gina Louise Gilstrap of Houston, received an agreed judgment of public reprimand. An evidentiary panel found that Gilstrap neglected her client’s case, failed to keep her client reasonably informed about the status of his case, and failed to promptly comply with her ...
Posted by Nicholas | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Combat Veteran
Ms. Gilstrap was instrumental in me getting my life back on track after doing a whole bunch of stupid. She knows the Veteran courts well and whatever she says to do will be the best course of action for you. There's no bullshit when it comes to her work and she'll shoot you straight. I couldn't imagi...
Posted by Sue | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Lawyer Who Cares
Gina represented me in court, and she did a great job! She actually cared about me and the outcome of the case. She was prompt, accurate, and professional. I felt secure in her representation. I will definitely hire her again.
Gina Louise Gilstrap's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gilstrap is an active, knowledgeable and skilled attorney. I am familiar with her approach to many family law situations, from simple to complex, and admire her expertise and zealous representation of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. It's always nice to have Gina on the other side. Gina is always able to zealously advocate for her clients while maintaining her professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have mediated with Gina and she is fabulous. She was able to get two parties who were on very different pages to settlement on final terms. She was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her for mediation. She is force to be reckoned with."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Gina is an extremely dedicated attorney and will go above and beyond for her clients. Her expertise and skill set in family law cases and her realistic approach is beneficial to her clients. I highly recommend her."
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"Gina is actively invovled in the Texas family law community. I endorse this attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected lawyer in the community who cares deeply about her clients and their issues."
"Gina is shrewd, bright, and level-headed. Highly recommended!"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gilstrap possesses great knowledge of family law and is of great help in solving complex issues."
"I endorse this lawyer and appreciate her knowledge and willingness to share her knowledge with the legal community."
"Gina is always seeking new knowledge and helping others on Texas Family Lawyers. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Ms. Gilstrap is a passionate advocate who cares deeply for her clients. I have had the pleasure of attending a CLE she presented at and enjoyed hearing her speak on family law legal issues."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Disbarment issued in TX, 2025
updated on 12/16/2025This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Texas State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2024
updated on 06/13/2024Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2016
Top Lawyer, H Magazine
2009
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Southeast Texas Legal Clinic
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Gilstrap Law & Mediation
2009 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
2004 - 2009
Executive Director, Southeast Texas Legal Clinic
Associations
2012 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
2010 - Present
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
2009 - Present
College of the State Bar of Texas
2009 - Present
Houston Bar Association
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re PNC A Minor Child
Won primary custody.
Education
2008
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Texas Tech University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Lawyers 4 Lawyers Family Law Conference
Silver Divorce
2015
Camp Hope
Legal Clinic for Veterans
2013
South Texas College of Law
HIV and the Law
2011
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
Eviction: Know Your Rights
2011
Houston Heights High School
Juvenile or Adult Criminal Record
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do to prevent custodial parent from moving child as well?
12 Apr 2022
Q&A
Could I still get primary custody if I have a dui charge?
13 Jul 2021
Q&A
So even if dna test is provided to the court showing im not the father nothing will change because shes 18?
13 Jul 2021