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Leonel Farias II

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration

801 Congress St Ste 400, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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The Farias Law Firm

801 Congress St Ste 400, Houston, TX, 77002-1731

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Leonel Farias II's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bettye | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best firm for the not so ordinary custody case

Retained Leo and firm as grandparents seeking custody of an infant grandchild. CPS was involved, rehabs were involved. Needless to say from our perspective it was a mess. After our first consultation with his firm there was no going back. We were in good hands. Even when the rehab provided an att...orney for the mother and I got a knot in the pit of my stomach, this firm stood their ground on what was in the best interest of the child. We may be grandparents but Leo saw that this child had his only chance of survival with us. It’s been almost 5 years now. The mother has never reached out to inquire as to the well being of her son. Leo and his very qualified team are not in this for mom, dad, grandparents..... they do this because every child deserves to be loved, nurtured, protected and to have a life of opportunity. I waited to post this as I didn’t want it to come from a place of relief in my heart. I wanted it to come from my heart at a time where all the emotions of a custody case have been far removed. If you are going through a tough time and you need a divorce or child custody attorney look no further than Leo and his team

Posted by Juan | May 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

It's unfortunate to have to secure his services, and the services of his firm, but he and his staff has made my experience pleasant. Both attorneys visited with me right away, and filed my divorce within 24 hours. Their staff have kept me up to date, and have answered all of my questions. I am still... going through the process (60 days not up), and both attorneys continue to guide and advice how to best handle every unfortunate incident that continues to happen. I highly recommend their services.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2011 | Family

Best Family Law Lawyer Ever

Thanks to Leo, I am another father in texas who has won custody over the mother. Proving that it's not impossible. Leo was awesome, he is very knowledgeable about family law and knows his way around the courtroom. I would( and have already) recommend him to anyone seeking counsel in family law. Leo w...as always on top of things, he never failed to get back with me, and was very thourough when it came to my case. He came highly recommended to me, and now I see why. If you are in need of some counsel, give him a call first. His rates were totally affordable too. If there were more lawyers like Leo, Lawyers would have a better stereotype. Definately a first rate professional.

Posted by CY | October 05, 2010 | Child Support

Highly recommend

Leo and his staff were great and represented me and my interests at all times. He was knowledgeable about dynamics associated with child support situations and allowed me to make responsible decisions for me and my family.

Posted by Capt. Llansley Thelwell | May 31, 2010 | Family

Strong Recommendation

I am writing this review to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Leonel Farias and his entire legal staff. I highly recommend him as an attorney in Family Law matters. The process of dealing with issues in family court can be very arduous and frustrating. I always appreciated the fact that Leo was se...nsitive to my concerns as a client, and although very busy, he took the time to return calls, answer my many questions and provide reassurance and excellent advise throughout the process. I was particularly impressed with Mr. Farias' performance and professionalism during trial in the courtroom (where it really matters). As a father, I must admit, I had braced myself for an unfavorable outcome due to an expectation that strong gender-bias still exists within many family courts. Leo's skill, experience and attention to detail during the trial resulted in a very favorable outcome on all four counts that afternoon. In closing, I am very pleased with his services and the results he achieved at trial. I highly recommend Mr. Farias.

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Leonel Farias II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryan Fagan

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very professional and very knowledgeable family law attorney. I have been impressed with him as an opposing counsel or amicus attorney in cases we have worked on together."

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Matthew Tyson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leo was an excellent mediator for a case I had. I appreciated his honesty and ability to cut to the chase. I would recommend this lawyer."

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Michelle Leblanc

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Leo served as an amicus attorney on a contested termination and has mediated several cases with me. He settled my last 3 cases. He did a great job on our termination case and was compassionate towards the client."

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Hal Hale

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Leo is an excellent lawyer and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone."

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Joaquin Jimenez

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leo is a great Family lawyer that has helped many people."

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Michelle Leblanc

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Education

2005

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Languages

Spanish

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