Michelle Yvette LeBlanc

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Michelle Yvette LeBlanc

also known as Michelle Folger

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

440 Louisiana Street, Suite 900, Houston, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michelle

Biography

Experienced, Knowledgeable, Results Delivered Family Law Attorney. Call - 713-228-5200

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Custody, visitation, divorce, enforcements, grandparents access, parent relocation, paternity, divorce, separate property, reimbursement, modifications, multi state jurisdiction, adoptions, terminations, Habeas Corpus appeals, spousal support, retroactive child support.

28 years

30%
Child Support 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2024 2023
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+ 6

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 5 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2020

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

Office of Michelle Y. LeBlanc

440 Louisiana Street, Suite 900, Houston, TX, 77002

michelleleblanclaw.com

Michelle Yvette LeBlanc's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tre | April 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing service

This is my 2nd time to use Michelle. Originally, I hired her to get a midpoint child exchange and floating weekends that I could designate each month to suit my work schedule. This time, I hired her to flip custody as the children had been left with me. She was strategic in doing the custody flip b...y temporary orders with no child support and then Getting the custody flip to be permanent with a slight discount to child support. I never had to go to Court. Paperwork was submitted for my court hearing instead, to save money. The process was very easy and affordable. I highly recommend Michelle.

Posted by Adrian ozuna | April 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Michelle is an awsome human being she will fight hard and deliver good results

highly recommend Michelle LeBlanc to anyone going through a divorce or child custody case. From day one, Michelle was incredibly sharp and confident in the court room. She demonstrated extensive knowledge of each step of the legal process with a plan and strategy in mind from the start, but what stoo...d out most was how she handled herself under pressure. She secured exactly what I wanted regarding visitation with my 9 month old and 2 year old, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. In terms of communication, Michelle is the most punctual lawyer I've ever worked with. She never left me waiting for an answer and kept me updated every step of the way. She also always worked with a plan a, plan b, and plan c. My ex had no exhibits at trial because they failed to meet deadlines. This greatly shortened the trial and expense of an unnecessary lengthy trial. if you're looking for someone who is professional, reliable, thorough, with attention to the factual details of your case, and is 100% prepared and truly knows how to win in court, I would highly recommend reaching out to her.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Wondeeful attorney and I highly recommend her!!!!!!

This is my 3rd time to use Michelle. She is awesome!!! Recently, I was laid off and I had to hire Michelle to obtain an immediate modification. Michelle filed our request within 24 hours and aggressively sought the needed modification. In the end, we settled at mediation and Michelle submitted all... the paperwork without me having to go to Court. I had a lot of other “moving parts” that I needed to discuss with her as tangents that could affect the case, she was always prompt to return calls and emails same day, usually within the hour. She worked my case lightning fast, was aggressive, as usual, and very affordable. I highly recommend Michelle. Not only is Michelle accessible and aggressive in representing me and all of her clients, but she has become a good friend to me over the years, checking in on my family through the recent loss of my father and subsequent health issues with my mother. I have referred others to her in the same way that she was referred to me, and they have returned to me with compliments on her attention to detail on their cases.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Very professional lawyer

I hired Michelle to get orders for child support and visitation. Originally, when she first came on we made a strategic plan on requesting documents from him and sending him a questionnaire and a strategic plan regarding his absenteeism. In the beginning of the case, the father was extremely dis...respectful towards me and Michelle refusing to give his financial documentation for child support calculation. Michelle got the Court to sanction him $1,200.00. That changed his tune, and he provided the bank statements so that we can ascertain the correct amount of child support. In the end, our case settled at mediation on the terms that I wanted for shorter visitation times during the school year and shorter summer visits due to our child’s special needs. I was very happy with the resulting agreement, which saved me time and money, that I did not have to otherwise spend going to Court. She was also very easy to communicate with and answered all my emails or phone calls on the same day.

Posted by Norvelle | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Highly recommend

I hired Michelle to address multiple problems I was having with my ex. I didn’t even know the city and state he was living in. Michelle helped locate him and subpoena his work records. My child support almost tripled, and he was ordered to provide health insurance for the first time. I alone wa...s authorized to control our daughter’s passport and travel back home internationally without his consent. Additionally, she guided me in how to obtain certified records from several counties which was instrumental in obtaining supervised visitation for our daughter. Also, the dramatic court ordered changes put a stop to the games he used to play forcing me to send family members to meet him at random cities for return of our daughter. She has helped me bring peace and stability back to my daughter. I highly recommend her.

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Michelle Yvette LeBlanc's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Thompson

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michelle LeBlanc and I were opposing counsel on a highly-charged contested child custody case. Ms. LeBlanc demonstrated thorough preparation, acumen, rigorous advocacy, and professional courtesies during all phases of this case. I heartily endorse Michelle LeBlanc."

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Leonard Roth

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Michelle for over 18 years and have referred many cases to her over the years. Actually, she is the only attorney I refer to in the Family Law area. As a Board Certified Specialist since 1989 and a Family attorney since 1972, I try very hard to refer potential clients to a safe, excellent place when I cannot be the attorney. I refer only to Michelle because she is diligent, intelligent, zealous in protection of her client's rights and very compassionate. I believe it is good for the profession to refer to competent attorneys because it is my reputation on the line with any referral I make. Michelle is the only family attorney I trust with my reputation because I know she will properly handle the case. I know this due to the fact that we have worked together on a number of cases at the beginning of her career and through the years."

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Stacey Valdez

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michelle is a zealous advocate. She is aggressive, bright and innovative. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Leonel Farias

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Over the years I have worked on cases with Michelle and always found her prepared and ready for battle. I would describe Michelle as intelligent, aggressive (when needed), and knowledgeable in family law."

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Karleana Farias

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michelle is an aggressive litigator, who is always well prepared, and will not back down from a penny for her client. I would certainly recommend this attorney."

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Cletus Ernster

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. In my experiences working with Ms. LeBlanc, I have seen that she is candid, diligent and committed to zealously pursuing her clients' interests. I recommend her to people who contact me looking for a no nonsense, empathetic, hard working, sharp family law attorney."

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Heather Horwitz

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is a persistent lawyer with a detailed knowledge of the legal statutes and evidentiary law. Michelle's ability to apply her expertise and present the pertinent issues makes her a valuable member of the family law bar"

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Christine Thrash

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Folger upholds the highest integrity when handling high conflict cases."

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Mary Ramos

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is passionate about her cases and family law. she has been my opposing counsel and mediator and has always been professional."

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Cletus Ernster

Litigation lawyer

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Daniel Gray

Family lawyer

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John Nichols

Child custody lawyer

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Stacey Valdez

Family lawyer

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Christine Thrash

Family lawyer

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Karleana Farias

Family lawyer

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Leonel Farias

Family lawyer

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Heather Horwitz

Family lawyer

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Mary Ramos

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

20 Best in Houston, LawyerInc

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2015

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Michelle Y. LeBlanc

Associations

2013 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Animal Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Houston SPCA

Volunteer

2000 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

1993 - Present

Texas State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Hall, 433 S.W.3rd 203 (Tex. App. - Houston 2014)

Obligor was remanded back to jail because the Appellate Court found that the repeal of 157.162 (d) was a repeal of a procedural rule only and not an affirmative defense barred by ex post facto application.

In re Broussard, 112 S.W.3rd 827 (Tex. App. - Houston 2003)

Court of Appeals agreed and declared the order void and released the client.

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Education

1992

St. Marys University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Monthly Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section Attendee/Participant

Publications

2014

South Western Reporter Third In Re Hall, 433 S.W.3rd 203 (Tex. App. - Houston 2014)

Languages

English

Activity

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