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
2024 2023 2022
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+ 5

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

90 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | August 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome

Where to begin? I was in the process of getting a divorce and had hired an attorney who purported to be a family lawyer. I had separate property prior to my marriage. Meanwhile, my wife secured the services of a well known local attorney and they absolutely ran over me and my faux family attorney ...in the initial mediation. From that experience I knew I had to obtain better counsel. I reviewed this site and made an appointment. I met with Michelle and I appreciated two things about her from the onset. First, she did not sugarcoat anything she explained my good and bad facts and second, she had an office by the family courthouse. I think the office next to the courthouse is an important consideration because if you have any kind of an involved case there are probably going to be a lot of appearances and motions. You need someone who knows their way around the courthouse and does not accumulate a lot of hours driving back and forth. I’m not sure my first attorney knew where the courthouse was which should have been some kind of clue to me of her incompetence. The first thing Michelle told me was I needed to hire a forensic accountant which I did. This turned out to be the best advice I received for had I not proved “professionally” what were my assets prior to the marriage the court and the other attorney would have easily taken half of everything I had accumulated prior to the marriage. Note: the first attorney told me “you’re going to have to prove that those were yours prior to marriage” without explaining what I needed to do. Had I stayed with her I would have gone into the court before the judge and tried to “explain” why they were separate property which would not have been enough for the court. It seems they (the courts) believe everything is community unless you can prove “professionally” otherwise. I had been given the usual discovery questions with the first attorney. She said “answer all these questions and gather all the requested material as best you can and get it to me as soon as possible”. If you’ve ever seen that list, it is rather intimidating and time consuming. Michelle told me which ones to answer and which ones that I did not have to answer, probably cut the list in half so I could focus on the important ones and not waste time collecting information that was irrelevant. Throughout the process Michelle kept me informed and gave me good, straight forward counsel. It was not always what I wanted to hear when I wanted to hear it but it was truthful and factual. I’ve had and known attorneys before that would tell you what a great case you had all the way to the courthouse only to start squirming at the last second. Michelle is not like that, she tells you exactly how she sees things, the pluses and the minuses, so you can make informed decisions while spending as little as possible. Lastly, I was told one time, a long time ago, that in order to be a really good attorney you have to know (and I mean know them not how to look them up) the rules. Michelle knows the rules of law, deadlines for discovery, proper procedure, submittal of evidence, etc. these are all important if you have a contested case. In summary, I strongly recommend Michelle as a family lawyer.

Posted by Teresa | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

I am grateful and extremely satisfied with Michelle handling my case. She answered all of my questions and kept me aware of how my case was going. I felt comfortable to have her as my attorney and knew that my case was in good hands. I can't ever thank her enough and will definitely recommend to anyo...ne who is in need of an excellent attorney.

Posted by Marlon | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Good Fathers do have a chance in court

My exwife and I have 3 kids together and I have had physical custody of my 2 oldest, 1 since 2012(15yrs old then) and the 2nd since 2015(14yrs old then). Both kids on a verbal agreement between my ex and I. I continued to pay child support for my youngest as she was the only one going back and forth ...as agreed to in our divorce decree from 2007. I thought eventually all 3 kids would end up with me without going through the court system as all 3 kids would rather live in my home because of the more stable invironment. I was wrong, my ex decided to file for an increase in child support in May of 2016. At that point I realized I would have no option but to go through the court system. I did some research and read through several attorney profiles before I came across Michelle, other clients positive comments were spot on. I made the best choice in hiring Michelle, she not only walked me and my family through the process but made things so much easier to deal with. She was always a step ahead of opposing councel and in the court room was quick on her feet through several hearings and at trial. She will not back down from a fight for whats right. She took the time to explain every process and what I should expect. She provided different options in handling my case and made very professional suggestions for me to think about before making decisions on how to proceed with different issues. Ultimately, the court ruled in my favor and I now have legal custody of my kids. My family is very thankful to Michelle for the outcome of my case. I would not hesitate to seek Michelle in handling any further issues, hoping I wont have any but if I do, I will be hiring Michelle again. If you need someone that will fight for all your rights and find a way to help you in your cituation, hire Michelle LeBlanc. I was skeptical going in being a father as Ive always heard Texas is a mother state. But in my cituation, It all worked out the right way and the fair way.. you cant go wrong with Michelle....

Posted by Karen Horne Barnett | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Top Notch

I can't say enough about Michelle! She came highly recommended by a friend and she was everything I expected and more. Michelle kept me informed and updated on everything. I always felt that she cared about me and my daughter therefore I was always confident that I had chosen the right attorney to ha...ndle my case. I highly recommend Michelle LeBlanc without hesitation.

Posted by Gary | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Divorce for Gary james

In October of 2015 I was directed and highly recommended by someone to consider consulting with Ms. Michelle Leblanc. After speaking with a few other attorneys I felt the recommendation of others warranted I go with Ms. Leblanc. From the start she seemed to always be caring with awareness of a li...stening ear. Michelle has always been extremely professional and what I call "Johnny on the spot." I considered my circumstances a bit unusual and due to that reason my expenditures in my opinion were a little bit higher than average. Never did Michelle deviate from the main topic, which was to represent me in the safest manner possible. The end result happened in September of 2016 and Michelle was able to maintain my financial and material possessions. I would highly recommend Ms. Michelle Leblanc to anyone that needed a kind, caring, professional attorney that will take into consideration your best interests. She did a remarkable job for my daughter and I plus she made us feel like a part of her family. In the end she took charge and carried out the plan that she initially stated to me from the start, "you will be happy and satisfied with the end result." She was true to her word and I highly commend her for a job well done. For these reasons a person needing legal counsel need look no farther, she will be your pick and she will do equal for you as she did for my daughter and I. For these reasons she has become highly recommended in my eyes and thanks is not enough, she did an outstanding job and I commend her wholeheartedly for a job well done !!!

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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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