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 anonymous | December 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

Her Avvo Rating is 5 stars. After working with Michelle, I see these ratings are well deserved. When talking to her on the phone, I found out that she knew the law very well and was experienced. My case would have been done fairly quickly starting in October and ended in March. Then the Covid loc...kdowns happen and cases in Harris County became backlogged. She kept me informed over the two years it took to finally get the case heard and finished. She is very responsive on calling back, texting and emailing. In the end it did not cost me as much as I thought compared to other lawyers.

Posted by Hugo Cabello Jr | October 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child support

I just wanted to inform everyone that Michelle is a SUPER ATTORNEY. Based on my experience she came up with a plan of action less then 24hrs in front of judge and executed it.I was amazed with her knowledge and experience I would totally recommended her for any family matter case. Thank You Michelle

Posted by TG | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Michelle was a divine intervention in my divorce case

Because of an awful representation by a previous lawyer, I was praying and desperately looking for a replacement when I landed at Michelle’s office with no referral except a quick review of her clients’ testimony on avvo.com. The only referral I had was God’s voice inside my head (what I call a divin...e intervention) and my instinct. Despite inheriting a messy case, Michell was incredibly supportive and encouraging to me; she wasted zero time to get to work; she immediately started sorting things out and collecting evidences in the most articulate manner. From the very beginning, Michell was very transparent with me (which I loved about her) and I was involved in every step of the process; her communication with me and prompt response really got my case moving to the right direction in my favor and restore my confidence; she was open to all my questions and concerns and always available to answer every one of them, as a result, I was able to rest my mind from worries and focus on my children knowing that Michelle got my back. I was dealing with an ex husband who could not handle the fact that I decided to divorce him, and who intentionally tried to do everything he could to destroy me. His refusal to cooperate and listen to his own counsel became a waste of time for both sides. Michelle was not having any of that!! she put a lot of effort and worked tirelessly to get to the bottom of all his unsubstantiated claims; her creative investigative strategy exposed the baseless claims my ex husband made, which at the end produced a favorable outcome for me without the case being subjected to mediation or trial. Eventually, Michell’s quick thinking ability paid off and put a STOP to all the non senses of my ex husband's stubbornness; he had no choice but to settle. Michelle is a clever and highly effective as well as a result driven attorney. Her clients are her priorities; therefore, she makes sure that all options with in the law, that are in the best interest of her clients, are explored based on evidences provided, and as a result, clients are well informed of all options that enable them to make decisions and achieve goals. In addition, Michell’s accounting skill is “A” plus that helps every client understands what the numbers would look like when it comes to property division. Hiring Michelle was the best decision I made. Michelle, I am forever grateful to you. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for understanding what I was dealing with and helping me navigate a difficult process. I appreciate your wonderful service, sincerity and trustworthiness. I will continue to refer clients!!

Posted by Weldon | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Experience with a Great Attorney

I wanted an an attorney that was good in the Harris County courts and that would be in my corner as I went through my divorce. Michelle lived up to her superior reputation and did an amazing job. From the first time I meet her until the final decree was signed, I felt confident in her ability to han...dle my case. I was completely at ease during the whole process. She is knowledgeable, professional and extremely caring, which is a great mix for a divorce attorney. I have already and will continue to recommend others to her that are in need of a family law attorney. She certainly lived up to all the great reviews I read before using her. Thank You Michelle, for your dedication to help us all through the divorce process. I now feel empowered to move on with my life. -Weldon

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Quick and Easy!!

Michelle is very knowledgeable on all aspects of her practice. I have seen her at work on two separate occasions and was very impressed by her attention to detail and ability to defend her clients. Fortunately for me, our case was done in 3-4 weeks, which was amazing. Thank you for your patience w...ith me.

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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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