Stephanie J. Proffitt

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Stephanie J. Proffitt

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

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

917 Franklin Street Suite 100, Houston, TX

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About Stephanie

Biography

Family law specialist -- The experience and knowledge to get you through a difficult time.

Family law specialist -- The experience and knowledge to get you through a difficult time.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

27 years

50%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Proffitt Law Firm

917 Franklin Street Suite 100, Houston, TX, 77002-1751

proffittfamilylaw.com/

Stephanie J. Proffitt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

5 star (32)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (5)

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

BEST FAMILY LAWYER IN HOUSTON

Stephanie is hands down the best family lawyer in the Houston area. She is incredible. She is very knowledgeable, attentive to details, and an absolute incredible litigator in the courtroom. Stephanie's years of experience is highlighted in her skillful questioning on the stand and presence in ...the court. Stephanie can be hard to reach at times but was always responsive to urgent issues that needed immediate resolution. Stephanie is able to filter the urgent issues and petty/non-urgent matters. Remember, your lawyer is not your therapist. I cannot recommend Stephanie enough to anyone going through a high conflict divorce or family law issue.

Posted by Michelle | October 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smart and Pulls Through

I came to Stephanie after I lost an emergency hearing that should have never happened! I was in a really bad place and was hopeless! I went to a big law firm, but the attorney I had it was his first case. He fought hard for me, but he wasn't experienced enough to know how to handle someone who manipu...lates the court system or the attorney my ex hired who played dirty! After a long almost three year battle with many twists and turns and CPS involvement, Stephanie gained control over the mess I was in! Yes, the communication was not great at times, but the end result was more than I hoped for due to how scary the opposing party and his attorney were! Thank you Stephanie Proffitt and staff! My little girl said, "mommy I'm so happy!" I will use her again!

Posted by Julie | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Team Proffitt for life

Based on my experience with Ms Proffitt and her team, I’m convinced that the negative reviews must be other side who got beat or someone who thought this team should work for free. I always received communication, Ms Proffitt kicked my ex’s butt (he refers clients to her now), she discounted or didn’...t charge for work she completed, and her entire team is top notch. She’s smart, kind, and knows the law. I loved how the judges and other lawyers respected her. She’s the BEST!!

Posted by Shameonu | April 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

As Amazingly Awful As An Attorney Can Be

IF YOUR FAMILY AND HARD EARNED MONEY MEANS ANYTHING TO YOU ,PKEASE FIND ANYONE ELSE!I posted 5 stats to make sure this was seen at top and not bottom. Do not do buisness with attorney or her office. She will not properly represent you, know the facts of your case , fight for you, communicate via an...y form,remember anything you've told her, and WILL WORK WITH THE OPPOSING PARTY. She is not worth the cost, every other attorney speaks badly of her, and they are right. She will break every law of client confidentiality! HER BEAUTY MATCHES HER ATTITUDE!

Posted by Jennifer | March 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved my life

I hired Ms Proffitt in the middle of this pandemic. She explained to me that the courts were operating under very different rules and timeframes, but that she would do everything in her power to help my children and me through an abusive and financially draining situation. Her and her staff were al...ways responsive. I followed their direction to send messages through their office portal (MyCase) and I never had difficulties gets answers. I have read some of the negative reviews and this was simply not my experience. Her entire staff is helpful beyond measure. Ms Proffitt has compassion for her clients. She truly loves her job. Additionally, she was very generous with her time. I know she could have charged me much more than she did. I highly recommend this attorney.

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Stephanie J. Proffitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Suarez

Child custody lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Evans

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patricia Bushman

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dennis Slate

Child abuse lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Stephanie Proffitt. Stephanie and I have worked together on several high profile CPS cases for parents that have been wrongly accused of child abuse, and every time we have been able to have the kids returned and the case dismissed."

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Don Mcclure

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stephanie is a hardnosed advocate for her clients. Still, she remains extremely caring toward her clients and their wellbeing. Such a balance is a rarity in the Family Law arena. Stephanie is well known at the Courthouse and her reputation is strong. Her right arm is Catti and she is one of the best legal assistant's I have ever known. Divorce is a difficult process, but having a good and respected lawyer can make a world of difference."

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She is an excellent attorney. I've seen her cross-examine CPS workers on cases where she has been appointed by the court to represent the children. She's tough and she does her homework!"

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Katy Stallings

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Stacey Valdez

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine

2018

Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine

2017

Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine

2014

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Proffitt Family Law, P.C.

2000 - 2004

Attorney, Monks, Monks & Hiran, PC

1999 - 2000

Attorney, Dave Ward & Associates

1998 - 1999

Government Relations Manager, Unocal Corporation

Associations

2020 - Present

Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys

Charter Member

2019 - Present

Family Lawyers of Texas

Board Member

2019 - Present

Texas Pediatric Society Foundation

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - Present

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Board Member

2010 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2010 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1998

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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