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

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

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

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Shameonu | April 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Really cares!

I highly recommend Stephanie Proffitt because she truly cares about her clients. She's was top notch negotiating on my behalf and reassuring throughout the emotional process. She is quick on her feet and really cares about doing what is right and getting what is fair. Five stars!

Posted by Melony | November 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Strong, caring, confident, capable staff GREAT REPUTATION

I have been using Stephanie and her office for years. She has been there for me through the hardest time in our lives. They have been very responsive, and have made this entire messy process MUCH easier. Stefanie has a massive reputation, and is a bull dog in court. I fired my other lawyer because I ...saw how AWESOME she was in court. I am the type of client that will send multiple messages, call borderline obsessively at times, and they have NEVER made me feel like a burden. I have called in a panic over things the other side was doing, and they always made sure to put me at ease. I have dealt with lawyers in criminal court, civil court, and family court. One thing EVERYONE needs to realize, is that law offices and lawyers are VERY over worked. Their job is VERY stressful. If you do not get a response quick enough, send them a gentle reminder.

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ruined my Life

2 years ago I hired Stephanie and since this case I have hired 4 separate lawyer cleaning up her mess and each one has apologized and informed me I was poorly represented and she created a mess. DO NOT HIRE THIS PERSON her team becomes the people working on your case not her. Her team are not lawyers.... These 1 star ratting are all accurately a representation of things I witnessed through my 6 months with her and her team.

Stephanie Proffitt

Replied last March 22, 2022

I am well aware of who made this comment, despite posting anonymously. What you failed to state was that I was not your first attorney. You had entered into temporary orders long before you hired me and they put you in an awful position. You were not following the Court orders and were facing jail time. I kept you out of jail. I got you the best deal possible. You are correct about my team working the cases. We are a team that includes lawyers and paralegals with over 50 years of experience. We do our best to keep costs low. If I handled everything the costs would be astronomical. I use the best person with the best skills for each task.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not a good divorce attorney

If there was a lower rating than poor for responsive and keeping me informed I would have used it. Stephanie failed do finish or work on my case and managed to allow it to drag out over a year before I finally gave up and went to another attorney. She wouldn't respond to emails or phone calls. It ...was a very frustrating, time consuming, heart breaking year and half.

Stephanie Proffitt

Replied last April 09, 2015

Unfortunately when a review is left anonymously it is nearly impossible for me to address it. However, I can say that I strive to provide each and every client with the best representation possible. I have a staff of 7 people who are all very skilled in their jobs and are available to clients at all times. All telephone calls and email are addressed promptly. Cases are not prolonged unless done so by the Court with just cause. I am sorry that this individual was unhappy with the services provided and am certain there is MORE to the story.

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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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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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