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 8 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Melony | November 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Fred | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best family lawyer in Texas

Ms. Proffitt and her staff were amazing in the way that they handled my case. I was dealing with an issue regarding child custody. My son was living in an unsafe situation with his mother, and because of Ms. Proffitt's years of experience and knowledge, combined with her staff's dedication and relen...tless pursuit of justice I was able to become the custodial parent of my son. Which by the way is no easy feat for a man to achieve. Ms. Proffitt and her staff was also able to get injunctions put in place to ensure my son's safety while at his mother's residence. I thank GOD, and I am truly grateful for Ms. Proffitt and her staff, for being the beckons of light that they were in this dark situation.

Posted by Robert | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Satisfied!

I recently retained Ms. Proffitt's firm to represent me in what was a potentially very touchy divorce. They were able to successfully and swiftly resolve the case in a most satisfactory manner. There were none of the snags or issues that I've been told horror stories about by many people regarding th...eir divorce process. The staff was accommodating (I'm a very inquisitive client... frequently harassing with multiple emails each day. They were polite and professional, responding quickly and efficiently.) and a pleasure to work with. In spite of a personnel change mid case there were no snags or glitches in the progress of my case. They gave me good counsel regarding my options.

Posted by Jose C. | June 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Professional Service

Ms. Proffitt and her staff were very professional. Initially I was expecting the worst outcome from my divorce. I was a stay at home dad and really did not expect to gain primary custody of my two daughters. But in the end, with the help of Ms. Proffitt and her assoc. I was granted what I wanted. ... Now I have piece of mind knowing my daughters are safe with me.

Posted by Christopher B | April 13, 2015 | Child Custody

Proffitt Law Firm

Hands down my lawyer Stephanie Proffitt and the entire staff has been a great help to my family and me over the 2 1/2 years custody battle for my 12 year old son. This staff took the time to listen and fight for my rights as a father. They continued to encourage me when I felt like exploding, informi...ng me that as long as I was honest everything will be okay. Stephanie Proffitt is not only a standout woman, she has a powerful presents in the courtroom. She is very well respected by here peers and that says a lot about who she is as a person. Stephanie and staff will fight for your rights 100% as long as you are honest with the staff at all times. I thank God that I was referred to these wonderful team 2 1/2 years ago. Without Stephanie Proffitt and Staff (Manny, Katy and the crew) my son would be in a bad situation with his mother as primary conservator! This staff will work with you gracefully, financially and will guide you to a victory as long as you are HONEST with them. Stephanie Proffitt and staff I can not thank you all enough. You are the team BOOM.COM

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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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