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Biography
Fighting your legal battles to give you peace of mind. Over 20 years of experience across the board including family, criminal, and civil law. 5-time winner of the Pro Bono Award. Professional organizations including: State Bar of Texas, Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, Amerian Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma XI- Scientific Research Honor Society, Garland Walker Inn of Court.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 70-300 per hour
Contingency
20%-50%
Pro bono
15 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alaska for < 1 year
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Chmielowiec & Associates
306 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002-1811
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Guardianship
Posted by Gwen | May 29, 2014 | Guardianship
Awesome
I hired her firm to handle a guardianship matter. She was so kind and compassionate. She clearly understood the emotional stress and pressure we were under. She told us what we could expect every step of the way even if it was not what we wanted to hear. Her honestly made it much easier to deal w...
Susie Chmielowiec's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Susie is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable attorneys I know! If you are lucky enough to call her your attorney you will not be disappointed."
"Susie has been a mentor to me over the years. She is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and is terrific with her clients. She always makes herself accessible to her clients and team; I know that no matter what she is doing, when I need her, she will be there. She is extremely compassionate to everyone. She's the first one to give up something for someone else and the last one to get in line. In short, she is reliable, brilliant, and a great educator and attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2014
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2013
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2012
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2011
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2010
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2009
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2008
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2007
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2006
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
2005
Recognition of Pro Bono Work, State Bar of Texas
1998
Pro Bono Award, Houston Bar Association
1997
Pro Bono Award, Houston Bar Association
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Attorney, Chmielowiec & Associates
Associations
1997 - Present
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of TexasMember
1995 - Present
Garland R. Walker American Inn of CourtMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1995 - Present
American Association for the Advancement of ScienceMember
1995 - Present
Sigma Xi- Scientific Research Honor SocietyMember
Education
1994
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1992
University of Houston, Clear Lake
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court
How Law has Evolved from Shakespeare
2015
Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court
International Law
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers