Susie Chmielowiec

Susie Chmielowiec

3.7
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Civil Rights ... +4 more

306 Main St, Houston, TX

About Susie

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 70-300 per hour

Contingency

20%-50%

Pro bono

15 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for < 1 year

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Chmielowiec & Associates

306 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002-1811

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Susie Chmielowiec's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Horrible ! Save yourself time and money! ( Zero Star if i could)

Susie is very unreliable and not as empathetic and helpful as she would portray herself to be in your initial consult, do not be fooled because you may be caught up in your emotions and believe for a minute she has your best interest. If you are looking for additional stress/headache then this is th...e right place for you. Unfortunately i had a not so pleasurable experience using this practice. She kept pushing me off or putting my case on the back burner for over 4 months. I ended up cancelling her as my attorney and lost money and valuable time. Time i could have done more by myself or had i gone somewhere else for sure. Communication is extremely poor. For the entire 4 plus months Susie never communicated anything with me (ZERO). I was the one to reach out. The only thing i've gotten from retaining her was excuses after excuses that it was another departments fault, its the clerks fault, the copiers fault etc. why something was not being done. What's very frustrating is that they will boldly take your money fully well knowing that they have accomplished nothing on your behalf. I know that it is hard to be 100% sure who to retain when your looking for an attorney but from my experience here get other recommendations from other people first. I made the mistake and went by the fact that a 2 reviews gave a 5 star. Do NOT make the mistake i made and save yourself some stress, money and time.

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Susie Chmielowiec's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Horace

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Krystin Collins

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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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Robert Cardenas

Family lawyer

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Donald Limbrick

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James Graves

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Lisa Pearce

Family lawyer

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Mary Quinn

Family lawyer

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Krystin Collins

Personal injury lawyer

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Jessica Horace

Family lawyer

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Daniel Lemkuil

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

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 Texas

Member

1995 - Present

Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1995 - Present

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Member

1995 - Present

Sigma Xi- Scientific Research Honor Society

Member

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

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