Dennis Marston Slate

My experience during one of the most difficult times in my life was nothing short of outstanding. Slate & Associates were very responsive, knowledgeable and handled all of my legal matters with the utmost importance. I was kept well informed and prepared for all depositions. The fees I paid were ...well worth the first-class, professional service I received every step of the way. I fully support and would not hesitate to refer Slate & Associates.

Dennis Slate and his team are exceptional! We had a Intervention case with a foster child against CPS. We went to a jury trial and won! Dennis from the get go was transparent of the possible outcome of the case and our chances of winning the case. His work ethic is second to none! Honestly I have nev...er met anyone in my life like him when it comes to this. When he walks into a courtroom he demands respect his knowledge of the court system and laws is unprecedented. Watching his presentation of the evidence against CPS and direct examination of the witness is a sight to be seen. Honestly i never saw him take a lunch he would work thru lunch and even when the opposing council is asking questions he is just working! It is said you are only as good as your team.. and Dennis and his team of paralegals is second to none! I would recommend wholeheartedly Dennis Slate and his team! We are forever grateful for your and your team Mr Slate Thank you and God Bless.

My 1 year old daughter was being withheld from me, without cause or any order after I ended a relationship with her mom. I needed to take action and find a good lawyer to protect my rights as a dad and more importantly for my daughter. I was referred to Dennis Slate by a friend. I went in for a con...sultation and explained all of the issues that I believed were in play to Dennis and he was very upfront and honest with me and gave me detailed guidance how to best achieve my goals. I retained him and filed the next day. Within 3 weeks we had our Initial court setting, and without a hearing I left court with temp court order making me and the respondent Joint Managing Conservators with all the rights subject to the agreement of the other parent. An initial final trial was set for 6 months later. What should have been a fairly straight forward child custody lawsuit turned into the one of the hardest things I have ever had to deal with in my life. All because of the respondents actions. My daughter was withheld again for around a month without cause forcing a enforcement action and a contempt finding in Jan 2017. From there forward I watched while the other party hired and fired lawyer after lawyer. There were so many complicated legal issues due to this and Dennis and his entire team were on top of every single one. There was lots of personal stress and emotions that I dealt with due to this lawsuit but the one thing I NEVER EVER had to worry about was my legal team. Dennis and his entire team were always very straight forward and up front with me. They protected me and my interests in every way possible. They provided strategy and solutions to issues they saw before they happened and then executed in the courtroom. Dennis and his entire office knew the legal system inside and out, every rule and technicality that would help me in anyway they found it and used it. Dennis and his office put me in a position to achieve the goals I fought so hard for for my daughter. I also worked my ass off through out this case to help them help me build the case to achieve my goals. If you are looking for an attorney who will run through a wall for you and stop at nothing to achieve your goals in your legal situation, then look no where else but Slate and Associates because Dennis Slate, Shailey Gupta-Brietzke, Hee Jin Chang, Dannielle Sims, Ryann Tighe, Karen Braquet are that group. I strongly suggest to use them for whatever your legal needs are and if you do not, your opposition just might... and in the event you end up facing Slate and Associates... Good Luck... you'll need it. Thank you again to Dennis, Shailey, Hee Jin, Dannielle, Ryann and Karen!!! You have earned a customer for life.

I found myself the target of a false CPS allegation and knew I needed a lawyer to help me clear my name and ensure my relationship with my children. I went for a consultation with Ms Dannielle Simms and within five minutes of sitting down with her, I was sure she was THE ONE. Her vast knowledge of th...e CPS process helped me to feel at ease. She told me like it is, instead of what she thought I wanted to hear and I greatly appreciated that. Ultimately, the allegations were Ruled Out and Ms Simms was able to get my “Role Removed”, meaning I am once again a complete stranger to CPS. During the whole CPS process I also had to retain her to represent me in a frivolous Modification brought against me. Again, no promises were made, only complete honesty about the situation. Ms Simms was extremely aggressive and gave me specific instructions on what she needed from me of which I did my best to do. Thanks to her extensive Family Law knowledge and pure professionalism the tables were turned and I was able to right the wrongs my original Divorce Lawyer made during my divorce several years ago. From the minute I walked through the door for the first time I was treated with nothing but the utmost respect. Everyone I encountered at this firm is amazing and they do their jobs very, very well. If you’re looking for a lawyer who will pamper you and blow smoke up your ass you might want to go elsewhere. If you’re looking for a lawyer that’s 50 percent Pitbull, 50 percent genius and 1000 percent BADASS then look no further, Ms Dannielle Simms and the whole crew at this firm have you covered. THANKS DANNIELLE! YOU’RE A ROCKSTAR!

I hired Mr. Slate and his team Nov 2016 to modify possession for my 11 year old daughter. As of Dec 2017 my case is closed and my 12 year daughter is happy and safe. Slate is great at what he does - he moved quickly and we had temporary orders signed by a judge within days - he has a hell of a reputa...tion in Harris County. Pack your patience and trust the process. Do not hire him if you are looking for compassion or a therapist to feel sorry for you and your situation - he is not that guy. He is about the facts and knows Texas family law. He is a beast. Just remember he and his team have zero emotional attachment to you, your kids, or your spouse's situation therefore don't expect them to "feel" for you - their job is to win your case and do right by your kiddos- that's it, not "feel". He and his team will tell you like it is, and shoot it straight. His assistant is great as well. Like i said, pack your patience and get in line because you are not the only one. For what its worth I would hire Mr. Slate again:)I didn't have any invoicing issues and felt the billing was fair and just. *The opposing counsel on my case said "they hired the right guy"