Seaborn Gardner Eastland

Seaborn Gardner Eastland

also known as Gardner

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

1201 Prince St., Houston, TX

About Seaborn

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

22 years | 250 cases

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Some criminal cases are related to family law cases.

13 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 13 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2012

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Eastland Firm

1201 Prince St., Houston, TX, 77008

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Seaborn Gardner Eastland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
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Posted by Benjamin | October 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I’ve had Mr. Eastland represent me during a child support hearing and throughout a divorce in Harris county. He fulfilled his obligations as my attorney for a reasonable price and did everything he said he would do.

Posted by AD | February 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Freedom!

Dodged a bullet, got the Divorce I wanted!! Thank you brilliant lawyer man!

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Resolves difficult family law situations with skill and dedication

Gardner has done what I thought was impossible- enforcing my divorce decree. My ex-husband is a lawyer and even though he agreed to the divorce decree, after it was final he told me he wouldn't pay child support and would bring my son home when he felt like it. He said if I didn't like it then to tak...e him to court. After four years, of trying to be understanding and work things out, I reluctantly turned back to the courts to intervene. Gardner was recommended by a trusted friend. He understood the situation and the personality of my ex-husband immediately, which was incredibly helpful. He was focused and never gave up through all the legal antics. Much quicker than I ever imagined possible, he stopped my ex-husband from changing the schedule and he also actually got him to start paying child support! I am still just amazed. I've learned firsthand that Gardner is confident in taking on the difficult situations in family law, because he has the tenacity, skill and experience to fix them. He cares about his clients and will be your champion through difficult situations. He has my highest recommendation.

Posted by Blake | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Family Law Attorney!

Gardner has always done fantastic work for me. I first hired him for a pre-nup. His did an excellent job. He made the process easy for us both, and at the same time his work was very thorough. He suggested various extra steps for us to take to make sure our objectives were achieved -- this is somethi...ng I appreciate when hiring a professional, someone who goes the extra mile, bringing additional value to the process. I never intended to use the pre-nup, of course. I married for what I thought was life. Sadly though, that day came. He was just as excellent throughout the divorce process. His work here was equally as thorough, and he also was very compassionate during that trying time. I would highly recommend Gardner for your family law needs!

Posted by Chelsea | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SIMPLY THE BEST!

I made the decision to hire Gardner as my lawyer in 2011, and he is STILL there for me today. He got me out of a terrible situation with my ex, and was able to get me everything I wanted. This man actually CARES about you, takes your case to heart, and puts up a Fight! He RAN CIRCLES around the other... attorney, it was absolutely gratifying! Please do yourself and your family a favor and look no further, anyone else would be a huge waste of time (and money). Gardner is the man you want by your side during the most difficult time in your life. He is so different than any other lawyer, he became my friend. He will always be my first call in all legal matters. Thank YOU!

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Seaborn Gardner Eastland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Caitlin Thorpe

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gardner is an excellent advocate in the court room and is willing to take hard positions for his client and get great results. He is also an excellent mediator. I worked a case very early on in my career with him and he was reasonable and professional."

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William Moore

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gardner Eastland is a hardworking good lawyer. He's prepared, knows his field and a pleasure to work with."

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William Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nicholas Abaza

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2009

Lawyers for the People, Houston Magazine

2009

Professionals on the Fast Track, Houston Magazine

2008

Professionals on the Fast Track, Houston Magazine

2004

Lawyers on the Fast Track, Houston Magazine

Associations

2003 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

2003 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Dad owed 100k+ in child support

Probation

Dad gets his daughter

Won custody for father

Domicile Restriction Granted

DR granted and upheld 3 times

Dads do win custody

Won custody for father

Protective Order DENIED

Protective Order DENIED

Acknowledgment of Paternity Set Aside

AOP Set Aside

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Education

2003

Southern Methodist University

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Texas Christian University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Publications

2004

State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar Getting What You Got - Enforcing the Award

Languages

Spanish

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