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Ms. Recalde was born in Victoria, Texas and raised in Bloomington, Texas, just outside Victoria. She attended St. Mary’s University in San Antonio where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Corporate Finance in 1998. She went on to earn a Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 2001 from St. Mary’s University School of Law and became licensed that same year. While in law school Ms. Recalde worked at Texas Rural Legal Aid, assisting in family law matters. Upon graduation, Ms. Recalde began her legal career representing individuals who suffered injuries, either on the job or as a result of another person’s negligence. Over the course of her career Ms. Recalde has fought against insurance companies and big business to ensure that injured individuals receive the medical treatment and compensation they are entitled to.
When The Recalde Law Firm was created, Ms. Recalde expanded her practice to include family law matters. She litigates family law matters in Harris and surrounding counties. She is also a member of The College of the State Bar of Texas, which is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas.
Bar Admissions: State Bar of Texas, United States Court of Appeals – 5th Circuit, and United States Supreme Court
Practice Areas: Family Law, Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury
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Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
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2626 S Loop West, Suite 545, Houston, TX, 77054
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Unsatisfied not happy
Family case and I was not happy with the results. I think I could of gotten better results with another lawyer. Caso familiar y no quedé contento con los resultados. Creo que podría haber obtenido mejores resultados con otro abogado. There were times when I needed to contact and I get no response....
Posted by Penny | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Never contact you
I have contacted them several times about my case only to find out the attorney on my case was gone. There was no proper introduction on apparently a new attorney because they are billing me for correspondence I never received. I deserve to be contacted.
Posted by Shonda | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Eyes bigger than their Plates-Procrastinators
My experience here started the same way it ended. When a lawyer has too many responsibilities that are not aligned with your assistants capabilities to perform in timely manners u have on your team. I was disappointed with the lack of communication lack of evidence and I n WC case my lawyer close my ...
Celina Recalde
Replied last May 09, 2017Shonda: Despite our vast efforts there were barriers to communicating with you. We did make numerous efforts to contact you via email and telephone with limited response. If you would like to discuss the details of our efforts, please feel free to contact me directly at 1-855-687-9903. Despite the communication barriers between the parties, I am glad we were able to win your case for you.
Celina Recalde's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have done a couple of mediations with this attorney. She comes thoroughly prepared and is a strong advocate for her clients. Her clients seem to like her a lot. I know that mediating with her will be efficient & productive - I wish I could say that about every attorney that I mediate for."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Recalde is an extremely thorough attorney that takes pride in her work and her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely helpful and knowlledgeable in her area of expertise."
"Celina is a great mentor who is extremely knowledgeable in PI and workers compensation issues. She is results driven and dedicated to her clients."
"Celina is very knowledgeable and will help you work through any matter! She is dedicated and professional."
"Celina is a tenacious advocate for her clients she is a great lawyer!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2001
Pro Bono Achievement Award, St. Mary's University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner / Attorney, The Recalde Law Firm, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Law Office Of Manuel Gonzales
2003 - 2012
Attorney / Partner, Ogletree Abbott Law Firm, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
PACE YouthBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Harris County Star Court - Family Intervention CourtVolunteer Attorney
2013 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
Education
2001
St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
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St. Mary's University
B.B.A.
Languages
English
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