Debra S. Casaceli

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Debra S. Casaceli

also known as Debra Sue Casaceli

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

1800 Saint James Place, Suite 620, Houston, TX

About Debra

Biography

Need an experienced Board Certified family law attorney who will fight for you? Contact Debra S. Herndon at Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.

Need an experienced Board Certified family law attorney who will fight for you? Contact Debra S. Herndon at Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Family 70%

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Divorce and Separation 20%

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Child Custody 10%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Laura Dale & Associates, PC

1800 Saint James Place, Suite 620, Houston, TX, 77056

dalefamilylaw.com/

Online Presence

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Debra S. Casaceli's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Honest, hard working, and efficient

Deb is honest and will tell you the pros and cons of your case - no sugar coating - which is exactly what you need in any family matter process. She’s very knowledgeable and highly experienced and will do all that she can to help you achieve best results. She is also very focused on achieving an end... to the process rather than continuing the fight. Highly recommend Deb and her team!

Posted by Maria HF | July 31, 2014

The best Attorney I have ever had.

Mrs. Herndon provided me with the best advice and service since the first moment we met. She has shown much knowledge, empathy and the utmost professionalism in her representation of my case. She helped me to clarify things, understand all my options and formulate the best approach to my needs. Mrs. ...Herndon has been personally involved in all aspects of my case, keeping always an open communication and being available at all times. I have absolute peace of mind knowing that she is handling my affairs.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

My first conversation with Debra and her staff placed me on a winning team with a sense of security and confidence.

Debra Herndon and her capable staff expedited a very difficult situation for me, and saved the expense of any unnecessary frustration . During the process of my divorce I found myself under most extenuating circumstances that did not allow flexibility. I took comfort knowing I was in good hands. My ...recommendation carries the highest reguards.

Posted by R Zein | July 28, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Pleasant to work with, knowledgeable, and confident.

I have worked with debra for more than a year and with her firm for >3 years. I have to say my experience has been very pleasant. My divorce/child support case has been very complicated especially that my kids live outside the US, my ex resides in one state and my self in another. Because I worked wi...th this firm before and achieved pleasant results, I used the firm again last year when issues arised and matters got more complicated.I had high hopes that things will get resolved. I was worried about the international component of my case since some of the items can't be resolved in US. however, I was really impressed by Debra especially during the court hearing. She is very intelligent, knowledgeable, and always well prepared. With her intelligent questions to my ex, and her reasoning, she was able to finally prove to judge the reality and truth.Debra went above and beyond to help me to the best she could, and she made me aware in advance of what might not work to my advantage especially with "the international component of my family matter). Debra is honest and very responsive. For the above reasons, I highly recommend debra to handle your family/custody matters.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

This lawyer charged approximetely $10,000 to retrieve approximetely $10,000.

We hired Debra Herndon to simply retrieve an overpayment with the Attorney Generals office, we did most of the work, supplying a detailed report with all the proof required. We met with the AG and did not go to court. This was settled in a meeting with the AG's attorney before going in front of a Jud...ge. The AG agreed that we were correct. The funds returned to us were approx. $10,000. Debra Herndon's bill was also approx. $10,000. A win for the attorney and a total waste of time and money for us as effectively we received nothing. Herndon asked for a retainer at the first meeting which was paid and indicated that this retainer of $5,000 should be sufficient and whatever was not used would be returned. This was not the case. A final bill was sent to us for approximately another $5,000. My view is that this is a typical case where the attorney is not looking after the client but themselves. We thought that we were in good hands, obviously we were not.

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Debra S. Casaceli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Ramos

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Foteh

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Despite being my opposing counsel, she was professional, respectful, and extremely knowledgeable. It was a pleasure working with her."

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Calli Baldwin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer and her work. Deb is always thoroughly prepared, well spoken, and extremely knowledgeable. She is a determined and passionate advocate for her clients."

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Tristan Longino

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Deb is very grounded, honest, and reasonable. She advocated for her client while simultaneously remaining cordial to work with. A very good attorney."

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Paula Bennett

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Debra is one of the smartest and most diligent family law attorneys I know. She works tirelessly for her clients and obtains spectacular results for her clients both in and out of the courtroom."

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Christopher Harding

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Debra is a straight-shooter who knows family law very well. She lays out the realistic options a client has and likely outcomes, something not all lawyers choose to do."

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Dawn Renken

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Debra is honest and forthright attorney who I feel comfortable sending people to when I am conflicted out of cases"

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Tesha Peeples

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Debra is an excellent family law attorney with the skill and expertise to handle anything that comes her way. I never hesitate to turn to her for advice and guidance when I encounter something new in a case. I strongly endorse this lawyer and her work."

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Dana Remy

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Debra Herndon is extremely hardworking and committed to her clients. She is also incredibly knowledgeable about family law."

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Cynthia Diggs

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Debra Herndon is an excellent divorce and family law attorney. Clients appreciate her hard work and good results in court. She is extremely well-informed on all family law issues and always puts the client first. She has an apt nick-name given to her by one of her clients: The Velvet Hammer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2015

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.

2009 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Holmes, Diggs & Eames, PLLC

2000 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Allison Jones & Associates, PC

Associations

2017 - Present

Fort Bend Family Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Member

2012 - Present

Association of Women Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2000

Tulane University Law School

Juris Doctorate

1997

State University of New York at Buffalo

Master of Social Work in Child Welfare

1995

Queens College

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Speaking Engagements

2013

Taking Control Workshop

Spousal Support

2011

Taking Control Workshop

Mediation

2010

Taking Control Workshop Divorce

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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