$ 450-600 per hour
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Maria Sara Lowry
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About Maria
Biography
With a background in education and a law degree from the University of Houston, Maria Lowry is dedicated to guiding individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments. She represents clients in divorce, adoption, child custody and support disputes, and negotiates both pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Beyond family law, Ms. Lowry drafts wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives, and assists families with probate and guardianship matters. Her undergraduate training at the University of Texas at Austin and membership in the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association’s Family Law Section reflect her commitment to excellence. Ms. Lowry’s years as a classroom teacher give her unique insight into children’s perspectives, enabling her to advocate for her clients with understanding, empathy, and unwavering resolve.
Adding a child to your family is a joyful time, but needs solid legal counsel.
You know what is best for your child. I will help you make it happen.
I will guide you through the process and fight for your rights.
Family issues are difficult. I will treat you with compassion while I fight for you.
Provide guidance to your family about your wishes and who should make decisions for you.
Divorce, modification of support/custody, death of a loved one - let me help through the transition.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
25%
18 years
Child Custody
15%
18 years
Family
15%
18 years
Adoption
10%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Maria Lowry, PLLC
1800 Saint James Place, Suite 105, Houston, TX, 77056
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Posted by Kira | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will Creation
I consulted Maria when it was time for my husband and I to write our will. Her knowledge and quick responsiveness to my questions was extremely helpful. Maria has also been a trusted advisor for other matters for the past six years. I appreciate her professionalism, knowledge, and compassionate, y...
Posted by jesse | June 16, 2015
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Maria is a wonderful lawyer and im extremely grateful for her help on my case. She kept me informed of every little thing going on behind the scenes, as well as every move that was being made. Nowhere during my case did i not know what was going on. She fought very hard for my case and i couldnt be m...
Posted by lorey1348 | May 07, 2015 | Child Custody
Excellent attorney!
Maria help me to solve my child custody case. She kept me informed all the time and not only responded to my questions through this website. Once I met her and she took my case she did the same as well. She is tough and I can tell that she fights for what is right. I feel lucky to have met her and th...
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2012 | Child Custody
Legal Regal
I needed some help in deciding what to do with my children moving out of state with their mother. Maria Lowry was insightful, calm and very kind in explaining my options as a single parent. I was not too sure about the actions I should take. She helped ease my worries and reassure me the proper lega...
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
THE worst experience I've ever had (not an exaggeration)
When I was first introduced to Miss Lowry, she seemed nice, waved to me, smiled...thought she was the real deal. Unfortunately, that's where her professionalism ended. Multiple texts and calls. Almost ZERO response. When she did respond, vague shallow answers. I barely ever saw this woman, an...
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Maria Sara Lowry's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and is dedicated to serving her client's best interest with professionalism and integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lowry and I are both Texas and Harris County practitioners. I have reviewed her comments, recommendations and references to the law. She has been on point and provides sound and well thought advice and recommendations. The AVVO and Harris County community are greatly benefitted by her. I eagerly and strongly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. She offers wise counsel on a broad range of practice areas, and is a valuable contributor to this forum."
"Maria is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered her primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of her cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for her services."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Maria is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With her extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, she is bound to invest her time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lowry has been giving precise answers to questions regarding divorce and separation. If you need a Houston lawyer, I endorse her."
"Ms. Lowry provides responses that are at once well thought out and concise. She gets to the heart of the matter quickly and amplifies on important aspects of the question, as well. In particular, she does a fine job of answering questions directly, but observing if any pertinent facts are missing that could affect the analysis. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Best of the Best - Family Law Firm, Houston Chronicle
2021
President's Award, Houston Bar Association
2019
President's Award, Houston Bar Association
2018
Best of Legal, Thervo
2014
Equal Access Champion, Houston Bar Association
2013
Equal Access Champion, Houston Bar Association
2012
Equal Access Champion, Houston Bar Association
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Maria Lowry, PLLC
2008 - 2015
Attorney, Law Office of Maria S. Lowry
2007 - 2008
Student Attorney, University of Houston Law Clinics
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, The Herrington Law Firm
Associations
2017 - Present
Fort Bend Family BarMember
2014 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2014 - Present
Burta Rhoads Rayborn American Inns of CourtMembership
2014 - Present
Texas Lawyers GroupMember
2008 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas
2019 - 2020
Houston Bar AssociationMember, CLE Committee
2019 - 2020
Houston Bar AssociationBoard Member, Family Law Section
2018 - 2019
Houston Bar Association, Lawyers For Literacy CommitteeMember
2018 - 2019
Houston Bar Association, Lawyers For Literacy CommitteeCo-chair
2017 - 2019
Fort Bend County Bar Associationmember
2017 - 2019
Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer OrganizationVolunteer
2009 - 2016
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
Sample of Legal Cases
Guardianship
Guardianship obtained.
Divorce with children
Favorable for client
Step parent adoption
Favorable for client
Child Support Modification/Enforcement
Favorable for client
Child custody
Favorable for client
Education
2008
University of Houston Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Texas at Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Monthly CLE
Standing for Grandparents and Non-parents
2018
The People's Law School
Family Law
2018
Monthly Meeting
Addiction and Family Law
2016
The People's Law School
Family Law
2015
The People's Law School
Family Law
2015
The People's Law School
Wills
2015
Taking Charge
Family Law
2014
The People's Law School
Family Law
2014
The People's Law School
Wills
Publications
2016
www.lowryfamilylaw.com
blogs
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Top Contributor
Maria earned significant contribution points in 2017.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file a divorce on a sliding scale with filing fee waived ?
16 Jul 2018
Q&A
I need a letter to send to my daughter's father regarding legal fee he will "need" to pay for having to go back to court ?
23 Jun 2017
Q&A
Divorce during pending criminal charges DV?
22 Jun 2017