Walter John Schouten Jr.

Walter John Schouten Jr.

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 11 years

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

777 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 950, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 11 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Toombs Imel & Associates

777 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 950, Houston, TX, 77056

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Walter John Schouten Jr.'s Reviews

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13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Daniel | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Father gained custody of son

Walter and his team deserve more than 5 stars. His fee is reasonable. If you want true and great representation I recommend him. He and his team respond promptly to phone calls and emails. His knowledge of law and his resources are outstanding. I hired him to obtain custody of my son, because of an i...njury that the mother tried to hide. Within a few months he was able to gather enough information to take my case to mediation and be ready for trial. From start to finish, it took him 6 1/2 months and were able to settle in mediation. I gained custody of my son and am no longer paying child support. My son’s medical needs are now being addressed properly. He truly cares about fathers’ rights. You have to do the work. It may seem tedious when he gives his suggestions, but if it wasn’t for his suggestions during the consultation I believe the outcome would have been different. I highly recommend Walter and his team.

Posted by Brandon | January 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Changed my life!

Walter is an OUTSTANDING attorney! After spending six figures with another firm without achieving my most important custody or estate goals, I hired Walter as my appellate attorney, and he delivered a significantly better outcome. He is responsive, level-headed, and genuinely cares for his clients.... His exceptional knowledge of case law and expertise in navigating the nuances of the family court system truly set him apart. Genuinely, my child and I have a much brighter future thanks to Walter. Highly, highly recommended!

Posted by Libny | September 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Smart, honest, empathetic

Walter knows the law. He is aiding me in my appeal at thr appellate court level. I wish I could have had him for my trial and we likely would not be appealing.

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great lawyer - Look no further!

I had a very complex and difficult case. Walter was able to handle everything very professionally and build not only a solid offense, but a very strong defense. He walked me through the entire process, always keeping me informed, put my mind at ease, and was able to handle everything thrown at him.... I can't say enough great things about Walter, he was truly an advocate for me and my children. Exhibiting compassion, understanding, and tremendous knowledge of the law. This man really knows his stuff & will fight for you! Not only did I win, but I won huge! If you are looking for a reputable, family oriented, and skilled lawyer look no further - Walter is your man. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by Gordon | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Great attorney

I wasn't sure that Walter and I had communicated enough before court because he didn't talk much when we would meet, but when it was his time to present my case and defend my position, it was like two different people. He had memorized every detail that we had in our conversations and was able to put... everything in its proper context. No detail was missed. His knowledge of the law protected me, but it was his attention to detail that impressed me the most. The outcome of His talent and skills resulted in retaining 85% of my estate. I would highly recommend Walter.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2023

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2022

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2021

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2020

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Pamela E. George Family Law Award, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney, Toombs Imel & Associates

2021 - 2022

Attorney, KoonsFuller Houston

2019 - 2021

Associate, Law Office of Robert S. Hoffman

2018 - 2019

Owner, Law Office of Walter J. Schouten, Jr.

2017 - 2018

Associate, KoonsFuller

2014 - 2017

Associate, Pavlas & Brown

Associations

2023 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified Attorney (Family Law)

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

Houston Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Houston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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