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Candice Lee Leonard
also known as Candice Schwager, Candice Leonard Schwager
About Candice
Biography
I graduated in 1997 Cum Laude in the top 10% of my class and served as an editor of Law Review, brief writer and research assistant to Professor W. David East (published article in Southern Methodist University Law Journal), brief writer to Professor T. Gerald Treece for the Varsity Moot Court Team and clerked with the prestigious First Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas. I believe in mentorship and have chosen mentors / senior attorneys in the top 5% of the practice Statewide (SuperLawyers) at the best firms to work for and with so that I learned from the very best. Few lawyers value excellence or have passion in what they do. It is all about the money for them. My philosophy is very different. I am all about PEOPLE, CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, FAMILIES, and making legal services affordable so that everyone has access to justice in Texas. Far too many people are priced out of justice and that is simply unconstitutional.
After 10 years working for top firms, both big and small boutique firms, plaintiff and defense, including State Rep. Craig Eiland, Mills Shirley, and King and Spalding LLP, I formed SCHWAGER LAW FIRM and began working in family law, guardianship, and special education, partnering with some of the best attorneys in Texas in those fields. Clients should never pay for an attorney to "learn" or pratice, which is why I rarely fly solo without very senior lawyers to frequently consult. I have advocated for special needs children and formed a nonprofit, ATTORNEYS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN to help parents financially challenged afford lawyers. In 2010, I formed ELDER LAW ADVOCATES nonprofit for the same purpose and took to social media with fervor.
I welcome questions and invite you to call me. Our website is !
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 180-280 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
Location
Schwager Law Firm
201 Caroline St., Houston, TX, 77062
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Candice Lee Leonard's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Financial planning, Estate planning
Candice has helped us with estate planning, our will, our Hippa forms, our durable power of attorney and Directive to Physicians and medical power of attorney. All of these documents are our final wishes and she has done a remarkable job and in short period of time . We thank her for being a very p...
Posted by Rik | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hosesty at the expense of personal interests
I live in California. I have law suits in Houston and although i have never retained Candice that has recently become a thing of the past. I have nothing but disdain for attorneys as a general class but there are a few exception. Candice Lee Leonard is one of of the latter. I have consulted with Cand...
Posted by Wayne | July 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgable, Dedicated and Caring
Candice went beyond the call of duty in representing me in a civil matter which involved a matter that our government and especially the Courts dismiss because it is complicated, personal, and is easier to dismiss than confront the issue. The petition submitted was pure genius in its construct, it i...
Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Honest with a good heart
Candice was a tremendous resource in my struggle to get a grip on the situation I have been dealing with. Her honesty and good intentions are a breath of fresh air in a brackish legal environment.
Posted by joanne denison | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney works hard on civil rights
I run a charity Justice 4 Every1, NFP and Candice has helped me pro bono on many, many issues of civil and human rights. She knows her case law and is a tireless advocate for civil rights and human rights abuses in and out of court. She practices law to make the world a better place.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2020
updated on 03/23/2021Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2020
updated on 03/23/2021Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2010
Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas
Work Experience
2011 - Present
CEO, Attorney Net Marketing & Design
2011 - Present
Creative Design &Marketing for Entrepreneurs, When I Grow Up
2006 - Present
Owner, The Schwager Law Firm
Associations
2011 - Present
MOMtrepreneursMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Guardianship of A.S.K; Cause No. 415459
Pending
Education
1997
South Texas College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2011
Legal Practice Seminar
Social Media, Internet Marketing & Attorney Advertising
Publications
2001
Southern Methodist University Law Review
e Statute of Frauds and the Parol Evidence Rule under the NCCUSL 2000 Annual Meeting Proposed Revision of U.C.C. Article 2 W. David East
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
When can I get the father's parental right terminated?
07 May 2017
Q&A
My niece is in foster care my brother and girlfriend are signing her over to me can they sign her over then i can go to cps and
08 May 2017
Q&A
What are the chances of me being able to get custody of my mother after false accusations?
07 May 2017