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Tyesha Yvette Elam

3.0
Rating: 4.2

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family

2990 Richmond Ave Ste 100, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Elam Law Firm, P.C.

2990 Richmond Ave Ste 100, Houston, TX, 77098-3109

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Tyesha Yvette Elam's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jazzy | July 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

PUBLIC REVIEW / CLIENT TESTIMONIAL FOR MS. ELAMTitle: A Capable Attorney Who Can Get the Job Done—Giving Her a Fair ChanceI first observed Ms. Elam in court several years ago during a case involving my son’s father. Watching her firsthand convinced me of her legal capabilities. Because of that experi...ence, I recently chose to hire her to represent my brother, in a highly contentious and complex divorce matter.I am fully aware that Ms. Elam has received some poor ratings online, but I believe in judging a professional based on my own direct experience. We are currently facing a deeply challenging case involving an opposing party and an attorney who have demonstrated a complete willingness to lie directly to the judge. The stakes could not be higher—it involves extreme family harassment, safety threats, financial exploitation over 7.5 years, and hidden assets like pensions and bank accounts.Ms. Elam is a fundamentally good person, and I am giving her a fair, fighting chance to lead this case. I trust her to cut through the deception, protect my brother’s safety, and aggressively secure the financial assets and reimbursements he is legally owed. If you are looking for an attorney with the underlying talent to handle a tough battle, do not let outside noise deter you. Give her the facts, and let her do her job. If it was not so, I would not tell that.

Posted by Shawn | April 28, 2014

Best Lawyer so Far

I had a child custody matter that seem as if it would go on for ever and not in my favor. I had spoken with Ms Elam and she just made me feel like it would all be ok just keep doing what i was doing and she would take care of the rest. Well, low and behold at the end of my journey it ended very well ...and i was pleased. I want to thank her for everything she has done for me and i would recommend her to my friends and family.Thanks again Ms Elam

Posted by Kevin | February 10, 2014

awesome lawyer

Miss Elem is an awesome attorney i was very pleased with her help. She was very knowledgeable and took her time to make sure i understood what was going on. I would definitely recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2014

Tyesha Elam is an excellent attorney

Miss Elam is in my opinion An excellent attorney knowledgeable, responsive and keeps her clients informed. I would recommend this attorney highly. I also like that she is personable and friendly. If you have a family or criminal matter you should definitely call Tyesha Elam.

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Experience

Rating:  4.2 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2019

updated on 01/24/2020

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2019

updated on 08/26/2019

Fully 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.

Education

2000

North Carolina Central University

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