Katherine Ellen Bihm

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Katherine Ellen Bihm

also known as Kate Shipman Bihm, Katherine Ellen Shipman, Katherine "Kate" Bihm

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Conroe, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Child Custody ... +2 more

208 West Davis Street, Conroe, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Katherine

Biography

When good people find themselves in a bad place in their life, we're here.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 36%

Divorce, Business Owners Divorce, Protecting a Professional Practice, Same Sex Divorce, Property & Asset Division, IRA, 401K, Pension Division, Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Relocation, Violence

36%
Adoption 16%

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Alimony 16%

16%
Child Custody 16%

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Child Support 16%

16%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Bihm Firm, PLLC

208 West Davis Street, Conroe, TX, 77301

bihmfirm.com/

Online Presence

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Katherine Ellen Bihm's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

5 star (36)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

I highly recommend Kate Bihm at the Bihm Law Firm. Her as well as her staff are polite, professional caring and honest. Kate put my emotions at easy and allowed me to focus on what needed to be handled. She laid the cards out and shared details as to what I could expect. What I should and should not ...worry about. Kate and her team are quick to respond to emails so you never feel unanswered. In the court room, I give Kate an A++. Not just because I came out of the court room with the results I wanted, but she knows exactly what she’s doing, classy, tough and can handle a bully. I hope to not ever need to be in the court room again but Kate will be my go to should I need representation and I will recommend her to everyone I come in contact with that may need a lawyer for similar needs. Thank you Bihm Law Firm

Posted by Liz | February 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Direct, Honest, Kind and SHARK when necessary

I hired Ms. Bihm on my suit to modify parent-child relationship. My original lawyer from a different county was not prepared to handle someone with BPD, which ended up being a treacherous combination for the initial divorce. Here I was nervous from being served and honestly sick to be heading down th...is road again but I am telling you now that securing her as my lawyer was the best armor I could suit up with and worth every penny. I walked into mediation, trusting in her and she did not fail me. After 20 minutes of just the mediator and I talking, she stepped in and made it clear what we were dealing with and additionally made it clear that she was ready to fight. Within a few hours, she was sure we were going to walk out of there with a signed agreement and I didn’t believe her. I considered for a moment that I had made a mistake because that sounded way to good to be true. I cried the whole way home because I did indeed walk out that day with signed papers, and even more, confidence that I am a good mom, doing the right thing and that my efforts were not in vain. -She didn’t unnecessarily call me for insignificant things, making sure to tend to my financial needs. -She didn’t beat around the bush. She told me what she thought was worth the fight, what she thought wasn’t, and what I needed to consider or do differently. -She was on time to all of my appointments and was able to take my call or return them quickly the few times we needed to chat. -I came to her broken and lacking confidence and she took that and made me sure of who I am and what I am doing. -She was at times playing a duel role of Lawyer and Therapist and she does it gracefully. -She set me up for success in the future should I need her services once again in ways I would’ve never considered. -Her (and her staffs) attention to detail is impeccable. I am very organized and detailed oriented and it’s not often I feel others are on the same page as me. When asked to look at documents, I all too often have numerous corrections. I believe that only 1 item needed to be corrected. Also, I would feel confident in saying that our arrangement is a far cry from something that one could copy and paste from a previous order. -Do not come to her if you plan on not being fully honest with your lawyer, I would not want to be across the table from her explaining anything or trying to back peddle my way out of a situation. -Other than that caveat, I wouldn’t hesitate in hiring Ms. Bihm to handle your case, if she’s confident, it’s for a reason.

Posted by Michelle | November 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child Custody Case

Kate Bihm represented my son on a child custody case. She was hired to modify a joint managing conservator order that had been in place since his divorce (about 5 years ago). We considered the circumstances to be dire and she managed to get an emergency hearing within days of our filing. Not only did... she guide our family through the legal system, she handled and addressed every concern we had throughout the entire process. After two failed mediations, we went to trial. Her professionalism and expertise were displayed in the court room. We ended up with a final order that was over and beyond what we had expected. I consider her one of Texas' best attorneys ever.

Posted by Steven | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal Experience & Representation!

We cannot say enough about our experience in hiring Kate Bihm and The Bihm Law Firm. Kate and her entire staff were extremely thorough, knowledgeable, efficient and provided transparent and timely, personal communication on all matters. Any type of legal proceeding can be unnerving, but there is some...thing major to be said about the calming and confident influence one can have when you have a an advocate like Kate Bihm representing you shoulder to shoulder as your lawyer. Kate has a superior knowledge that comes with her vast experience and aware of granular details like analytics on opposing counsel, presiding judges, statutes and pertinent legal precedents. We were extremely pleased with our entire experience working with The Bihm Law Firm, including our end result in the court of law. We are extremely grateful to Kate and her staff and feel very fortunate to know that if ever needed again, we can retain the very best! We highly recommend Kate Bihm without hesitation.

Posted by Chad | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Divorce Lawyer

I recently worked with Kate on my divorce. During the process, I found her to be very professional, informative, competent, compassionate and reassuring. She helped me to fully understand my options and I feel that she did a very good job in helping me to negotiate a fair settlement.

Katherine Bihm

Replied last September 20, 2018

Thank you so much for your kind words and vote of confidence.

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Katherine Ellen Bihm's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sherry Tavel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very professional and knowledgeable. She practices law with integrity. I have referred many clients to her and everyone was thoroughly satisfied. I will continue to refer clients to her in the future."

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Matthew Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Katherine for over a decade and know her to be a compassionate and dedicated advocate for her clients. I have referred numerous potential clients to her over the years who needed a high quality representative in the greater Houston area and have never received a complaint. I gladly endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Barron

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kate Bihm. Ms. Bihm is extremely knowledgeable in criminal law. I have never met an attorney who knows the Texas Penal Code as well as Attorney Bihm. She provides diligent and passionate representation for every client on every case! I hope I never need a criminal defense attorney, but if I do, Kate will be my first call!"

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Anthony Duckworth

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Markowitz

Unknown lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I frequently call on Kate to assist me on matters, or to refer matters to her directly. I have also served as Treasurer of her campaign for Judge of one our District Courts. She is an extremely capable lawyer on the types of matters she handles."

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Kelly Case

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

""Kate" is a champion lawyer. She is a truly great attorney that will not stop and always fights for the best outcome for her clients. I have watched her take on the entire DA's office in Conroe, Texas and not back down - because she was right! She is a champion lawyer that is always prepared and ready to win her cases. I highly endorse her!"

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Colin Hobbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

""Kate" is a bulldog in the courtroom. She fights. She fights very well. If you're looking to fight your case, rest assured she will fight with the best of them."

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Amanda Oster

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine is an excellent attorney who will always fight for her client's best interest."

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Gary Churak

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is well qualified and knows the law."

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Todd Lehn

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kate is a tough, no-nonsense kind of lawyer who garners tremendous respect in the criminal defense legal community. She provides excellent advice and never hesitates to make herself available to other lawyers who need guidance. I've found her knowledge and wisdom to be invaluable to my own criminal defense practice."

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Hope Knight

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Finch

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Markowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kate professionally for many years and I can state candidly that she would be on my short list of attorneys to call if facing the threat of serious prosecution."

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Jason Horton

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently attended a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association seminar in Galveston, Texas, and Kate Shipman was a member of a highly-esteemed panel of criminal defense attorney presenters. I thought Kate was well-versed in the area of search and seizure law, and her presentation was very informative. Kate's legal experience gives her the ability to accurately and efficiently inform her clients of the issues they may be facing."

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Jodi Soyars

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been reading her responses to numerous questions posted on AVVO.com and she is clearly knowledgable and well versed in crimnal law."

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Todd Steele

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgable and practical in her reasoning and advice."

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Brian Crockett

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Shipman is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with her time and expertise. I recommend her."

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Robert Guest

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Katherine's Avvo answer demonstrate the knowledge and experience you need to fight your case."

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Stuart Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Morgan Bourque

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worker both with and against Mrs. Shipman. She is one of the hardest working, most knowledgeable attorneys you will find at the courthouse. Mrs. Shipman is know as a fighter and a lawyer that you want on your side. If you're in trouble....call Superwoman (Kate Shipman)!!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV-Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Top Lawyers, Living Magazine

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Top Lawyers, Living Magazine

2022

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

2022

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, Global Directory of Who's Who

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2015

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2014

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2014

Appellate Attorney of the Year, Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2013

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2013

Certificate of Completion - SFST Practitioner Course, Lance Platt, Ph.D.

2000

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, CALI

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal, The Bihm Firm, PLLC

1900 - Present

Member, The Bihm Firm, PLLC

2004 - 2007

Prosecutor, Montgomery County District Attorney's Office

2003 - 2004

Associate, Peterson, Farris, Pruitt & Parker

Associations

2013 - Present

Conroe Noon Lions Club

Member

2007 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

President

2003 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1997 - Present

Delta Gamma

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Phi Delta Phi

Member

2008 - 2008

Texas College of the State Bar

Member

2002 - 2003

Texas Tech Board of Barristers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

NOT GUILTY

DWI

DISMISSED

Sexual Assault of a Child

DISMISSED

Response to Writ of Mandamus

DA's Application for Writ of Mandamus DENIED.

Assault (Class A Misdemeanor)

Assault (Class A Misdemeanor) DISMISSED.

Felony Possession of Marijuana

Felony Possession of Marijuana Reduced to Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana with Deferred Adjudication

Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)

Class B Possession of Marijuana Reduced to Class C Misdemeanor and DISMISSED.

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor)

DISMISSED

Arson - 2nd Degree Felony

Arson (2nd Degree Felony) Reduced to Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication

Possession with Intent to Deliver (2nd Degree Felony)

No Billed by Grand Jury - DISMISSED

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (2nd Degree Felony)

Charge reduced to Class C Assault, $500 fine and 30 days deferred adjudication

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Education

2003

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Texas A&M University, College Station

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Montgomery County Bar Association, CLE Committee

Protective Orders

2016

Upholding Justice One Client at a Time - Victoria, TX

Search and Seizure and Suppression Issues

2015

Upholding Justice One Client at a Time - Amarillo, TX

Supression Issues

2014

Winning Warriors

21st Century Visuals for Dummies: Using Multimedia in Closing Argument

2014

Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

In re Ligon: "A Trip Through Oz"

2012

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Presents: Drug Law

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