Stephen D. Jackson

I never thought I’d get married only to end up going through a divorce, but things happen. I was in a really tough relationship, and for a long time I felt unheard and unprotected. When everything finally hit the point where I needed someone to truly listen and stand up for me and my little one, I’m ...so grateful I found Steve. He’s handling my cases for me right now, and let me just say, he is incredible. He does not play around in the courtroom. When he stands up with an “Objection,” followed by the exact law codes to back it up, I’m highly impressed every time! He stays fully up to date on current changes in the law, which has made a tremendous difference in my case (HUGE DIFFERENCE). I finally feel like I have someone fighting for us with knowledge, strength, and compassion. I also want to shout out his associate attorney, Cory B. She’s been just as supportive and attentive. She’s always answered my questions and texts, stayed on top of all my court updates, and made sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. Her communication and professionalism have honestly brought me so much peace during such a stressful time. Together, they make an amazing team, and I feel fully protected and well represented.

When I first started working with Steve, his paralegal assured me that Steve "owns" Judge Gilbert. I didn't know why until I looked up the situation online and realized that Steve got Tracey out of 200k of child support! To be frank, I needed that relationship because my ex-husband had audio of me hi...tting and screaming at our children. He knew that wouldn't play well in court so Steve continued to string the proceedings along knowing my ex-husband didn't have the financial ability to keep fighting for custody. So why not 5 stars? While I appreciate Steve gaming the system to my advantage, he also withheld the fact that he has cancer and often wouldn't respond to my communications or complete necessary tasks. He'd lie and say it was the opposing counsel's fault until his paralegal let it slip about his condition.

Mr. Jackson is one of the best, if not THE very best, litigators in Montgomery County. He's a bit of a legend in the Texas Legal Community; I have a friend who is a young lawyer just recently starting out, and when he heard I was using Steve Jackson as my attorney, he said "oh wow, you got the best ...of the best." There is no doubt in my mind that Mr. Jackson got the absolute best deal possible for me. He really put the screws to my ex-husband, finding every legal loophole and advantage. Watching him cross examine an opposing witness is truly a sight to behold, I actually found myself pitying my awful ex at certain moments. So if Mr. Jackson did such a great job, why is my review only three stars? Well, the bad news is that although he will be a zealous advocate in your defense, he will also apply his prodigious talents to finding and extracting every last nickel from your pockets. The man is utterly rapacious. He will walk right up to the line of what's ethical for an attorney and use what he can in order to bill you enormous sums. It was so bad that by the end of my divorce, I wasn't sure who I hated more, my ex or Mr. Jackson. It's not just a matter of him being more expensive on an hourly rate than other lawyers (although he is.) And it's not just a matter that his retainer is two or three or four times that of other lawyers (although it is.) But he will also nickel and dime you for every last little imaginable thing, like his office staff grabbing you a coffee or answering the phone. Did he send you a text message reminding you of an upcoming court date? Congratulations, that's his minimum charge of 10 minutes of time, that'll be $125 please. Did you text him back "thanks"? Well that's another $125 for him to read the message. I understand legal fees aren't cheap and you get what you pay for, but Mr. Jackson will use his knowledge (which you are required to give him in a divorce case) of how much money you have and where your accounts are located and what kind of job you have in order to convert as much as possible of your assets into his. You have been warned. So altogether, is he worth it? Well, if he's three times as good as the average lawyer but he's eight times as expensive, that's not a proportionate return on the investment, now is it? Now, if you are a mafia kingpin or serial killer facing life imprisonment or death row, or if you are a multimillionaire and there are millions of dollars at risk in your divorce? Yeah, then it's probably worthwhile to write a six figure check to Mr. Jackson. But for the rest of us mere mortals, maybe an attorney 80% as good at one-third the price would suffice.

Steve and his team will to fight for you with truth and reason. When you are crying happy tears in mediation thinking I never thought it could be this good. You know why you hired Steve. Divorce is one of the most stressful situations some people go through in their lifetime. You do not want to ...be in the hot seat. I felt Steve’s team listened to my concerns and even helped me deduce the best compromise for my child and myself. When you walk into a room prepared to go to court... Imagine leaving that same room coming to an agreement on custody and property where you have the upper hand on both. You have just finalized your child custody issues. You are in the best position for you and your child’s future. You’ve been given the assets you deserve. You didn’t need to compromise on either because you had Steve and his team on your court. And you’re so grateful you’ve come to this point. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you as I know with another attorney I would old have folded too soon. Thank you to Steve and his team for all your help.

I called Steve’s office a Friday afternoon after receiving divorce papers I was not expecting. I had scheduled two consultations already for the following week and Steve answer the phone himself and told me to come over to his office right away. I was impressed, however, as I got to know him in a one... hour conversation I tough he was too big for my tiny little divorce case, nevertheless I hired him on the spot. Well, let me tell you, when he says he is on your side it doesn’t matter what amount of money you are paying him.... he IS on your side. Debbie his paralegal never answer one of my emails more then 20 minutes after me sending it no matter the time and she was always very kind. Steve made sure to call me whenever I was losing my mind over a marriage that I thought would last forever. He not only defended me based on what I stand for and respected my wishes but also encouraged me to keep living, to move forward and to not give up. He was never hateful towards my ex in our conversations but determined to get the results that I deserved. Again, it was a tiny case and he gave me all the attention, patience and down to earth what felt like very honest advise. I will recommend Steve to anyone that want a good team and someone that is going to tell it to you like it is. I hope I never have to hire him again, just because I hope I am never in need. But if I have to, you better believe I will never look for anyone else. I will forever be grateful I had a friendly hand when I most needed it and that is priceless.