Patricia Ruby Garcia Billings

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Patricia Ruby Garcia Billings

also known as Patricia Garcia, Garcia Family Law

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Humble, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

407 E. Main St., Humble, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Patricia

Biography

Our team handles your family law matters with compassion, transparency and advocacy. We will ensure that your rights to your children and property are protected. Helping families is and has always been our passion.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

6 years

50%
Child Custody 30%

6 years

30%
Family 20%

Divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, grandparents rights, property division, adoptions, name changes and other family law matters

16 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2021 2019
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+ 4

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Garcia Family Law

407 E. Main St., Humble, TX, 77338

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Patricia Ruby Garcia Billings's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

95 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brandon | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I'd give far more stars than 5 if I could...

Almost 3 years post divorce, I was thinking this morning about how blessed I am that I retained Patricia and her team in 2018. They were able to assist me with my divorce in attaining full custody of my son. I was extremely pleased with the outcome especially since I am the father and I know that doe...sn't happen often in Texas. I hope to not need a divorce attorney ever again, however if I do, I wouldn't hesitate to use this firm again.

Posted by Luz | June 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ms.

If you're looking for Honor, Courage, and Commitment, Mrs. Billings is the right attorney for you! She has carried these NAVY core values from her military service into the courtroom. If I had used Ms. Billings during my divorce I would not have had to fight for a modification two years later. Her w...ork on my case proves that it's best to do things right the first time to avoid costly and frustrating future court proceedings. During the process, she not only gave me legal advice but she spoke to me as a fellow mother as well. It was evident that she truly cared about me as a person. Her feistiness gave me strength when I felt like giving up. Her perspective made me understand that I had done nothing wrong for asking for what's due to my son. During court proceedings she represented my son and I with fierceness as if it was her child she was speaking for. Her staff as always friendly and well prepared to answer my questions. Her office is a true gem in the legal community. Before hiring her, I felt like David against Goliath. She and her staff were the stones I needed to reach victory.

Posted by Katie | May 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Just what I needed! Honest and tough

Patricia Billings represented me in a modification of child custody agreement through a nasty divorce. I wasn’t happy with my current lawyer and got a recommendation for her and I’m so glad I did! She was honest and fair and gave me the truth and ultimately got me exactly what I wanted in court. Shou...ld I ever need his services again I would absolutely go back to her I highly, highly recommend her and her staff.

Posted by Catherine | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful firm at a harsh time

Ms Billings and her staff are top notch. They are extremely responsive to both emails and phone calls and dedicated to their clients. They took the time to ensure all details for my divorce were carefully looked over and i got the outcome that i wanted. They were attentive and gave me the time and en...ergy that was needed for my divorce. Despite the tough times that i was facing, they were reliable and there for me throughout the entire process.

Posted by Vincent | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A-team

Patricia and her team were able to do what other lawyers couldn’t. My children’s other parent backed me into a corner with false allegations, harassment and even manipulating our children. She almost got away with it, but i hired Patricia. I had years of documentation but other lawyers didn’t kn...ow how to use it. Patricia is brilliant she understood the issues and immediately had a plan. She put all the pieces in place and presented it flawlessly in mediation My ex could not keep up the facade, the opposing council urged my ex to take what i was offering bc it was obvious oc was no match to Patricia. Patricia is very well respected and feared, she is quick with the shutdowns of anything OC wanted to bring up. I was given the most important thing to me which was primary custody IN MEDIATION! This saved me THOUSANDS of dollars not having to go to court. I know it was Patricias creative intellect with the strength of her team. Her team is courteous, quick to respond, smart, and knowledgeable in a wide variety of miscellaneous issues like autism and other extra curricular activities and issues that arise in day to day parenting. Billings law has been a blessing. Proverbs 15:22

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Patricia Ruby Garcia Billings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marta Montenegro Martin

Family lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patricia is professional and care about her clients."

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Melissa Lanier

Probate lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently referred a client to Patricia. The client followed up with me on two separate occasions to share with me the positive experience she had in dealing with Patricia and her office staff. She cares about her clients and is extremely professional."

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Brian Mcnamara

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Patricia knows family law well and represents her clients zealously. She is on my short list of lawyers I refer cases to when I have a conflict. I recommend her."

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Christopher Carmona

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"There are few attorneys that I feel comfortable referring close friends to, and Patricia is one of them. Her tenacity, skill, and professionalism make her an elite force in the field and I am thankful to call her a great attorney and an even better friend. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Roberts

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patricia is a true professional who will fight to the end for her clients. She is compassionate and tough. I highly recommend Patricia if you have a family matter."

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Jonathan Randolph

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patty is an extremely level-headed, hard-working attorney who considers all options for her clients. She takes the time to educate her clients so that they may make informed decisions regarding some the most important matters they will face. I trust her, recommend her, and endorse her."

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Noah Peterson

Family lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent family law attorney, I endorse this lawyer."

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Jose Orihuela

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patricia is a tremendous attorney. She cares for her clients and does what it takes to get the results that matter."

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Andrew Tolchin

Probate lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Patricia Billings for Probate and Family law."

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Benjamin Major

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Patricia Billings. I have referred several potential clients to her, and each and every one of them have sung Mrs. Billings's praises. And as for each potential client she ultimately represented, her results were amazing. She does an outstanding job zealously advocating for her clients while, at the same time, pursuing just results and managing client expectations. I would trust her with my own personal matters should any ever arise. I am grateful to know someone like Patricia to whom I can refer friends, family and colleagues for their own cases or for other referrals."

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Scott Phillips

Probate lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Billings for all matters relating to Probate, Wills, and Estates."

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Mark Oxford

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Patricia Billings. Detail oriented attorney and very knowledgeable. Highly respected in the legal community. I highly recommend her."

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Jason Rowe

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Billings is a beacon of professionalism and experience in the community. She not only gets the best for her client, but fights tirelessly on every case. She is a credit to the profession, and I highly recommend choosing Patricia Billings as your attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lucio Montes

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patricia is an excellent attorney. She cares about her clients and works hard to provide first-rate representation."

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Robert Bennett

Licensing lawyer

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Matthew Montes

Business lawyer

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Melissa Lanier

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Brian Mcnamara

Family lawyer

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Christopher Carmona

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Valenzuela

Personal injury lawyer

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Brian Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Tolchin

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason Rowe

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Lucio Montes

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2002

Sailor of the Quarter, U.S. Navy

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Garcia Family Law (formerly Billings Law)

2009 - 2010

Law clerk, Montes Law Firm

2009 - 2009

Law clerk, Humble Independent School District

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Law Office of Miguel Elias

2005 - 2007

Paralegal, Blue Williams

2001 - 2007

Legalman, U S Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps

1999 - 2005

Paralegal, Reed Law Corporation

Associations

2016 - Present

Family Lawyers of Texas Foundation

Member

2015 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court

Associate Member

2014 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Board Member

2013 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2012 - Present

Northeast Harris County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the interest of K.D.H

Reversed and remanded to the lower court.

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Education

2017

Manousso Mediation and Arbitration

Advanced Family and Divorce Mediation Certificate

2016

National Family Law Trial Institute

Family Law Trial Certificate

2009

Loyola University New Orleans

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of New Orleans

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Texas State Bar - Family Law 101

Building a Case File in 2021

2017

Family Law Essentials

Characterization of Property

2016

Second Saturday

Divorce Workshop

2015

Family Law Essentials

Discovery - Current Issues, Objections and Changes to TRCP, New Case Law

2015

Family Law Essentials

Practical Applications for Family Lawyers on Military Issues

Publications

2021

Texas State Bar - Family Law 101 Building a Case File in 2021

Languages

Spanish

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