Ruth Lavada Vernier

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Ruth Lavada Vernier

4.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at The Woodlands, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

2441 High Timbers Drive, Suite 110, The Woodlands, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Ruth

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Practice Area Knowledge

Biography

PASSIONATE, ZEALOUS TOP HOUSTON LAWYER

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

43 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

43 years

20%
Family 20%

43 years

20%
Adoption 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Mediation 10%

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2023
...
+ 5
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 43 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Vernier & Associates, PLLC

2441 High Timbers Drive, Suite 110, The Woodlands, TX, 77380

vernierlawfirm.com/attorney/ruth-l-vernier/

Ruth Lavada Vernier's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

113 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer and their team for their compassion, deep legal expertise, and dedicated support during difficult family law matters. Clients frequently highlight successful outcomes and highly professional communication. Among less common feedback, a small number of reviews note concerns regarding case expenses and attentiveness.

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Got my son back

I found them on a Sunday and was in desperate need of help Ruth called me within a 30 minutes of my voicemail , They helped me get a protection order and my son back temporarily then we went to court and they got me primary custody. I can’t thank them enough a very very amazing group of people

Ruth Vernier

Replied last October 07, 2026

Thank you for choosing our law firm to represent you in your legal matter. It has been our privilege to assist you, and our entire team is grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional service, and we appreciate the trust and confidence you placed in us throughout the process. If you ever need legal assistance in the future, please know that we are only a phone call away. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again should the need arise.

Posted by Gavin | May 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Amazing team

I had a great experience working with my lawyer. Ruth was especially helpful—she broke everything down clearly, was straight to the point, and didn’t sugarcoat anything, which is exactly what I wanted while fighting for my custody case. She’s very knowledgeable and has years of experience, which show...ed throughout. Everyone in the office was also very helpful, and the paralegal stayed on top of everything to make sure things got done. They started working on my case immediately, and I was very pleased with how everything was handled. I felt well represented and would highly recommend.

Ruth Vernier

Replied last July 27, 2026

Thank you for choosing our law firm to represent you in your legal matter. It has been our privilege to assist you, and our entire team is grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional service, and we appreciate the trust and confidence you placed in us throughout the process. If you ever need legal assistance in the future, please know that we are only a phone call away. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again should the need arise.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Custody Modification

They handled my case with care and concern regarding a custody modification. Tara, Ruth, and Brooke were excellent in communicating with me during this process.

Ruth Vernier

Replied last July 27, 2026

Thank you for choosing our law firm to represent you in your legal matter. It has been our privilege to assist you, and our entire team is grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional service, and we appreciate the trust and confidence you placed in us throughout the process. If you ever need legal assistance in the future, please know that we are only a phone call away. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again should the need arise.

Posted by Ashley | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Ms.

Ruth Vernier is amazing! She gave me the outcome I was seeking and took my case seriously. She had my child’s best interest at heart and I will be the first to say Ruth is an amazing woman, mom, and attorney. I trust her with everything and she handled my situation with grace and compassion. She trul...y cares about the best interest of your children and is dedicated to keeping your family safe. Ruth Vernier is by far the best family law attorney in the area. In my opinion, she is not considered “budget friendly” but it is true that you get what you pay for and she is worth every penny! Everyone in her office is friendly; the paralegals, attorneys and the finance manager. If anyone ever needs a recommendation for a family law attorney, I give them Ruth’s information. Tara, Brooke and Chase were so helpful and got us to the finish line within a year timeframe. They are very professional and knowledgeable in law. They answered all of my questions, even the silly ones and I believe I had a LOT of little questions. I cannot repay them enough for all of their hard work in this matter. Ruth and her team are truly angels. Look no further - you found your attorney and I’d say good luck - but you won’t need any luck when you retain Vernier and Associates! Thanks again for everything Ruth. I will forever remember/cherish how far you and your team went to protect my precious little one. I think the world of you guys!

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Quick results

Everyone here has been so kind and easy to work with. They were able to answer all of my questions and were available anytime I needed them. I was able to modify my child custody while obtaining emergency custody of my daughter in the meantime. I really appreciate their swift and caring action in hel...ping me with this. I could not be happier with the outcome!

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

TOP HOUSTON ATTORNEY, Houston Monthly Magazine

2008

TOP HOUSTON ATTORNEY, Houston Monthly Magazine

2007

TOP HOUSTON ATTORNEY, Houston Monthly Magazine

2006

TOP HOUSTON ATTORNEY, Houston Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Managing Partner, Vernier & Associates PLLC

Associations

2001 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

Rotary Club of The Woodlands

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Michigan

Mamber

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

International Academy of Collaborative Professional

Member

Gulf Coast Collaborative Law Network

Member

Alliance of Collaborative Family Law Attorneys

Member

Texas Lawyers for Children

Member

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2009

South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce

Platinum Level, Member

Education

1983

University of Cincinnati College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1980

University of Cincinnati

B.S. Psychology

Languages

English

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