Stefanie Michele Gonzalez

Stefanie Michele Gonzalez

also known as Stefanie Gonzalez

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Hempstead, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents

716 12th Street, Hempstead, TX

About Stefanie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

Custody, Paternity Suits, Visitation (Possession and Access), Grandparent Rights, Adoption, CPS, Name change

16 years

34%
Car Accident 33%

Personal Injury litigation

16 years

33%
Criminal Defense 33%

Misdemeanor and felony level; Mitigation cases

18 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Stefanie M. Gonzalez, PLLC

716 12th Street, Hempstead, TX, 77445

Law Office of Stefanie M. Gonzalez and Anaya

540 Heights Blvd., Suite 327, Houston, TX, 77007

Law Office of Stefanie M. Gonzalez

5005 West 34th, Suite 206-A, Houston, TX, 77092

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Stefanie Michele Gonzalez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Richard | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Helped us beat CPS and get our kids back

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Ms. Gonzalez and her staff, my wife and I have our beautiful kids back! My wife and I were Foster to adopt when CPS decided to move our kids to another placement in Houston (we live in Fort Worth). It was a complex case in two jurisdictions, and Ms. Gonzalez rea...lly helped keep the case moving, despite the delays of other parties. By the end, we successfully pleaded our case to the court and were awarded sole conservatorship - actually removing CPS entirely from the case. It was unique and well coordinated. There were many hurdles that CPS threw in our way, but our attorney led us through all of it and always advocated for us and our kids. She was a huge help in finalizing our adoption in August 2017. Ms. Gonzalez' office was always professional and involved. I continually felt like we had their attention and best service.

Stefanie Gonzalez

Replied last September 05, 2017

It was my honor to have been involved in such a complex but meaningful case. Thank you all for trusting my office with such a sensitive case. Keep the photos coming!

Posted by Willy | August 10, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Great communication

She handled my criminal case after the court appointed lawyer was trying to give me jail time because I had prior felony. She stood up for me and cared.

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Stefanie Michele Gonzalez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hanten

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly and enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I have known her professionally for several years and have observed her to be an effective and zealous advocate for her clients and very professional in court and in settlement negotiations."

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Cynthia Mendoza

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stefanie is an excellent criminal defense attorney. She advocates 100% for each and every client. I endorse her without reservation."

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Rafael Morales

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hardworking. Smart. Compassionate. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Maria Garza

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Stefanie is not only a fellow colleague, but she is a dear friend. She truly cares about each case and is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is well respected among her peers and I would highly recommend her without reservation."

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Luz Martinez-Bernal

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I know Stefanie Gonzalez personally and professionally. I endorse her as a lawyer because she is very knowledgeable about the law. She does not hesitate to take complicated cases and has been very successful."

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Michael Hanten

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Sarah Wagner

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Damaris Chavez

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Larry Longer

Personal injury lawyer

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Maria Garza

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Rafael Morales

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Luz Martinez-Bernal

Immigration lawyer

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Shannon Geihsler

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Cynthia Mendoza

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Lucia Ceaser

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas

2014

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas

2013

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas

2012

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas

2010

Jurisprudence Award, Texas Tech

2009

CALI Award, Texas Tech University School of Law

2007

Merit Scholarship, West Texas Legends

2004

Merit Scholarship - Consecutive Dean's List, University of Houston

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Stefanie M. Gonzalez

2009 - 2010

Student Attorney, Texas Tech School Of Law

2009 - 2009

Clerk, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Associations

2014 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2009 - Present

Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Education

2010

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Houston, Downtown

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Graduation Ceremony

Working in the Legal Field

2013

Hispanic Law Student Association of Texas Tech

Starting Your Own Law Practice

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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