Jessica L Burkett

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Jessica L Burkett

4.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Sugar Land, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite 300, Sugar Land, TX

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About Jessica

Biography

Highly Experienced Divorce and Family Law representation.

Highly Experienced Divorce and Family Law representation.

Highly Experienced Divorce and Family Law representation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Specifically, we will represent individuals in uncontested and contested divorce, as well as in adoption, modificaiton and paternity cases.

18 years | 330 cases

50%
Family 50%

Our firm provides Family Law services to our clients. Specifically, we will represent individuals in uncontested and contested divorce, as well as in adoption, modificaiton and paternity cases.

18 years | 330 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Burkett Law Office, PLLC

14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite 300, Sugar Land, TX, 77478

burkettlegal.com

Jessica L Burkett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Scott | April 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent service and advice

I hired Ms. Burkett after interviewing 5 family law attorneys in the Houston, Texas area. Jessica, spoke frankly to me about my current situation, what we needed to do and walked me through the process to adjust my divorce decree due to the death of one of my children. This issue had been hanging ove...r my head for a few years and I was not certain that a resolution was obtainable without having to argue the case in front of a judge. Ms. Burkett did a fantastic job with building the right legal strategy, advising me of what to do and in the end, getting a settlement that was beyond my expectations. Jessica truly cares about her clients and helping them through difficult situations. I was also impressed with her fee structure and billing. I work in Public Accounting and can tell you that she was prudent with her fees and worth every penny of the total bill. Her fees were reasonable, and I had been quoted 3 times her total fees by at least three other attorneys and those attorneys did not think I had much of a chance for a reasonable settlement. I highly recommend Ms. Burkett, especially if your circumstances have changed and need an amendment to your divorce decree.

Posted by James | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Job well done!!

I have used Mrs. Burkett for two different family law matters on two separate occasions (Divorce and then child support modification) and could not be more pleased on how they were handled and the ultimate results. I would not even consider using a different attorney if I ever need legal representati...on in the future.

Posted by Brandy | July 25, 2015 | Child Custody

Jessica Burkett is an AMAZING lawyer!!

Jessica helped us so much in first the struggle for visitation and then the struggle to get custody of my stepson!! She is amazing and works so hard to get things set right!!! I would highly recommend her if you are needing a lawyer!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2012 | Child Custody

Modification and contempt

I used her to get my son back after the ex kept him from me for 9 months. I won the contempts, I got 100% custody and she spent three days in jail.

Posted by Jessica | March 05, 2012 | Uncontested Divorce

My Divorce Expereince

She was great to work with. I was not sure if my ex husband would contest or even sign the divorce papers. Most lawyers I talked to said that the only way to handle this type was to start off as a contested divorce. Jessica was the only one that said she would start of as a uncontested divorce and... explained that even if my ex did not sign I still could get my divorce. She also explained that with our Attorney General papers/Child Support/Child Custody I already had everything I wanted concerning our daughter. She was great and very knowledgeable. I hope I never have to use a lawyer again, but if I do I would go to her and/or ask her who she recommends.

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Jessica L Burkett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristin Kline

Family lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jessica is an honest and ethical attorney that I highly recommend. She strongly advocates for her clients, especially when children are involved."

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Lacy LaFour

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Burkett is a stellar lawyer who not only excels in the field of family law, but she is honest, ethical, hard working and respected. Whether I have worked with her on a case or on the other side of a case, she has always been a fierce advocate for her client, a very firm but respectful opposing counsel, and she is always prepared and accessible. I happily and without any reservations endorse this excellent lawyer."

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Rachelle Carter

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is the best! We had a case together were I was the opposing counsel on a very messy divorce. Not only was she professional at all times, she was knowledgable, punctual, and courteous. A lot of lawyers would have been frustrated but she ALWAYS remained calm under pressure. She is a remarkable Family Law Attorney."

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Sherrie Travers

Immigration lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica Burkett volunteers free time answering questions on AVVO to assist those needing help with immigration problems. She is well respected by both judges and attorneys. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Cynthia Rendon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jessica was an opposing counsel on a case. She aggressively advocated on behalf of her client and was a formidable opponent. She was always professional despite our client's differences. I have since consulted with her on other matters because of her knowledge and expertise in the family law arena. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking an experienced and aggressive attorney."

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Erin Groce

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Daniels

Family lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Linda Stewart

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Lacy LaFour

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Rachelle Carter

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

NA, NA

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Burkett Law Office PLLC

Associations

2016 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce with children and property

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Child custody

Comming soon

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Education

2008

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

NA

NA

Publications

2017

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Languages

English

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