Donnica Marie Blackful

Donnica Marie Blackful

4.4
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Sugar Land, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Alimony ... +2 more

19901 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX

About Donnica

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 20%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support Enforcement and Defense, Paternity Establishment, Name Changes, Termination of Parent-Child Relationship, and Adoption

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

D Marie Family Law

19901 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX, 77479

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Donnica Marie Blackful's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Ms. Jones | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommended Family Law Attorney!

Donnica has been representing me through what has become a high conflict divorce and extremely difficult situation but she has handled it with the greatest care and professionalism. I have reached out to her several times outside of normal business hours, sometimes in near panic and she has responded... with the care and patience of a personal friend. I can't count the number of times she has had to calm my nerves by taking the time to explain and break down the legal process and by recommending a best course of action. She takes the time to listen to and understand my personal situation which means so much when dealing with a highly emotional case where child custody is involved. She is very knowledgeable and will extend herself without trying to nickel and dime you for every second of her time. She was recommended to me and I have since recommended her to three other people and will continue to recommend her.

Posted by DIANE | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I Highly recommend Ms. Blackful

Ms. Blackful was awesome! I am truly til this day thankful of this woman. She helped me with a custody battle I was going through. Because of her, I was awarded Primary custody of my (at the time 4 yr old) daughter in 2014. Out of all the attorneys I spoke with, Ms. Blackful was the best choice for m...e. She was very compassionate and professional. ALWAYS available to answer any and every question I had. Even after the case was closed. She made me feel like she truly cared about not only me, but my daughter's well being too. I couldn't have asked for anything more! Thank you, Donnica Blackful. You will forever hold a place in my heart! #wewon

Posted by James | November 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Donnica Marie Blackful

Donnica was very helpful and knowledgable during my visitation and child support case. She was successful in helping me spend more time with my son. The entire process was easier thanks to her. No matter what situations we faced she was ready and determined to have a positive outcome. I would definit...ely recommend her services to anyone in need of a great lawyer!

Posted by AnJanette | October 14, 2015 | Child Custody

Donnica Blackful, God sent!!

I needed a lawyer, counselor, someone who could advise me; that was sensitive and compassionate to my current situation as well as one who possesses working knowledge who would explain legal jargon in layman's terms while understanding the complexities of emotions that one can go through in a death o...f a marriage or/and family. As i saw it, I did not have counsel whom acted in the best interest of me or my children behalf. A unexpected call from a friend of circles, I then was referred to Ms Donnica Blackful and although many mistaken had already taken place, it was comforting to hear that there were options on my side. she allowed me know and understand what was taking place and why, that my stress and frustration was because I was not being made informed as she saw it. I am so thankful for her and pray for favor over her life as she has provided that which I needed at the time I needed without the "hurdle" bit. I now consider my position if she would have been referred first. I am so grateful to even have had communication with her, Ms Donnica Blackful. She was all of those things I needed and more. So caring, having me to understand where I was in this process and what would make for the best decision. God sent her and I am truly grateful for her consultation. If all lawyers were anything like her!!! WOW!! the best!

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2013 | Child Custody

The Absolute Best!

This attorney has done more for me in one month than a 23 year veteran attorney did for me in 6 months! She succeeded in getting a modification of temporary orders on my child custody case that most (so-called experienced) attorneys said I'd never get and wouldn't touch. Not only did we succeed in mo...difying the temp orders, but the judge gave us things we never asked for. Her preparation is second to none. This lady knows her stuff. Compassionate, helpful and a good listener are just a few positive adjectives to describe this extraordinary attorney. Sometimes it feels as though she doubles as my therapist. Seriously, I can finally say I've found an attorney who CARES about her clients. I recommend her 100%.

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Donnica Marie Blackful's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Houston, TX attorney. She will go to counties all around the Gulf Coast too! This lady has some "moxie" - she contacted me when she was moving here from Chicago & I suggested that she call Atty. Patricia Bushman for a job & she did. She worked for this law firm while waiting to pass the TX bar. Now she is ready to represent her own clients. She is tough & smart & anxious to practice family law. She worked full-time while attending undergraduate & law school. She might be newly licensed, but she has some life experience & some law office experience under her belt. You are not hiring the typical newly licensed lawyer. Lastly, she understands the difficulties that clients are experiencing since she is a single parent raising a son alone."

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Patricia Bushman

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Honors

2016

Best Divorce Attorney, Thumbtack

2015

Best Divorce Attorney, Thumbtack

2012

Dickinson Wright Women's Network Scholar, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Donnica Marie Blackful

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, Bushman & DuBose, LLC

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk/Associate Attorney, Bushman Law Offices

2009 - 2010

Legal Advocate, E.V.E. (End Violent Encounters) Inc.'s Protective Order Office

2009 - 2009

Legal Advocate, Between Friends

2009 - 2011

Graduate Assistant, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Associations

2014 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Member

2012 - Present

Delta Theta Phi

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Adult Adoption and Name Change

Ongoing

Modification of Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship

Ongoing

Divorce

Ongoing

Original Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship

Ongoing

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Education

2012

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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