Shari Goldsberry

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Shari Goldsberry

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Pearland, TX
Practice Areas: Family

2206 East Broadway, Suite E, Pearland, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Shari

Biography

Need aggressive representation and an experienced trial attorney? Shari Goldsberry is here to help.

Shari Goldsberry understands & cares about your situation and has the skill and expertise you need!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, a family law attorney can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.

21 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-550 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2012
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Goldsberry Portz Divorce & Family Lawyers, PLLC - Pearland

2206 East Broadway, Suite E, Pearland, TX, 77581

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Goldsberry Portz Divorce & Family Lawyers, PLLC

1503 Driscoll Street, Houston, TX, 77019

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Goldsberry Portz Divorce & Family Lawyers, PLLC

619 8th Ave North, Texas City, TX, 77590

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Online Presence

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Shari Goldsberry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Posted by Ron | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely the Best!

Shari has been my attorney for the last two years. She and her staff have most certainly done an outstanding job representing my interests in estate, probate and personal matters. Her legal knowledge and expertise ensure she and her firm are the best choice for my family and we highly recommend Sha...ri and staff. Her firm has always been honest, courteous, professional and prompt in every aspect of communication and legal representation. She has gone the extra mile to help my family with personal legal consulting advice during times of bereavement and stress. I can't speak highly enough of the Goldsberry law firm. As an aside, I noticed a one star review of Shari by "anonymous" dated June 15th this year. I can't help but think that review is absolutely not valid for any number of reasons. Read all the other reviews which quite correctly will validate my assertion. "anonymous" is anonymous for a reason...

Posted by Matt Hoppens | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn't be happier

Picking Shari to represent me was by far the best decision I made throughout my custody battle. Shari and her assistant Chris were such a pleasure to work with. Communication was excellent and responses were prompt. They answered all my questions no matter how remedial they were, helped me to underst...and my best options and always had mine and my daughters best interest in mind. I can't say enough good things about them. Shari has an amazing practice and I would highly reccomend her to anyone needing a hardworking lawyer with honesty and integrity.

Posted by Robert | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She protects her clients!

As a member of the LEO community, it's not very often I find myself needing to be protected. Going through a custody battle I needed the very best to have my six, Shari Goldsberry is the best. She protected me, my professional reputation and had my back through this process.

Posted by Bri | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best

Shari has been my attorney for my divorce case and now modification of custody case. She has been solid and thorough through out the entire process. She has always straight shot it from day 1 so you know what to expect and are not being taken advantage of. Her team has always been helpful and they ma...ke sure they have every detail. A custody case is very emotional and stressful and she has always managed to help balance everything out for me. We are still going through a case, if something were to happen later I would not hesitate to hire her again! I recommend her to any and everyone. If you are looking for a well rounded person who will fight for you and what's right, she is the one.

Posted by Terry | April 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Family Lawyer

Shari Goldsberry is a skilled and accomplished lawyer. As a Grandparent, we entered into a custody pursue of our Granddaughter. From the outset we were given a cautious optimism for success. However, with the evidence we had and the skilled guidance and legal knowledge of Shari, after 18 months, m...y wife and I were granted Sole Managing Conservartorship of our Granddaughter. This would have never happened without her tenacity and expertise and knowledge of Family Law. Shari can always count on us to let future clients know of our satisfaction in her ability to overcome odds and delivery satisfactory outcomes. Regards, Terry. S

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Shari Goldsberry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ian Kuecker

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari Goldsberry is a highly reputable attorney within the community, and a true asset to each of her clients. She is extremely well versed in a wide array of complicated legal issues, and her vigorous representation on behalf of her clients demonstrates her genuine compassion for protecting their rights, advocating their interests, as well as a strong dedication to getting cases done properly, effectively, and efficiently."

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Annie McAdams

Litigation lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari is an exceptional attorney. I refer her many of my clients. I refer them to her with complete confidence in her ability and compassion. Many of my clients have called me to thank me for referring them to her."

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Alicia Sundermeyer

Mediation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari Goldsberry is the real deal! Her no-nonsense approach to cases is very effective. She manages expectations, educates clients and opposing counsels as to realistic outcomes. Shari is also very involved and cares about her community, not only her legal community. She is fair, honest, and compassionate."

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Azhar Mamdani

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erinn Brown

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who will work hard to advocate for her clients!"

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Randy Mora

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari Goldsberry is an outstanding attorney. I highly recommend Shari for family law."

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Alex Hunt

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Shari. We worked opposite each other on a child custody case and she was a zealous advocate for her client."

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Mark Oxford

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Shari Goldsberry. She is experienced and knowledgeable. Highly recommended."

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Terry Traveland

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari is an excellent attorney."

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Mana Yegani

Immigration lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Shari on a few cases representing clients. Shari is an excellent attorney who has a wealth of knowledge in the law and who is very passionate about defending her clients. She is tireless and relentless and she will not take no for an answer. If you have Shari on your side you have nothing to worry about. She is fierce in representing her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Tolchin

Family lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari Goldsberry is an outstanding attorney. I highly recommend Shari for family law including divorce, property division, and custody issues. Shari can handle even the most complex family law matters and has significant trial experience. You would be in good hands with Shari and I fully endorse her."

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Jennifer Carpenter

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shari Goldsberry advocates for her clients with passion. Ms. Goldsberry's clients are in trusted hands."

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Christine Mangle

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shari is a formidable opponent in any family law case as she is highly prepared and knows the facts of her cases as well as the applicable law. She works tirelessly for her clients and she is highly ethical. I could refer my own family members to Shari and rest easy knowing that their family case is in the best possible hands."

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Mark Kelly

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari is an excellent lawyer who works hard to achieve the best possible results for her clients. I endorse Shari wholeheartedly."

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Jeremy Gordon

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is great and very hardworking. I would recommend her to any one who needs help!"

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Eric Dick

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shari zealously represents her clients."

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Jonathan Randolph

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Poehl

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Shari is an incredibly effective and compassionate attorney. She gets fantastic results in even the most difficult and convoluted cases, and she is my first choice for referral in any family or CPS matter. She has fantastic communication skills and will keep you informed as to the status of your case without you having to hound her. You can't go wrong with Shari."

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Lori Laird

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shari Goldsberry is a caring and compassionate attorney. She has a very unique style and ability to settle even very contentious cases. I recommend that you call her for a consultation so you can judge for yourself."

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John Schmude

Family lawyer

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Virginia Portz

Family lawyer

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Jessica Sparkman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kerri Graham

Litigation lawyer

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Cris Rasco

Personal injury lawyer

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Erinn Brown

Family lawyer

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Alex Hunt

Child custody lawyer

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Stacey Valdez

Family lawyer

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Terry Traveland

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer

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Mark Oxford

Immigration lawyer

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Philip Placzek

Family lawyer

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Mana Yegani

Immigration lawyer

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Ian Kuecker

Family lawyer

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Andrew Tolchin

Family lawyer

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Thomas Simchak

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Carpenter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anne Darring

Family lawyer

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Donnie Quintanilla

Juvenile law lawyer

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Annie McAdams

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2015

Nation's Top 1 Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Superb Rating, AVVO

2013

Client's Choice Award, avvo

2013

Excellent Rating, AVVO

2013

Member, College of the State Bar of Texas

2013

Top Contributor, AVVO

2012

Excellent Rating, AVVO

2012

Member, College of the State Bar of Texas

2012

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2011

Member, College of the State Bar of Texas

2010

Member, College of the State Bar of Texas

2008

Volunteer Attorney, National Adoption Day

2008

Certificate, A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center

2007

Volunteer Attorney, National Adoption Day

2006

Volunteer Attorney, National Adoption Day

2005

Who's Who in American Law School, Who's Who In American Law School

2005

Mediation Certificate, South Texas College of Law

2004

Finalist, Gallagher, Lewis & Kim Mock Trial Tournament

2003

Finalist, Spurgeon Bell Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, Goldsberry Portz Divorce & Family Lawyers, PLLC

Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Family Law Specialist

2017 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Grievance Committee Chairperson District 5 Panel 2

2016 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2015 - Present

Family Lawyers for Good Judges

President

2014 - Present

Family Lawyers for Good Judges

Director

2014 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation

Member

2014 - Present

Family Lawyers for Good Judges

Chair

2013 - Present

Texas Lawyers Group

Member

2009 - Present

Galveston County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2005 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2016 - 2020

Family Lawyers of Texas

President

2011 - 2013

Galveston County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Continuing Legal Education Director - Cruise CLE

2011 - 2013

Galveston County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2010 - 2013

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - 2013

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2009 - 2013

Galveston County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2009 - 2011

Galveston County Bail Bond Board

Director

2008 - 2009

Ninth Judicial District Bar Association

Amicus Attorney

2005 - 2005

Corporate Counsel Review

Managing Editor

2004 - 2009

Houston Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2004

Corporate Counsel Review

Assistant Editor

2003 - 2005

Board of Advocates

Member

2003 - 2005

Board of Advocates

Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re E.H.

Successful Termination after a trial

In re C.P.

Modification granted; father's visits with the child are now supervised at all times by a competent adult.

In re NHC

Greedy Nephews case was thrown out by court when Ms. Goldsberry proved lack of jurisdiction

In the Matter of the Marriage of S.B.R. & W.G.R.

My client compromised and gave her $5000, an old car and a motorcylce that doesn't run. He kept the $200k parcel of property in the hill country, his house in La Porte, property in San Leon, his retirement and his sanity.

In re Herrera

Grandparents get custody; father later convicted of murdering infant.

In re Strange

Parental rights terminated. Child adopted by a loving family.

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Education

2005

South Texas College of Law

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1997

University of Houston

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2019

Highlights: Family Law Year in Review 2019

There's No Such Thing as a Nonrefundable Retainer

2017

Practical, Real World Divorce CLE

Divorcing the House

2016

Spotlight Judge Roy Moore Policies and Procedures in the 245th

Conference Chair

2016

Spotlight Judge John Schmude Policies and Procedures in the 247th

Conference Chair

2016

Highlights: Family Law Year in Review 2016

Characterization of Marital Property and Presumptions

2015

Spotlight Bruce Jefferies Interpretation of Drug Tests Results

Conference Chair

2015

Highlights for the Advanced Family Lawyer

Conference Chair

2014

A House Divided: Judicial Candidate Forum, Straw Poll and Practical Property Division Seminar Characterizing Property

2014

2014 HARRIS COUNTY FAMILY LAW JUDICIAL DEBATE

What Makes a Good Judge - Moderator

2014

2014 HARRIS COUNTY FAMILY LAW JUDICIAL DEBATE

Issues in the 247th Judicial District Court

2013

Texas DSHS Certified Course

The Drug Offender Program

2012

Texas DSHS Certified Course

The Drug Offender Program

2012

Cruise for Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice

Welcome Remarks

2012

Cruise for Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Pursuit

2012

Cruise for Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice

Cyber Stalking and Cyber Harassment

2011

Texas DSHS Certified Course

The Drug Offender Program

2011

Cruise for Juvenile Justice

Welcome Remarks

2011

Cruise for Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Pursuit

2010

Texas DSHS Certified Course

The Drug Offender Program

2010

Cruise for Juvenile Justice

Welcome Remarks

2010

Cruise for Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Pursuit

Publications

2004

State Bar of Texas Corporate Counsel Section Newsletter Corporate Counsel Review Volume XXIII No. 2

2004

State Bar of Texas Corporate Counsel Section Newsletter Corporate Counsel Review Volume XXIII No. 1

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Shari earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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