$ 195-325 per hour
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also known as Marilee Brown, Marilee Hazel Brown
Marilee's firm is based primarily in New Braunfels. Her firm delivers quality, effective legal representation with integrity and commitment to creative problem solving. Every attorney at the firm takes pride in energetically advocating for clients and looking beyond the typical solutions to reach the most effective outcome. Marilee's office serves clients in a variety of areas including personal injury, family law, criminal law, juvenile law, probate, estate planning, real estate and civil litigation. Marilee prides herself on working to provide clients with a close working relationship fostered by frequent communication and attorney accessibility.
Prior to being in private practice, Marilee was a highly productive felony prosecutor and chief misdemeanor prosecutor in Lamar County, Texas. She led all aspects of legal proceedings related to felony and misdemeanor charges. In addition, she was the county’s principal juvenile attorney in cases ranging from class B misdemeanors to first degree felonies. She holds a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin.
Marilee has argued cases before the Sixth Court of Appeals, including a nationally debated case in which her prosecution was argued and upheld at the Texas Supreme Court. In her appellate practice she has also represented clients before the Third and Thirteenth Courts of Appeal in Texas. Her writings on DWI law and evidence have been published in the Texas District and County Attorneys Association magazine. Her writings on business torts have been published in the Texas State Bar's Business Litigation Journal. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Comal County Bar Association. Marilee has won jury trials for her clients in matters ranging from grandparent custody to personal injury premises liabilty.
- Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 2004.
- Licenced in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas since 2011.
-Member of the Texas State Bar College
- President of the Comal County Bar Association
-Certified mediator since 2001
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Practice Areas
20 years | 600 cases
16 years | 200 cases
17 years | 20 cases
17 years | 100 cases
$ 195-325 per hour
30%-40%
Sometimes
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
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Posted by Douglas | July 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Marilee has proven to be a professional attorney and answered our question and follow’s our case closely thru the court process, knowlegable attorney and staff. Wished we had selected her first to represent our case!! Highly recommend her services!
Posted by Cyndi | September 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I were in a horrific accident that resulted in a near head on collision that completely totaled our truck and travel trailer. The insurance company for the driver, Elephant insurance, refused to pay some of the medical bills to include plastic surgery for the scars on my face, and repe...
Posted by Jose | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
She launched a clear, concise, and methodical plan in a unusually complicated trial resulting in a win!!!
Posted by Florence | July 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
After returning from a vacation in Texas in a wheelchair, I started to panic about how to deal with surgery and other expenses. After consulting with an attorney in my state, I decided to search for an attorney in Texas on my own. After several calls, I was fortunate to call Attorney Marilee Hazel'...
Posted by Dee | July 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Marilee is a true professional with an outstanding legal team. I appreciated the honest and consistent communication from Marilee and her team. I was kept “in the know” with every step of the legal process. All questions were answered quickly and straight forward... There was absolutely no ambigu...
"Great advocacy, a humble style and a depth of legal knowledge are the hallmarks of Marilee's legal career. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very hard working and dedicated to her clients and cases. Marilee will go the extra mile on the simplest of cases to the most complex."
"I endorse this lawyer. This attorney is smart and hard working. I would recommend this attorney to a family member or a friend. A real bonus is that she is prompt."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposed to Marilee on several cases over the years. I have found her to be a competent and professional attorney."
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2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Listed, Who's Who Legal
2017 - Present
Attorney, Hazel Brown Law Firm, PLLC
2010 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Hazel Brown Wright Reneau, PLLC
2015 - 2017
Partner, Hazel Brown & Miller
2008 - 2010
Attorney/Owner, Hazel Brown Law Firm
2004 - 2007
Assistant District Attorney, Lamar County & District Attorney
2016 - Present
State Bar of Texas Litigation SectionMember
2013 - Present
New Braunfels Teen CourtVolunteer
2013 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2009 - Present
Comal County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - 2021
Comal County Bar AssociationPresident
2016 - 2016
Veteran's CourtVolunteer
2004 - 2008
Texas District and County Attorneys AssociationMember
Jury Verdict in Plaintiff's favor November 2018
Jury Verdict in Favor of Our Client
2004
juris doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Career Day: What does a lawyer do?
2005
2003
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