Deanna Lynn Whitley

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Deanna Lynn Whitley

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Appeals, Criminal Defense

2206 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

About Deanna

Biography

Top Rated Divorce Lawyer determined to get YOU results. 30 years of Litigation Experience! Immediate Response!

Simple Divorce or complex Child Custody matter, we will handle your case quickly and fairly.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

75%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Appeals 3%

3%
Criminal Defense 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Whitley Law Firm, P.C.

2206 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, 78203

whitleylawfirmpc.com

Online Presence

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Deanna Lynn Whitley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 61 reviews

Posted by Jeff | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Good Attorney - needed more experiences staff

Deanna is a very good attorney and was able to turn the tables quickly for my daughter in a child custody dispute. I will admit I had some issues with her staff as I thought their attention to detail was not good. She is expensive and you have to set your expectations up front or you could end up s...pending more than needed. I feel she has a bit of a ego and when challenged on equal ground she can be defensive. Overall, a very good lawyer.

Posted by Tammy | October 01, 2014 | Child Custody

The Nightmare ending! AFTER a custody battle

miss Whitley and her team were very very responsive excellent choice for an attorney she help me with my custody case to win to get my grandchildren! through CPS very rough rugged road but we made it and again she was very calm cool and collective continued to work hard even know CPS derailed a few t...imes bumps in our road CPS made this a rough time for me I swear it was very calm and soothing when we spoke I want to thank her team for all their effort and for being there and just listening sometimes when I vented and ranted and raved about nothing ....excellent choice don't hesitate and don't think about it just do it you won't be sorry

Posted by Persona | August 08, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

She seems too busy with other cases.... but mine

Seems like she don't really care about my case. She never clearly explained all legal processes. It was impossible to reach her by phone, email or in person. I wouldn't say she won my case, I was left with nothing basically. In her mind my case was a winner. I didn't get what I ask for and left every...thing to my Ex. She missed some information about joint account and now I have to come back to court to resolve my issue with Ex. Her services was too expensive for the result I received.

Posted by Amy | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Do NOT Hire her!

I hired Deanna to handle my appeal. She NEVER filed it and then switched game plans saying she was filing a motion to modify (since she missed the deadline). The motion she filed was so inaccurate and she filed at the last second giving us no time to go over it. When I called to discuss (which took n...early a week for her to respond) she placed blame on me even though I provided all of the evidence, she just didn’t read it, so she had no idea what was going on. I am so shocked at how much I spent for nothing to be done and I mean nothing and what was done wasn’t accurate. She came highly recommended and I don’t understand how. Please do not waste your time with her. I can no longer appeal my case and a year is wasted. A year that I can’t get back. There are so many better, more attentive attorneys. She won’t answer your calls or emails for weeks (sometimes months). I had three phone calls with her and two were under 10 minutes in the year I had her handling my case. She never would give me a game plan and I spent more money asking for updates and status on my case than anything else because it would be months without hearing from her just to find out nothing was being done but they were charging every email I sent asking for updates and not reading any of my documents. Please, please don’t waste your time and hire an attorney who will listen to you, read your emails and fight for you.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

All talk, no follow through

Upon my first phone call with Cait I felt really positive. After meeting with Dallas, I still felt somewhat positive but as time went by and them not doing much my retainer ran out really fast. Charges for texting 2 words, days to get responses returned. Did not follow through with plan, made me f...eel not much hope with what I was asking, even though in consultation they gave hope. I did all my own research ect but somehow the costs kept accruing for a pretty simple case. It seems they wanted to help my daughters father out more than fight for me. Mrs. Whitley took over at the last moment and didnt even get everything straight in court. She was not prepared. I would not recommend

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Deanna Lynn Whitley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dallas Olsen

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"She is a zealous advocate who seeks the optimal outcome for all of her clients. Her success in and out of court is supported by her years of trial experience and vast understanding of the law."

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Robert Wilson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna Whitley is a tough sharp and creative attorney. She represents her clients vigorously and her word is her bond."

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Laura Heard

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Pederson

Child custody lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was Deanna Whitley's opposing counsel on a couple of very difficult child custody and support matters. Deanna is a creative and knowledgeable attorney who fights zealously for her clients, yet maintains a professional demeanor that makes her a credit to her profession. I am, therefore, proud to enthusiastically endorse Deanna Whitley, a very reputable member of the San Antonio legal community."

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Case Darwin

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent divorce lawyer. I routinely refer clients to her on family-law matters."

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Shellie Reyes

Appeals lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brenton Vincenzes

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jamie Graham

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Caring and smart, she's a formidable opponent that really cares about kids. We need more lawyers like her."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justine Daly

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Jamie Graham

Family lawyer

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Kay Martinez

Family lawyer

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Matthew Stern

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyer in San Antonio: Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine

2012

Best Lawyer in San Antonio: Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine

2011

Best Lawyer in San Antonio: Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine

2010

Best Lawyer in San Antonio: Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine

2010

The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Best Lawyer in San Antonio: Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine

2008

Best Lawyer in San Antonio: Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine

Work Experience

1992 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Nicholas & Barrera

Associations

2016 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar College

Member

2008 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Member

2008 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2008 - Present

International Collaborative Law Institute

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Appellate Section

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, School Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Juvenile Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

1992 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Interest of NIVS & MCVS, Minor Children

In the Matter of the Marriage of ALFL and KLL, and In the Interest of KAFL, a Child

In re Davila, 04-13-00103-CV, 2013 WL 1192617 (Tex. App.—San Antonio Mar. 22, 2013, no pet.)

Writ of Mandamus Conditionally Granted

Griffith v. Griffith, 341 S.W.3d 43 (Tex. App. - San Antonio, 2011).

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Education

1992

St. Marys University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence

1989

Texas A&M University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Extreme Family Makeover XIII

It's No Longer Taboo: Same Sex Marriage & Divorce in Texas - Lesh Case Panel

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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