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Deanna Whitley is a smart, tough lawyer. For more than 30 years she has been guiding clients through what may be the most difficult experiences of their lives. Divorce. Child Custody. Adoption. Termination. She has earned the respect of her peers who know that she is a powerful advocate who fights hard, every time. Deanna knows what it takes to get her clients what they need to move forward after a life changing event. She has earned the trust of her current and fomer clients as refected in her reviews and testimonials.
In 1992, Deanna began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney at the firm of Nicholas and Barrera in San Antonio, Texas. There, she focused on high profile, complex criminal law cases, including appeals.
In 2008, Ms. Whitley opened a law practice with another local attorney. As this practice grew, Ms. Whitley became increasingly focused on Family Law issues in the greater San Antonio area.
In 2013, Ms. Whitley established her own Family Law Firm within San Antonio, Texas, serving Bexar County and contiguous counties. The success of her law practice is the result of the trust her clients have placed in her ability to set things straight. The firm has served hundreds of families in Bexar and surrounding counties, with excellent outcomes. Ms. Whitley has a longstanding commitment to acting in the best interests of children in all family law litigation. Her high standards and uncompromising ethics have allowed her to build a family law practice that assists clients in ending their marriages without completely destroying their families. As a mother she understands the need to focus the best interests of children and has tremendous compassion for those facing trying family law issues.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Ms. Whitley received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas A&M University in 1989 and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1992.
While at St. Mary’s, Ms. Whitley won the Woodley Award as the outstanding criminal law student in her class. She was on the National Dean’s List, won American Jurisprudence Awards, and was a research and teaching assistant for Professor John Schmolesky.
She is licensed in the State of Texas.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Martindale-Hubbell,The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 2009,2010
S.A. Scene Magazine-Best Lawyers in San Antonio, Family Law, every year since 2008
National Association of Professional and Executive Women, 2007, 2008
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
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61 Client Reviews
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Posted by Deborah | May 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Answer to my Prayer!
I was on the verge of giving up and giving in to my abusive ex's demands....until I met with Deanna and her team. She is strong, encouraging, and most of all gives you hope when you are hopeless. I could never have imagined how quickly things would change after she took over my case. I really have...
Posted by Veronica | April 24, 2014 | Child Custody
Grandparents win custody of grandchildren
My experience in the past with attorneys left me believing they were not trustworthy and a waste of money. When I met Deanna I quickly changed my attitude. She met with me on a Sunday because I had less than 2 weeks to appear in court to battle out with my granddaughter's father for custody. We lo...
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2014 | Civil Rights
compassion, deeply concerned excellent legal skills with a carrying legal staff.
I want to whole heartily endorse Deanna Whitley and her whole legal team. I came to Deanna with a desperate need to legally change my name and gender. I have a career that I have devoted more than 30 years to and after medically changing my gender I was in a difficult place legally. I was a woman wit...
Posted by Ann | October 10, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Not just another attorney...
The day I met Deanna and her team changed my life. I was broken inside, frustrated with my previous attorney and wondering if I would ever have peace in my life again. Within 15 minutes of that initial meeting I knew that I had walked through the right door for the first time in a very long time. ...
Posted by Tanya | March 12, 2013
.Awesome attorney and knowledgeable staff
I asked Mrs. WHITLEY to represent our family after one of her junior colleagues did not fair too well. Immediately, she jumped in and really took care of our immediate needs. Ms. Whitley is caring, attentive and personable. She really practices law the way it should be done-by caring about HER cli...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna Whitley is a tough sharp and creative attorney. She represents her clients vigorously and her word is her bond."
"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."
"Caring and smart, she's a formidable opponent that really cares about kids. We need more lawyers like her."
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Best Lawyer in San Antonio: Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine
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1992 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Nicholas & Barrera
2016 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar CollegeMember
2008 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of TexasMember
2008 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2008 - Present
International Collaborative Law InstituteMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Appellate SectionMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, School Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Juvenile Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice SectionMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMember
1992 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember
Writ of Mandamus Conditionally Granted
1992
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
It's No Longer Taboo: Same Sex Marriage & Divorce in Texas - Lesh Case Panel
2016
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