Frances V. Dunham

Frances V. Dunham

2.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family

700 N Saint Marys St Ste 1400, San Antonio, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Frances V. Dunham

700 N Saint Marys St Ste 1400, San Antonio, TX, 78205-3535

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Frances V. Dunham's Reviews

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2.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Bertha | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tough

I just don’t know how she can be any less than a 10 ⭐️. An attorney who’s so witty and knows the law, with a backbone and doesn’t intimidate easily. She has fought for me as a grandparent for custody over my grandchildren after they lost the only parent they had ever known, their Mother. When all I h...eard is that “I’m just the grandmother”. Disregarding the Dad is a drug user. I’m still fighting custody but this attorney has fought and defended my rights like I never expected. I have so much faith a d trust in her and I will always recommend her to anyone needing a Family Lawyer. God bless you ALWAYS Ms Frances Dunham and if I could give you 10 stars I would.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Find someone else

I hired Frances to represent me as my ex took me back to court to try and take my 50-50 custody. Throughout the process it was a disaster- rarely returning emails, wouldn’t take my phone calls about questions, sending me paperwork to look over that contained multiple errors, and even showed up late t...o court hearings twice. The main hearing I had to print and bring my own paperwork as her computer had “crashed” and she’d lost all documentation. You’re better off representing yourself!

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

No communication

Similar experience to other reviewers. Frances had no problem responding to emails and phone calls right up until I gave her the retainer fee. Since then, my calls, texts, emails have gone unanswered. At this point I don’t even know if I’m getting divorced. Considering this area of law affects a pers...on’s finances, mental health, children and coparenting relationships, you would think there would be some sort of compassion. I emailed her and requested that she cease all services and refund the unused portion of the retainer fee, and she promised to get back with me over a week ago. Now I’ll have to find a new lawyer to accomplish that and finish my case so that I can move on and out of this limbo.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Smoke and Mirrors

Frances was referred to me by another attorney. She is an absolute horrible attorney! She took money from a single Mother looking for resolution in a child custody case and will not return my emails or texts! May the Lord Bless her because she is an insult to women and mothers! Do not give her money ...or she will take it and disappear!!

Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2018 | Child Custody

Amazing and Sweet ❤️

I was referred to Ms. Frances Dunham after calling three other attorneys pertaining to a CPS case against a family member. I found her to be very responsive, empathetic, and honestly just a very caring person. We haven’t gone to court yet and I don’t know if I will have to retain her, but from what I...’ve seen I would definitely recommend her and would be willing to campaign for this woman. She is a gem!

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Marc Pederson

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Based on my work with Frances as opposing counsel on several cases, she is a highly knowledgeable, competent, and ethical attorney-- a credit to our Bar! I am, therefore, proud to endorse Frances Dunham."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 30

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Education

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Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

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