Heather Lynn Hudson

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Heather Lynn Hudson

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

112 E. Pecan St., Suite 1025, San Antonio, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Adoption 20%

Adoptions are such a joyous time. Full of positive futures, hopeful plans and joyful outcomes. My experience and approach will help you navigate the legal process and obtain a positive resolution.

9 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

I can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. I can help with custody disputes, visitation, possession and access to your child(ren).

9 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

I can assist you to arrange financial and family matters, such as alimony, child custody, child support, and a fair division of community assets in a divorce.

9 years

20%
Family 20%

I can assist you with the laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, surrogacy, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements within a divorce, alimony, child support, child custody.

9 years

20%
LGBT+ Law 20%

I understand the emotions and stakes involved. Get on the path to the solutions to your family law needs today.

9 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 9 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2017

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Goranson Bain Ausley

112 E. Pecan St., Suite 1025, San Antonio, TX, 78205

gbfamilylaw.com/attorney/heather-hudson/

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Heather Lynn Hudson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews


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Clients consistently praise the lawyer's compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional approach to family law cases. Many highlight their excellent communication, dedication to client and child best interests, and ability to achieve favorable outcomes. The lawyer and their team are frequently noted for providing strong support and guidance thro...

 
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Posted by Marla | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Respectful and Honest

This was the first time in my life that I have needed an attorney. I hired Ms. Hudson to represent me in a child support and possession case involving my daughter. In the very first consultation time, effort, patience, and respect was given to me from both Ms. Hudson and her paralegal. Most important...ly they listened to my situation and provided their honest knowledge. I had contacted other lawyers in my search and had not received any treatment close to theirs. Ms. Hudson educated me about the situation and process of what I was facing every step of the way. I knew I was made a priority given the great availability I was shown to answer any questions or concerns. She always spoke with me with an even-keeled, respectful tone. I was never made to feel like any of my questions were dumb or irrelevant. All of these things were key to putting my trust in her knowledge and skills of a family attorney. Every document was presented to me to review and make any changes before they were sent out officially. There was never a decision made or communicated to opposing council without my input. I felt involved and aware of every step of the process of mediation as well. In fact I always was prepared about what was to come before the actual event. In the end I received an amicable order that had my daughter's best interests at hand. I can not thank Ms. Hudson enough for all her work. I highly recommend hiring Ms. Hudson for any Family Law needs!

Heather Hudson

Replied last August 04, 2021

Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for trusting in my advise and trusting the process. I know this was a very difficult situation for you. You handled it with such dignity and grace. I wish you and your family the very best in the future. ~ With Kindest Regards, Heather

Posted by Iesha | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My Dream Team!

I hired Heather for a high conflict custody battle. Heather and Kates' services and counsel was above reproach. They went above and beyond to help me navigate my custody battle, which resulted in my cases closing extremely favorably when all indicators pointed otherwise. It was apparent from the sta...rt that she truly cared about my situation and did everything to make sure the successful outcome of my case was a priority, all while giving me a realistic expectation. Throughout the custody process, Heather kept me fully informed every step of the way, and explained all aspects in its entirety and thoroughly. Heather and her team were extremely diligent in returning all my phone calls, answering emails and calming my anxiety through this difficult time. I was able to get a visitation order that fully encompassed what was required for the child, the child support settled, and was able to get legal parameters put in place to stop the harassment I was receiving from my ex. I honestly cannot thank her and Kate enough, if I ever have any future family law issues I will always return back to Heather Hudson.

Heather Hudson

Replied last April 16, 2021

Thank you for trusting in my advise and trusting the process. I know this was a very difficult situation for you. You handled it with such dignity and grace. It was my absolute pleasure to work for you and help you achieve an outcome that was best for you and your family. I wish you the very best in the future.

Posted by amanda | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing

She was beyond amazing through the whole process. She was honest and up front about everything. She helped me modify my child custody agreement and in the end it was better than I had originally planned for. Everyone in this firm is honest and upfront, they don’t promise you things they can’t deliver.... The only interest they have in mind is the best interest of the child. They are extremely professional and courteous and I would recommend them to everyone.

Heather Hudson

Replied last October 23, 2020

Thank you for your kind words. It means the world to me that we exceeded your expectations. We wish you and your family the very best in the future.

Posted by Alex | October 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Heather did great for me.

Heather was direct, informative, and emotionally supportive throughout this difficult time for me. She did her best and the outcome worked out very well for me. At the time, no matter what, the outcome always seems bad in divorce, but our efforts turned out to be great and I know I couldn’t have ...done it alone. Thank you again, Heather and team. I hope to never have to work with y’all again! But if I do, it’ll be you that I call on.

Heather Hudson

Replied last October 05, 2020

I appreciate your very kind words. I know this was an especially difficult time for you and it as my absolute pleasure to represent you and walk with you through this journey. Thank you for trusting me and my team. Thank you for taking the time to review me and thank you again for allowing us to help you. I wish you the very best in the future.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Couldn’t have asked for a better attorney

You know what’s hard to find? An attorney in San Antonio who has experience with same-sex couple’s divorces (and dog custody battles), and doesn’t require your entire life savings plus a kidney as a retainer. Heather did an amazing job of getting me exactly what I wanted, and kept me from losing my m...arbles throughout the process. She and Kate did a great job of always keeping me informed of what was going on through my acrimonious divorce, and handled even the most ridiculous situations (I mean... it was a wiener dog custody battle after all) with professionalism and grace. If you need a law firm that will work hard to resolve a situation with as little emotional upheaval as possible and be cognizant of not separating you from ALL of your money, I highly recommend Mysti Murphy law firm & Ms. Hudson in particular.

Heather Hudson

Replied last June 29, 2020

I appreciate your very kind words. It was a pleasure for our firm to handle your divorce.

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Heather Lynn Hudson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Wilson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather Hudson is an exceptional attorney. She knows the law and has the trial skills to effectively represent her clients in contested, high-conflict cases while also possessing the skills to compassionately help clients with uncontested matters. I endorse this lawyer."

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Valerie Fisher

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Thompson

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather is professional, honest, and pleasant to work with."

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William Bergmann

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I personally witness Ms. Hudson success while I attend law school with her. Then I had the opportunity to practice against her on an opposing side. Unfortunately for me, she was just as brilliant outside of law school and in the Courtroom. I fully endorse this lawyer and highly recommend her for anyone seeking help with family law issues."

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Mysti Murphy

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Wilson

Family lawyer

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Brandon Wong

Family lawyer

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Randy Mora

Family lawyer

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Mark Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Valerie Fisher

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine

2021

Best S.A. Female Lawyers, Scene in SA Magazine

2021

San Antonio's Outstanding Women in Law, Scene in S.A.

2020

10 Best Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazines

2019

10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates

2018

Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates

2018

Best Lawyers, Scene in SA Magazine

2018

Rising Star Lawyers, Scene in SA Magazine

Work Experience

2025 - 2025

Family Law Attorney, Goranson Bain Ausley

2020 - 2025

Attorney, Heather Hudson Law Firm, PLLC

2017 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Mysti Murphy Law Firm

Associations

2018 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Texas

Member

2018 - Present

San Antonio Collaborative Divorce Professionals

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney

2017 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Attorney

2017 - Present

Phi Delta Phi International Legal Society

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Texas, LGBT Law Section

Member

2017 - Present

San Antonio LGBT Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce With Dog

My client was awarded the dog

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Education

2016

St. Mary's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of Texas, San Antonio

Master of Business Associates

1997

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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