Jean Seaton Brown

Jean Seaton Brown

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

222 E Main Plz, San Antonio, TX

About Jean

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 95%

37 years | 3,000 cases

95%
Criminal Defense 5%

criminal

37 years | 200 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jean S. Brown

222 E Main Plz, San Antonio, TX, 78205-2717

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Jean Seaton Brown's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Return clients | May 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

we ALWAYS recommend Jean Brown

Jean and all of her staff are committed to fighting for you and what is best for the children involved. We used her firm for two separate custody cases, winning both. Upon meeting with her originally, I recall a statement she made to us that has always stuck with me. "If you ever ask me to do anythin...g that is not in the best interest of your child, I will fire YOU", she said. Her principles and the way she is committed to her clients is extraordinary. When fighting for your children, you get what you pay for and taking chances with an attorney that is less qualified is a risk you cannot afford. Anytime we have a friend in need of legal representation relating to divorce or custody matters, we ALWAYS recommend Jean Brown.

Posted by Joseph | January 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hire Jean Brown

If you are researching attorneys, stop reading reviews and hire Jean Brown immediately. After being divorced for over seven years I was able to obtain custody of my 14-year-old son thanks to Jean Brown. Changing custody on a child this age is almost unheard of but Jean knew what it would take and ...how to accomplish it. This wasn’t some slam dunk, smoking gun as you might think either. It was a very difficult case for anyone. For years I watched my children being subtlety manipulated against me by my ex-wife and endured many moments of pain and frustration unable to do anything about it. But when the time came that I had enough I hired Jean and she was amazing. I have had the chance to know many attorneys and utilize them for representation and Jean is hands down one of the best. She is charming, charismatic and wonderful to be around. However, her influence and authority is obvious in the court room and any time she is handling your case. She has the knowledge and experience for any issue you are facing. I would not hesitate to recommend Jean to anyone and would not hesitate to hire her again should the need arise.

Posted by Marcos | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Battle Queen

Mrs. Jean Brown, helped me successfully not once but twice in two separate custody battles. In the state of Texas you typically need a smoking gun to get full custody if you're the Father. In my marriage with our 3-children, I had an ex-wife that was on drugs. My ex had taken vitamin supplements and ...came up clean on the drug tests. My ex also had one that of the best defense attorney's in town. By mere wording in the discoveries and law suit, my ex conceded and relinquished custody and now has to pay me child support. In my second custody suit my son's Mom was a 1st year law student at St. Mary's and getting custody seemed like a futile effort. Mrs. Brown was able to dissect and expose the serious psychological character flaws that my ex had. On the surface my ex seemed like Miss American Pie, wholesome and innocent looking Mom. Again, Mrs. Brown was able to settle the custody suit, this time in mediation. Again, I got full custody of my fourth child and now that ex has to also pay me child support. I highly recommend Jean Brown to anyone that is going through a custody battle. She has a warm and pleasant personality and she encourages reconciliation when possible. Mrs. Brown displays tremendous charisma in the courtroom and with the Judge. In addition, her husband Alan Brown is known for being one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state of Texas. This adds weight, with respect from her peers in the legal judicial community knowing their a intimidating attorney power couple to reckon with! Sincerely Grateful, Marcos Bayona

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top Rated Lawyer for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Best Family Lawyer, Scene Magazine

2019

Excellence in Family Law and Divorce, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

10 Best Attorneys Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Jean Brown Law

Associations

1990 - 2020

State Bar of Texas, Bexar County Bar Association, Bexar County Family Law Association, Bexar County Criminal Law Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Interest of B.D.D

Won joint managing conservator with a 50-50 time split for Mom. Won school based on Mom's residence

State of Texas vs. S.C.R. V.

deferred adjudication for client; no conviction

In the Interest of K.C., A.C, N.C.

Won Sole Managing Conservator for Dad

In the Interest of L.N.B.

Won Sole Managing Conservator for Mom

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Education

1990

St. Mary's University

1990

St. Mary's University Magna Cum Laude

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Speaking Engagements

2019

Women Inspiring Women Luncheon

The common thread I see in every divorce

2016

Bexar County Family Law Luncheon

Trying a Jury Trial Against A Pro Se Litigant

2015

Bexar County Association of Legal Assistants

Helping to Prepare Your Attorney

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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