Michelle Sorokwasz Lanfear

Michelle Sorokwasz Lanfear

3.5
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

1100 NE Loop 410 Ste 510, San Antonio, TX

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce - Marital Property Agreements - complex property division

34 years

50%
Child Custody 40%

complex custody litigation - 7 jury trials

34 years

40%
Criminal Defense 5%

Assault family violence. Family related offenses

5%
Child Support 4%

Office of the Attorney General cases, modification and above guideline support cases

34 years

4%
Appeals 1%

34 years

1%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Lanfear & Associates

1100 NE Loop 410 Ste 510, San Antonio, TX, 78209-1520

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Michelle Sorokwasz Lanfear's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The worst attorney ever...

Michelle Lanfear was referred to me by another attorney. My first impression was that she was aggressive and attentive. Nothing could have been further from the truth. She was never around for anything, highly impatient, and let my ex-wife's attorney run all over her. Her employee was extremely r...ude to me and threatened me on several occasions. Her associate attorneys were great. However, that was the only saving grace in my experience with that firm. Never again!

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

The best lawyer I’ve ever dealt with.

Michelle was an advocate for me from the moment I walked into her office. Although I was angry and impatient she coached me through depositions, hearings and the outcome was 100% what she guaranteed me. I would use her again and highly recommend her. Her staff is attentive and Kurt is knowledgeable... and kept me up to speed.

Posted by Maricella salinas | September 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Review

I would recommend Michelle Landfear. Her team worked very hard and we’re awesome.

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Huge disappointment

Very unprofessional! Michelle seems tough, but in reality she’s just abrasive, even to her own clients. Overpriced for the minimal work they do. I should’ve listened to the reviews in Google. Find a lawyer who actually works for you, not like Michelle, who makes you give in to the opposing counsel. Y...ou’ll have to be your own lawyer just to be able to have a conversation with her. Kurt has to keep her in check, she has no people skills. Don’t be fooled, Kurt seems like he’s on your side, but he’s just as shady as she is. Worst $4,500 I’ve ever spent! I could’ve reached the same results if I went pro se.

Posted by Carlos | December 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Negative Google reviews are accurate

THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS ARE ACCURATE! Overpriced for the minimal work they do. They will wait until 10 minutes before your court hearing to get any information from you. Almost impossible to get ahold of anyone in the office. Michelle’s bark is bigger than her bite. She talks a big game and will tell yo...u that she can beat the opposing lawyer but really just gives in. Save yourself the money and go with another attorney who will actually fight for you and not just collect a paycheck.

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Family lawyer | Nov 26

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Family lawyer | Oct 30

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2015

updated on 07/20/2017

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Michelle’s comment:

“I got an attorney fees judgment for a client in 2010. In 2012 the ex paid the judgment with a check to my office. My office manager deposited the check in my operating account. I resolved all the issues with my client and she withdrew the grievance. However, The State Bar said $900.00 should have gone into trust. The whole matter was resolved with the payment of court costs.”

Honors

2016

Best of 2016 -, SA Scene

2012

Best of 2012, SA Scene

2012

Best of 2012, SA Scene

2011

Best of 2011, SA Scene

2002

Proclamation of Appreiciation, City of Leon Valley

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Lanfear and Asscociates

1999 - 2015

Prosecutor, City of Leon Valley

1996 - 2002

Prosecutor, City of Kirby

Associations

2013 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2013 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

1992 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Family Law Section

1992 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Family Law Section

Education

1992

St. Mary's University School of Law

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

1989

University of Texas, Austin

BS Communications

N/A

Universitdad de Alicante

none

Speaking Engagements

2013

Extreme Family Law Makeover

Difficult Clients

2009

Extreme Family Law Makeover

Professionalism and Ethics

Languages

English

Activity

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