Jaclyn Yvonne Roberson

Jaclyn Yvonne Roberson

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

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

4230 Gardendale St., Suite 502, San Antonio, TX

About Jaclyn

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Divorce, child support, child custody, paternity, SAPCR, child abuse, grandparent access, name changes, adoptions, child advocacy, child abuse and neglect, attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, amicus attorney, mediation, alternative dispute resolution

23 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce, child support, child custody, paternity, SAPCR, grandparent access, name changes, adoptions, child advocacy, child abuse and neglect, attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, amicus attorney, mediation, alternative dispute resolution

23 years

25%
Adoption 20%

Texas and interstate adoptions. We handle private adoptions as well as adoptions of foster children in the care of Child Protective Services

20 years

20%
Mediation 20%

family law

15 years

20%
Estate Planning 10%

wills and estate planning to protect you when you need help the most.

23 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Roberson Duran Law, PLLC

4230 Gardendale St., Suite 502, San Antonio, TX, 78229

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Jaclyn Yvonne Roberson's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Christina | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Life Changing Attorney

After many years of hoping to begin a stepparent adoption of our son, speaking with this law firm gave us the confidence to move forward. Today we have successfully finalized the adoption and can happily say our lives are forever changed. Ms. Roberson personalized the court hearing and even included ...our son so he felt important and a part of the court hearing. Everyone at the firm is very kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. The staff is very responsive, professional, and considerate. I highly recommend this firm and Ms. Roberso. We are forever grateful for them helping us complete our family.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2020 | Wills & Living Wills

Good work!

Ms. Roberson helped me with my will. It was a complicated matter due to the details of my estate. We met several times and she always took the time to explain my options to me. She was very helpful and respectful of my wishes. I will be using her again when it comes to updating my will in the future....

Jaclyn Roberson

Replied last February 24, 2020

Estate planning can be complex and highly sensitive. We take the time to ensure we are protecting our client's assets. Thank you for putting your faith in us.

Posted by Juanita | February 24, 2020 | Adoption

An Excellent Attorney

Jaclyn Roberson was the attorney for the adoption of several of my children. I found her to be very knowledgeable of the facts concerning adoption and of the Texas foster care system. As first time adoptive parents, Ms. Roberson was always responsive to our questions and her advice helped us to man...oeuver a system that was foreign to us. She listened to our concerns, provided professional advice and had a heart for children like I had never experienced before in an attoney or a professional of any kind. She was forthcoming with the information regarding the childrens needs and helped us identify the services that could meet those needs. She also assisted us in acquiring the necessary paperwork to ensure that their future medical and educational needs and/or services were met. Our experience was such a positive one that we have referred numerous individuals to her for legal representation, advice and services. She is always friendly, open and trustworthy. She has never divulged any information outside the confines of her legal arena and I trust her completely. It is without any reservation that we recommend Attorney Jaclyn Roberson for leval services and professional advice. She is truly an excellent attorney.

Jaclyn Roberson

Replied last February 24, 2020

This is by far one of my most memorable cases. I met a wonderful family and I'm so thankful this case brought us together.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Disappointing at best!

I have considered not submitting my poor experience with Jaclyn and her team. But, i hope this saves others the money, time, and loss of hope for our youth. I added youth because one involved in this legal issue lost his because of the sad and "not responsible" perspective of Jaclyn. The comment "G...ive me the particulars of your case" was a question that i gasped at. Her response was that she doesn't know all of the details of every case. Ok, my advice is to take 30 minutes before you consult with me so that you are not relying on my memory to "remind" you. Numerous important dates were missed and if it were not for me constantly following up with Jaclyn, they may have gone missed. I recall when she admitted the date timeline had passed weeks prior. I was confused because I didn't understand the reason "the last date for a response" was weeks before. I was not thrilled when a follow up phone call was agreed upon by Jaclyn and none was set up. When i forced a call three and half weeks later I was the only person who viewed the long overdue conversation "late". When statements were made about this form or that form would be submitted, it was not true. I received a follow up call the following week to see if they had the information correct on the form i submitted upon hire. I was confused again. And when Jaclyn admits that "you are not happy with anything we do", she was correct. In fact i am still waiting for a synopsis or statement on what got legally accomplished, after requesting it three times. Now they simply ignore me and try to make me silent. Well, i am still waiting for the statement on what was legally accomplished, NOT what paper work was submitted. The two are very different. NOW.. if she were to open up a billing office... she is an ACE! They all are very aware of who is talking to you, how long, on what day, and how much they will charge you. That they do at an impressive level! That might be their calling, because it is not family law. A minor involved in this sad "legal waiting" scenario was losing hope, and the only one pushing the process along was my followups with Jaclyn and her team. Lastly, wow...what a bill. I paid more for this disappointing experience that what i paid for my first case.. and for what? I don't know because i still wait for the unanswered email request to be recognized and answered. So, don't waste your time, energy, or money. In addition, don't waste your hope... as i did.

Jaclyn Roberson

Replied last February 24, 2020

The information provided in this review is not indicative of the level of service we provide to our clients. My partner and I have collectively more than 30 years' experience serving the families of Bexar and surrounding counties. In that time, we have represented thousands of parents and children seeking to protect and preserve their families. We do that by communicating with our clients frequently, not missing any court dates or response deadlines and by putting the client first. I am often invited to speak at seminars and participate in interviews and podcasts to share my perspective on the important work of a family law attorney. I love what I do and we are happiest and most fulfilled seeing the joy on our clients' faces when we deliver them from a bad situation and help them into a good one.

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Pete Singh

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Roberson is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Faith Mitton

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kendra Parris

Adoption lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse Ms. Roberson. She is very knowledgeable about the adoption process and clearly cares deeply about her clients."

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Grisel Morales

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent attorney and an asset to the legal community."

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Estate planning lawyer | Feb 14

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"Excellent estate planning attorney, I endorse this lawyer."

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Chigozie Odediran

Adoption lawyer | Jan 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Her vast experience and compassion is matchless!"

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Andrew Tolchin

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Jaclyn Roberson."

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Tamu Floyd

Family lawyer | Apr 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. Jaclyn is a compassionate attorney who advocates zealously on behalf of her clients - her excellence shines through on paper and in the courtroom."

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Diarra Porter

Family lawyer | Mar 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Child abuse lawyer | Nov 15

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Best Lawyers in San Antonio, Family Law, S.A. Scene Magazine

2012

Best Lawyers of 2012, Civil Litigation Defense, S.A. Scene Magazine

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Jaclyn Y. Roberson, PLLC

2008 - 2011

Assistant District Attorney, Bexar County District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Law Office of Jaclyn Y. Roberson, PLLC

2003 - 2006

Staff Attorney/Intern Coordinator, San Antonio Community Law Center

Associations

2012 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

2011 - Present

Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center

Volunteer Mediator

2011 - Present

Alamo Area Mediators Association

2003 - Present

San Antonio Black Lawyers Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Interstate Kidnapping

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Education

2003

Tulane University

2000

University of Texas

Bachelor of Journalism

Speaking Engagements

2015

Minefields IV: Avoiding Explosions as a Criminal and Civil Attorney in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

Mediation in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

2013

San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Nuts and Bolts Training

My Legal Pad Can Do More Than Your Legal Pad: 16 Apps To Make Your iPad Work For You

2013

Minefields II: Avoiding Explosions as a Criminal and Civil Attorney in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

My Legal Pad Can Do More Than Your Legal Pad: 16 Apps To Make Your iPad Work For You

2011

Everything You Need to Know About Children's Court Mediations

Panel Discussion

2010

SABLA Monthly CLE Luncheon

What Is Children's Court?

2010

Nuts and Bolts - Bexar County Children's Court

Panel Discussion

2009

Texas Minority Attorney Program

Panel Discussion

2007

UT Camp College

Panel Discussion

2007

Child Protection Court of South Texas Second Annual Ad Litem Training Seminar

Formation of Rural Children's Court Association

Languages

English

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