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Crista Marichalar

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  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed for 21 years
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Crista Marichalar
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About Crista

Crista M. Branch is a compassionate, passionate and experienced family lawyer.

With more than 21 years of legal experience, attorney Crista M. Branch has the necessary litigation, mediation and negotiation skills to help you overcome issues concerning custody, paternity and termination, child protective service cases, estate planning, probate, and adoption cases. We honestly and precisely communicate with our clients about the pros and cons of their case, and we guide them through their options to help them make the decisions that optimize their chances for success. 

Practicing civil litigation since 1998 and family law since 2002, Ms. Branch established her firm in 2004 to focus on family law. Your family is important to you, as it is to us, which is why we personally help you through disputes with sensitivity, speed and assurance.  Branch Law Firm has 3 attorneys and a full staff to help with all aspects of a case. 

With recognitions from respected rankings and publications such as Scene in San Antonio Magazine's "San Antonio Best Lawyers In Family Law" and Texas Monthly Magazine's "Texas Rising Star", you can have confidence that from start to finish a seasoned attorney is working hard on your case. 

Practice areas

OtherAdoptionChild custodyDivorce and separationFamily
  1. Family: 35%

    I handle all types of family law cases, including divorces, child support, custody, termination of parental rights, adoptions (private and CPS), CPS representation for parents and grandparents, modifications and pre marital agreements.

    17 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 25%

    I handle all types of divorce cases, with and without children.

    17 years

  3. Child custody: 25%

    Child custody and modification is a major focus in our practice. WE have handled hundreds of trials in front of judges, mediation and are experienced in jury trials.

    17 years

  4. Adoption: 10%

    WE handle parental right terminations and private adoptions as well as CPS adoptions.

    17 years

  1. Wills and living wills: 5%

    17 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

549 Heimer Rd, STE 200
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Branch Law Firm

549 Heimer Rd, STE 200
San Antonio, TX, 78232

Office (210) 229-2088
Fax (210) 405-0219

Website

http://www.branchfamilylaw.com/

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199807/18/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Texas Rising StarTexas Monthly Magazine2012
San Antonio's Best Family LawyersScene in San Antonio Magazine2010
San Antonio's Best Family LawyersSan Antonio Scene Magazine2009
San Antonio's Best Family LawyersScene in SA Magazine2007
San Antonio's Best Family LawyersScene in SA Magazine2006
San Antonio's Best Family LawyersScene in San Antonio Magazine2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyCrista Marichalar, P.C.2004 - Present
AssociateLaw Offices of Clyde McCorkmick2002 - 2004
Associate AttorneyCurney, Garcia, and Farmer1998 - 2002
AssociateDale & Klein, LLP1997 - 1998
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Texas Family Law FoundationLifetime Member2011 - Present
Texas Family Law SectionN/A2002 - Present
San Antonio Family Lawyers AssociationSecretary2002 - Present
State Bar of TexasN/A1998 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationN/A1998 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of LawN/A1997
Incarnate Word CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1994
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
San Antonio Family Law Section LuncheonMediated Settlement Agreements and Informal Settlement Conferences2015
MINEFIELDS: AVOIDING EXPLOSIONS AS A CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ATTORNEY IN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASESFlashlight Needed: Get My Discovery2014
Extreme Family Law MakeoverCase Law Update2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Grandparent CustodyGrandparents maintained custody of their grandchildren

Reviews

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5 Star
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Review Crista Marichalar

Forever Grateful

Posted by Carrie Wed Mar 07 2018

I am forever grateful for how quickly and professionally Ms.Branch handled my case. Mine was not an easy one. Lots of things came up surrounding my case that required her immediate assistance and she was there. She handed it. No sweat. And the end results of that were glorious! So many prayers answered and she was a big part of that! No nonsense and was always honest with me about what can and cannot be done. My family and I are whole again. Thanks to her. I recommend her to women with nasty custody suits. I hope she can help them experience the same tears of joy and wave of relief that I did. A long time coming.
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Highly Recommend!

Posted by anonymousThu Oct 20 2016

Crista Marichalar was hired by recommendation. She was chosen for her excellent service and credentials in her field of study. She listened to my concerns. She was very professional, respectful, and discreet. Ultimately, she was successful. I highly recommend Crista Marichalar for your legal needs!
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Laura Duran, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 20, 2016
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I have know Ms Branch for several years and admire her hard work and knowledge in her field. She is very well respected in the community.

Jo-Anna Nieves, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Crista takes the time to listen to her clients and dig deep into their needs. She is a solid attorney who knows what it means to work hard.

Jaime Topham, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 17, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Crista is a dedicated professional, passionate about helping her clients achieve their results they need.

Eric Toscano, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 25, 2016
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Crista is a passionate and dedicated advocate. In addition to being an exceptional lawyer, she is also a savvy entrepreneur committed to ensuring her clients have the best possible experience. Highly recommended.

Courtney Miller, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Dec 22, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Alfredo Lozano, Immigration Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
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I've known Crista for about 4 years, and when she speaks about her profession, you hear passion - a passion to help her clients. A true advocate for her clients. I endorse this attorney.

Tracie Wright-Reneau, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Esparza, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Crista since 1999 and she has always been the consummate professional who does right by her clients. She is an excellent trial lawyer and clients referred to her all sing her praises on the handling of their cases.

Marc Pederson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Crista for about 6 years. She is a knowledgeable, professional, and zealous advocate for her clients, and a credit to the legal community. I am proud, therefore, to enthusiastically endorse Crista.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 26, 2011
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