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Crista Marichalar
also known as Crista Marichalar Branch
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Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
Family
35%
24 years
Child Custody
25%
24 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
24 years
Adoption
10%
24 years
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Branch Law Firm
549 Heimer Rd, STE 200, San Antonio, TX, 78232
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Posted by Selina | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Extremely Knowledgeable and Honest
I hired Crista late in my child custody case, and she has had to clean up a mess that was created by my previous attorney and myself. She has been honest about things since the beginning by telling me upfront what may or may not work. She knows how to cover all bases when things arise in order to g...
Posted by Kimberly | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Most trusted and competent Attorney I have ever dealt with
I have known Crista since college. She was focused and devoted to studying law and becoming a moral and legal expert. She has handled my divorce with great decorum, and made a difficult time much easier for me. Since then she also has handled my grandparents estate which was much more complicated tha...
Crista Marichalar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I happily endorse Ms. Branch. She is a pillar of the legal community, having presented at numerous seminars. I would easily trust any of my family in her hands."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Crista is a dedicated professional, passionate about helping her clients achieve their results they need."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
San Antonio's Best Family Lawyers, Scene in San Antonio Magazine
2009
San Antonio's Best Family Lawyers, San Antonio Scene Magazine
2007
San Antonio's Best Family Lawyers, Scene in SA Magazine
2006
San Antonio's Best Family Lawyers, Scene in SA Magazine
2005
San Antonio's Best Family Lawyers, Scene in San Antonio Magazine
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Crista Marichalar, P.C.
2002 - 2004
Associate, Law Offices of Clyde McCorkmick
1998 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Curney, Garcia, and Farmer
1997 - 1998
Associate, Dale & Klein, LLP
Associations
2011 - Present
Texas Family Law FoundationLifetime Member
2002 - Present
Texas Family Law Section
2002 - Present
San Antonio Family Lawyers AssociationSecretary
1998 - Present
State Bar of Texas
1998 - Present
San Antonio Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Grandparent Custody
Grandparents maintained custody of their grandchildren
Education
1997
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
1994
Incarnate Word College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
San Antonio Family Law Section Luncheon
Mediated Settlement Agreements and Informal Settlement Conferences
2014
MINEFIELDS: AVOIDING EXPLOSIONS AS A CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ATTORNEY IN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES
Flashlight Needed: Get My Discovery
2013
Extreme Family Law Makeover
Case Law Update
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am trying to adopt a child my son has a felony drug case will that affect me trying to adopt?
08 Jun 2021
Q&A
What should I do if my ex is not following a particular clause on a visitation schedule?
22 Mar 2021
Q&A
What is a trial on the merits?
06 Apr 2015