Kristine Padrique Brown
also known as Kristine Brown
About Kristine
Biography
Proactive, thorough, and trustworthy. That's the kind of attorney I strive to be.
I became an attorney because I enjoy helping others in difficult situations who are also willing to help themselves. I welcome challenges and plan diligently to face them, even when the odds are against me (or so it seems). Before attending law school, I held a variety of administrative support jobs, both within and outside the legal field. I also worked as a freelance writer and provided content for law offices, medical practices, restaurants, and other establishments throughout Texas. Not only do my experiences make me well-rounded, but they also contribute to a more integrative, creative approach to problem solving.
Let's establish a game plan and work together toward favorable results. I look forward to hearing from you.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 3 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2022
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Location
The Law Office of Kristine Padrique Brown, PLLC
P.O. Box 1255, San Antonio, TX, 78295
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Kristine Padrique Brown's Reviews
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33 Client Reviews
Showing 26 - 30 of 33 reviews
Posted by chelsea | December 10, 2022
highly recommend
She helped me figure out exactly what i needed to do and quick to respond. would highly recommend
Kristine Brown
Replied last December 10, 2022Hi Chelsea! I'm glad I was able to answer your questions. Good luck with everything!
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2022 | Asylum
Very Emphatic, Caring, ready to help and proffesional
I consulted with Kristine for a question concerning my asylum case and she gave me quick replies, answered my questions clearly and with details, very politely and she provided me with stats that could help me understand my situation more clearly. I'm very thankful and would definitely recommend her...
Kristine Brown
Replied last December 10, 2022Hi there! Thank you for reaching out. I’m glad the information I provided was helpful to you, and I wish you the best!
Posted by Joseph | December 04, 2022 | Discrimination
Very Descriptive, I like it.
She four shadowed what the other company can say or do if we did file a law suite against them. She also gave me information on what I can file the law suit for. But I’m still going to ask one more person to see if we should file a law suit for discrimination as they were only targeting us unfortunat...
Kristine Brown
Replied last December 04, 2022Thank you for your positive review, Joseph. I encourage you to consult other attorneys to see if they have a different opinion and other suggestions. It's always best to speak with an attorney face-to-face, in a more private setting, to discuss certain incidents in greater detail. I'm glad to hear my feedback was helpful and provided some points for you to consider. I always try to give more than just a "yes" or "no" answer, with explanations that apply to your actual situation. Good luck!
Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Thorough, knowledgable and detailed in criminal/immigration matters
I find Kristine to be very knowledgable, detailed and thorough in matters crossing both criminal and immigration (crimmigration). She took care of the very minute details and explained in a way understandable in a simple language and at the same time taking legal every legal aspect in to the consider...
Kristine Brown
Replied last November 24, 2022You are too kind. Thank you for trusting me with your questions and concerns. I wish you the best moving forward.
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2022
Anonymous
I highly recommend this lawyer! She is very helpful, and knowledgeable. Cares about clients.
Kristine Brown
Replied last November 22, 2022Thank you for your kind review! I'm glad I could be of assistance!
Kristine Padrique Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Kristine Padrique Brown is a skilled immigration lawyer, proficient in navigating the complexities of immigration law to secure positive outcomes for her clients."
"I had the pleasure of attending Baylor Law School alongside Kristine. She has always been refreshingly straightforward and doesn’t shy away from defending her client’s position. She’s organized, intelligent, and calm under pressure. If you’re looking for a zealous advocate who will tell it like it is, Kristine is among the best."
"Attorney Kristine Padrique Brown is a knowledgeable, proactive, and trustworthy lawyer. Her professional demeanor and personable attitude have led to excellent client feedback and results. For the foregoing reasons, I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kristine Padrique Brown provides a much-needed service on Avvo and donates time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."
"I contend that Ms. Brown is a "go to" immigration attorney, especially if you need legal assistance in person in Texas. I personally was looking for an attorney in Texas one time and contacted Ms. Brown to see if she could help. Ms. Brown responded to me very quickly in a professional, friendly and helpful manner, which confirmed that I contacted the right attorney. Aside from this episode, I have been always enjoying reading Ms. Brown's answers and comments in our immigration community, which, I am sure that askers and other attorneys are also benefitting from. I strongly endorse Ms. Brown."
"While Ms. Brown seems to be new to Avvo I have already read many of her answers over many practice areas. Her answers and advice to the questions have been thoughtful and tailored to the question asked. I would say that "she knows her stuff." I endorse this lawyer."
"Although fairly new to Avvo it is immediately clear that the answers of Ms. Brown are full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kristine Brown is smart and gives very good detailed advice on Family Law matters on AVVO."
"I endorse attorney Brown for her solid understanding of immigration laws, helpful guidance she provides to public at this forum, and dedication to her clients."
"I endorse attorney Brown. Her answers at the avvo forum show that she is a competent and caring attorney."
"I endorse Ms. Padrique Brown as an immigration lawyer. It is always refreshing to read her case assessments, counsel and contribution to immigration law. The details are always there for clarification, and exhibit a high level of understanding of the technical and complex nature of immigration law. It is easy for anyone to conclude she has a tremendous experience practicing immigration law. There is no doubt that the clients she helps get the best legal services to address their questions, issues, and concerns. It is without any reservation that I recommend Ms. Padrique Brown to everyone seeking immigration law assistance to contact her in Texas for the effective professional representation."
Family lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Internet lawyer
Business lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
Clients' Choice, Avvo
2023
Top Contributor, Avvo
2022
Public Interest Fellow, Baylor University School of Law
2022
Top Contributor, Avvo
2021
Octofinalist, Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Law Moot Court Competition (Brooklyn Law School)
2020
Semifinalist and 2nd Best Speaker, Dawson & Sodd, LLP Moot Court Competition (Baylor University School of Law)
2020
Pro Bono Award, Lone Star Legal Aid
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Attorney (Criminal Defense), The Law Office of Kristine Padrique Brown, PLLC
2022 - 2023
Staff Attorney (Immigration), Refugee & Immigrant Center for Education & Legal Services (RAICES)
2022 - 2022
Pre-bar Fellow (Immigration), Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)
2021 - 2022
Legal Intern/Legal Assistant (Immigration), Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)
2021 - 2021
Legal Intern (Criminal Defense), Dallas County Public Defender's Office
2021 - 2021
Legal Intern (Criminal Prosecution), Comal County Criminal District Attorney's Office
2020 - 2020
Judicial Intern (Child Support), Title IV-D Court, No. 17
2018 - 2019
Development Services Specialist, City of San Antonio - Development Services Department
2017 - 2021
Contract Paralegal (Family and Criminal Defense), Various Law Offices
2015 - 2016
Child Support Officer, Texas Office Of The Attorney General
2014 - 2020
Freelance Writer & Editor, LiteWrite (Self-employed)
2013 - 2015
Research Associate, Voices for Children of San Antonio
Associations
2023 - Present
Texas Bar CollegeMember
2023 - Present
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2023 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law SectionMember
2022 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice SectionMember
2022 - 2023
ASISTA Immigration AssistanceMember
2020 - 2022
Baylor Barrister SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
All charges dropped (Two Counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and One Count of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact)
Not Guilty (Two Counts of Sexual Assault)
Case dismissed (Aggravated Robbery)
Case dropped before indictment (Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon)
Cases rejected as State decided not to present them to a grand jury for indictment (Sexual Assault and Attempted Sexual Assault)
Case dropped before indictment (Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle)
Denial reversed and naturalization application (N-400) was approved.
Case dismissed 12 days after arrest (Assault Bodily Injury - Married/Cohab)
Both cases dropped before indictment due to insufficient evidence (Violation of Bond/Protective Order by Assault and Assault - Family Member - Second Offense)
Protective order application nonsuited (dropped) by State 1 month after filing date.
Protective order application nonsuited (dropped) by State 20 days after filing date.
Unearned legal fees refunded by attorney to former client 6 days after mediation session.
Cases dismissed 1 month after arrest for Assault Bodily Injury - Married/Cohab and Interference with Emergency Request for Assistance. Language barrier and inadequate translation tools created misunderstandings between police, client, and his partner.
Not Guilty - ***EXPUNGED***
Name change and additional findings granted in final divorce decree (under exception in Section 45.103(b)(2) of the Texas Family Code regarding criminal history). Prior Petition for Name Change denied on basis that client did not meet legal requirements.
Lifetime protective order granted where applicant was harassed and stalked by former partner, who violated standard protective orders issued in the past. Presented case in court as supervised intern at Comal County Criminal District Attorney's Office.
Education
2022
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
BA - Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Psychology)
Publications
2023
2014
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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23 Mar 2024
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17 Mar 2024