Personal Experience with Family Law Matters
Some people do not choose careers; they are called into them. Susanne Bonilla Harrold has a legal legacy that spans several decades. A strong tradition of law runs in her family – even her children are studying to become attorneys. She works in Bonilla Plaza, a building that echoes her familial legal history. However, serving the clients of Corpus Christi is much more than the family business. Serving people is her life’s work and she takes pride is solving challenging family law matters of people from all walks of life.
Ms. Bonilla Harrold began practicing family law after going through a divorce and subsequent custody modification. She made it her mission to help families through the rigors of divorce in the best way possible. With every case, she looks for ways to improve the process and minimize the impact on children.
Top-Rated Attorney
Ms. Bonilla Harrold is an AVVO top-rated attorney who has practiced in several areas of law including criminal defense, probate and family law. Licensed since 1988, Ms. Bonilla Harrold has extensive experience with Texas statutes and the Texas Family Code, in particular. She is a dedicated, hands-on advocate with a one-on-one approach to resolving family matters for her clients. She is able to tailor her approach based on the situation, transforming into a formidable courtroom opponent or a skilled negotiator during mediation.
An Attorney with a Heart for Children and Families
If you spend any amount of time speaking with Ms. Bonilla Harrold, you will quickly grasp how passionate she is about protecting the rights of children and guiding families through divorce. She will sit down with you and listen to your story. She will communicate options and give you an idea of what to expect. She will fight for your rights and the rights of your children with unmatched energy and professionalism. With hundreds of favorable results and courtroom wins to her credit, Ms. Bonilla Harrold Harrold is ready to represent you today.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1988 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 10 Attorneys | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Top 10 Attorneys | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Top 10 Attorneys | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Susanne Bonilla Harrold, P.C. | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | Susanne Bonilla, Attorney at Law | 2013 - 2016 |
Attorney | Law Offices of William D. Bonilla, PC | 2002 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Dispute Resolution Services | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association | Credentialed Mediator | 2018 - Present |
Texas Women Lawyers | Member | 2018 - Present |
Texas Association of Mediators | Candidate for Membership | 2017 - Present |
Corpus Christi Bar Association | President | 2016 - 2017 |
Pan American Round Table | Secretary | 2015 - 2017 |
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Corpus Christi Bar Association | President-Elect | 2015 - 2016 |
Corpus Christi Bar Association | Vice President | 2014 - 2015 |
Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association | President | 2013 - 2014 |
Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association | Vice President | 2012 - 2013 |
Corpus Christi Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2011 - 2014 |
Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association | Treasurer | 2011 - 2012 |
Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association | Board Member | 2010 - 2011 |
College of the State Bar of Texas | Director | 2010 - 2015 |
Civil Service Board/Commission | Chairperson | 2010 - 2015 |
Art Museum of South Texas | Board of Trustees | 2008 - 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Texas | N/A | 1988 |
Texas A&M University, College Station | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
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