Judith Ann Leecraft

Judith Ann Leecraft

also known as Judy Leecraft

3.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

812 San Antonio Street Suite 530, Austin, TX

About Judith

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

31 years

30%
Child Support 10%

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Leecraft & Newberry, P.C.

812 San Antonio Street Suite 530, Austin, TX, 78701-2224

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Judith Ann Leecraft's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2012 | Child Custody

Horrible Lawyer, Absolutly your life mistake if you hire her.

She took my retainer and then did NOTHING! ABSOLUTLY NOTHING… One time She showed up at my hearing, and when she could not argue with the other attorney (of course because she never prepared for the case) she simply went back to her office and charged me for that hearing. I lost custody of my childre...n because of her lack of attention to my case. She never read emails. Lot of mistakes. Documents always contained many inaccuracies. I had a hearing for which her lawyers would not even meet with me until the night before. They drag my case out for almost 2 years when it should have been done in less than 3 months! Each time I can get a hold of someone to talk about my case, it’s a different attorney! She can’t even keep her office or other attorneys in her office organized! She is money HUNGRY. I recommend this lawyer to people who wish to loose their case. Are you? Whenever i mention her name to other lawyers, they all either laugh or roll their eyes. She a horrible lawyer and would only recommend her to people i want to see lose a case! Please you have many other choices…do not do the mistake I have done…specially if you fighting a custody.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Leecraft and Associates are sloppy and unprofessional!

Most documents generated on my behalf by firm had serious errors: incorrect litigant's name on filed court documents; incorrect names and addresses on affidavits requiring notaries; incorrect county; misinformation by assoc attorney re: firm policy; informed I'd be charged extra to review documents b.../4 filing; incorrect billing invoice.

Posted by Lori | January 02, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY, EXCELLENT FIRM

I hired Judy for my divorce in 2002. I was successfully divorced in a matter of months. Unfortunately, I had some serious consequences from the marriage which I found out later regarding sexual abuse of my children by my ex, and I hired a series of other lawyers in Austin to litigate a modification.... After over $200,000 in lawyers' fees and a terrible outcome for me and for my children, I went back to Judy. I was sorry I hadn't hired her again for the modification in the first place. Judy was great and took my case back. I wanted an "exit strategy" to get rid of the litigation (my case had taken on a life of its own). Judy got to work and finished my case with a GREAT OUTCOME. (We even had fun in the meantime winning each little hearing against an attorney who thought he had my case "in the bag!") I have recommended Judy to all my friends. If you want a lawyer to charge you a fortune, not get you the best outcome, and you want to endure months or years of setting your nerves on edge through endless litigation, hire someone else. If you want the best outcome, want to work with a person who understands you and the challenges of litigation, and who listens to you, HIRE JUDY.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2010 | Child Custody

Made things worse

This attorney took my retainer and then did NOTHING! She even forgot to show up at my hearing. I lost custody of my children because of her lack of attention to my case. I hired a new attorney and regained custody of my children within weeks. I was never really given the impression that I was imp...ortant by the staff in this office. I certainly received a lot of aggro feedback from them, though, when I asked why this or that didn't get done.

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Judith Ann Leecraft's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Londergan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Judy is an excellent attorney. She cares about her clients and zealously advocates for them in order to protect their interests. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Victoria Broussard

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Judy is a conscientious attorney who is not only advocating for her client's rights, but also focuses on the needs of the children caught in the middle of custody battles. She is thoughtful, balanced, and has a terrific outlook on this very demanding profession."

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Jennifer Caras

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Judy has a huge heart which is evident from her work. She is personable and relates well to each and every client. Her many years of practice have given her the experience and knowledge about family law that is somewhat rare in the Austin area."

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Gregory Monroe

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had a client who needed child-custody help immediately, and Judy's firm jumped on the issue and successfully fixed the situation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1996 - Present

, Law Office of Judy A. Leecraft & Associates, P.C.

Associations

2003 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2003 - Present

Board of Advocates

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar Family Law Foundation

Lifetime Member

1998 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

College of the State Bar

Member

1997 - Present

Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1996 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Waite v. Waite

Appellate Court held for Petitioner.

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Education

1996

St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Texas at Austin

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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