Judith Ann Leecraft

Went to her in basically emergency mode and yet she took forever. Then suddenly says out of retainer money and must have another $10 grand to finish or will withdraw -- this happened a couple of times always at a crucial stage. She did not get final papers signed in court -- need more $ -- finally w...ent to another attorney who finalized in one meeting. Wish we had started with him. Judy will also charge you for copying your original docs for her office files before giving them back to you -- several boxes in our case. She charges you if you to call to ask status when you have not heard from her even if status is unchanged. Basically you should plan to take out a very large loan and be prepared to spend a couple of years if you hire her. Since she never finished ours, not sure if you'll ever get done.

Ms. Leecraft welcomed me as a client and made me feel at ease from day one of our journey. She was straight-forward and told me it was not easy but assured me that I had a solid case. Her truthfulness made me feel that I had chosen the right person to enter into a relationship with me and my family.... Ms. Leecraft was extremely supportive and helped me understand the legal process -step by step without missing a beat. And ultimately, she resolved my case and I will forever be grateful.

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.

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.