$ 350-400 per hour
Judith Ann Leecraft
also known as Judy Leecraft
About Judith
Biography
Judy is Board Certified in Family Law and specializes in divorce, child custody, grandparents' rights, modifications of child custody, interstate child custody, and changes in geographical restrictions or "move away" cases. Judy is equally talented at the negotiating table as well as in the courtroom. A natural litigator, Judy is aggressive as well as assertive, while at the same time is able to negotiate effectively in cases which are more collaborative, or where an agreement can be reached.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
31 years
Child Custody
30%
31 years
Child Support
10%
31 years
Domestic Violence
10%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Leecraft & Newberry, P.C.
812 San Antonio Street Suite 530, Austin, TX, 78701-2224
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Case Results (17)
Advocacy (15)
Professionalism (13)
Recommendation (12)
Cost of Services (9)
Trustworthiness (9)
Practice Area Knowledge (8)
Responsiveness (7)
Character & Conduct (6)
Compassion (5)
General Knowledge (5)
Communication Style (3)
Staff & Support (3)
Free Consultations (1)
Punctuality (1)
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality
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...
Judith Ann Leecraft's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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
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 SpecialistsMember
2003 - Present
Board of AdvocatesMember
2000 - Present
State Bar Family Law FoundationLifetime Member
1998 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
College of the State BarMember
1997 - Present
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of TexasMember
1996 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Waite v. Waite
Appellate Court held for Petitioner.
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Issues with Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and a court order
14 Dec 2012
Q&A
Can I still receive child support for my son if he goes to job corps?
13 May 2009
Q&A
I am a non custidal dad, if my son goes to job corps do i still pay child support even though he lives at job corps/
15 Jul 2009