Linda J. Stanley

Linda J. Stanley

also known as Linda Stanley, PLLC

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 41 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Adoption

4408 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX

About Linda

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Representing persons in divorces and post divorce issues. Uncontested divorces. Collaborative Law divorces. Litigation.

36 years

70%
Child Custody 25%

Although it is our preference to reach agreements by cooperation or within the Collaborative Law setting, we have considerable experience litigating initial custody disputes and modifications.

36 years

25%
Adoption 5%

Proficient in handling step-parent or adoptions by other relatives.

36 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 41 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1984

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Linda Stanley, PLLC

4408 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78759

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Linda J. Stanley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Meg | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Kind, Compassionate, but FIRM!

My lawyer handled our child custody and child support disputes with no drama! She is direct, and she did a great job of walking me through all of the options we had for moving forward with the case. When my ex pushed to have direct contact with me she stood up for me and was firm. She really liste...ns, and she does what is best for the kids. She is kind and compassionate, but she can be tough when it is called for. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Josh Swanson | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Couldn't have asked for a better advocate!

Obviously no one wants to go thru a divorce but if you do, you will want Linda on your side. She is caring, compassionate and won't back down from a fight. Linda is not one to tell you just what you want to hear, but she will always help you make the best decision for you and your case given the si...tuation. One thing I appreciated most, was that my kids were considered in every decision we made about how we would proceed. She knew how important that was for me and therefore it was important for her. I felt lucky to have Linda on my side during a very difficult time!

Posted by John | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

GREAT work!

Linda assisted me in gaining custody of my son. She is very responsive and dedicated to the clients she serves. Being a man in Texas makes it difficult to gain custody of a child. Linda put together an excellent case and we were able to get custody. I would highly recommend Linda to anyone who ha...s a custody issue. THANKS LINDA!

Posted by Tracy | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great experience during stressful time

As anyone dealing with divorce and custody issues knows, this can be an incredibly stressful time. Linda's calm demeanor really helped settle me during the process. She kept me informed about each step along the way, as well as counseled me through it. She used her years of experience to make recomm...endations saying, "I can't tell you what to do, but ..." It was empowering to have her expertise in my corner. Because my ex-husband is not an easy man to deal with, we had to go back multiple times. I made the mistake (due to financial struggles) of using a friend rather than retaining Linda's services for one of our court battles. It ended terribly! Thankfully, I was able to hire Linda to come back in and fix what my "friend" had done. She was able to reach a settlement with my difficult ex-husband out of court - which ended up saving me money! Overall, my experience with Linda has been awesome. Although, I hope to not need her services again, if I do, I will not hesitate to call her.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2012 | Child Custody

GREAT FAMILY ATTORNEY

Linda Stanley did a great job. She always communicated and kept me informed. I was involved with a very difficult family court matter. This went on for years, and she was motivated throughout the years to continue to advocate for me and my children She was always prepared when we went to court. ...She is a great mediator, but she does extremely well in the court room. I will always be great full for everything she did for us.

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Family lawyer | Jul 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. Linda is an extremely experienced divorce and custody attorney. She practices with both passion and integrity. She is also kind and approachable and I imagine is very good with her clients, who are undoubtedly stressed out and at a fragile time in their lives. I have had several collaborative cases with Linda. She is wise, compassionate and a pleasure to work with. I have also had litigated cases with Linda and she is professional and highly effective in the courtroom, while still being herself. With many lawyers, the person you see in the courtroom does not seem to resemble the one you see at mediation or in the office or at a social situation. Linda is consistent and Im honored to have her as a friend and a colleague. I would send a family member to her without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Lawyer, Linda Stanley, PLLC

1991 - 1999

Partner, Tomlinson & Stanley, PLLC

1984 - 1991

Lawyer- Jr. Shareholer, Johnson & Gibbs, PC

Associations

2004 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Member

2004 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2004 - Present

Travis County Family Law Advocates

Member

1996 - Present

Fifth Circuit District Court

Federal Court

1995 - Present

Travis County Women Lawyers Association

Member

1986 - Present

Federal Court- Easrtern District of Texas

US Federal Court

1986 - Present

US Federal Court- Southern District

Travis County Bar Association

Member

Central Texas Collaborative Law Family Practice Group

Member

2002 - 2002

Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1987 - 1994

College of the State Bar of Texas / Family Law & ADR Sections

Member

Education

1984

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2002

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association

Guest Speaker - Panel Discussion: The Parents Perspective

2001

State Bar of Texas, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Panel Discussion - Mediating and Arbitrating Employment Lawsuits

2001

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association

Playing the role of parents attorney - training CASA volunteers

2000

University of Texas Domestic Violence Seminar

Representing Parents in Child Protective Services Cases

2000

University of Houston School of Law CLE- Advanced Discovery Seminar

“Preparing a Witness for Deposition”

2000

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association

Guest Speaker - Panel Discussion: The Parents Perspective

2000

Half Moon Inc.- Family Law for Paralegals Seminar

Working with Divorce Clients and Opposing Counsel

2000

Children and Parents in Child Protective Services Cases

“Representing Parents”

Languages

English

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