Sara Ruth Spector

Sara Ruth Spector

3.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Midland, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Abuse, Divorce & Separation

602 N Baird Street, Suite 211, Midland, TX

About Sara

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Former local Hondo and Uvalde felony prosecutor.

23 years | 200 cases

60%
Child Custody 20%

30 years | 80 cases

20%
Child Abuse 15%

Defend people accused of child abuse in criminal and cps cases.

30 years | 80 cases

15%
Divorce and Separation 5%

Received highest grade in this subject at University of Texas Law School.

18 years | 20 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 36 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1989

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Sara Ruth Spector

602 N Baird Street, Suite 211, Midland, TX, 78861-1752

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Sara Ruth Spector's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Skylar | May 17, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

This Lady Stinks

This lady is on social media lying about people and using her platform and influence to try and get someone fired over a differentiating view of opinion. She has 0 integrity and I would never use or recommend here to anyone ever. If anything she should have her licenses removed and should herself get... the same repercussions she is trying to cast upon another for a different opinion.

Posted by Michael | August 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trial attorney Sara Spectacular

I was very uneducated in how the system works. She helped be there for me and guide me through the steps. We had went all the way to trial. Sara pays close attention to details in the case and events. She can see things others do not see the big picture. She has charisma and charm. It was truly magic...al how she conveys things to the jury. I had been accused wrongly of two felonies. I was acquitted at trial of all charges. highly recommended

Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not reliable!

I've been trying to get in touch with her for months. We paid half of our dues, and haven't the other half because she never answers her phone or is in her office. We still haven't been placed on the list for court, which should have been done 2 months ago! You would think hiring someone and giving t...hem everything you have they would help. Now I'm short on time and money and need to find another lawyer! Not very happy! When something is said, you should follow through. She even stated she would give our money back if she can't go anywhere with this case. Not even possible when she doesn't communicate! I will not recommend her to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dwi reduced to class c misdemeanor

Ms. Spector was my attorney for a dwi. Although they took blood, Ms Spector still managed to get my dwi reduced to a public intoxication, saving me thousands in sur charges!

Posted by Lorina | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sara was my attorney and assisted in getting the case dismissed. She is efficient, thorough, and sympathizes your situation.

Sara was my attorney in a Family court case, and she assisted in getting the case dismissed. After a year which, is usually how long it will takes or even longer, along with my husband's attorney, she assisted in getting the case dismissed. She is efficient, thorough, and sympathizes for you ...and your situation. She would even drive from Hondo all the way to Austin for my court cases. She is also honest, professional, caring, compassionate, and sincere. I thank God for Sara, and all of her help with the nightmare that my family and I went through. I would definitely recommend her! May God bless her and her family!

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Sara Ruth Spector's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Sarabia

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Spector, she has a wide range of knowledge that she brings with her in the courtroom."

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Allen Tanner

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because she is a creative brilliant lawyer who comes up with great ideas on representing people. She knows more law than any attorney I know and is a gift to the legal profession."

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Frank Sandoval

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ms. Spector."

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James Warner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Spector is a thorough, professional, learned and talented trial lawyer."

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Patricia Weaver

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been privileged to get to know Sara both professionally and as a friend. She works very diligently representing both criminal defendants as well as undertaking difficult ad litem assignments. I am very pleased that she has returned to open a Midland office."

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Todd Tkach

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I practice law in a different part of the State from Sara. When I have clients who need legal help in the Midland Odessa area, I always refer them to Sara. I have referred multiple clients to her in the last few years and have always been impressed with the results she achieved."

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Kelly Denson

Unknown lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara is a very experienced attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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James Warner

Family lawyer

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Lionel Castro

Unknown lawyer

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Carmen Samaniego

Elder law lawyer

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Frank Sandoval

Litigation lawyer

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Quiency Brannan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Connie Cornell

Employment and labor lawyer

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Todd Tkach

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Sean Keane-Dawes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patricia Weaver

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Callahan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Housewirth

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Kelly Denson

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Avvo, Best legal answer avvo criminal

2016

Top Ten Female Criminal Defense Attorney in Texas, AIOCLA

1989

Teaching quizmaster, University of Texas Law School

1988

Marital Relations and Divorce Award, University of Texas School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Law Off e of Sara Ruth Spector

2010 - 2013

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney medina County

2006 - 2010

Assistant DA, Ellis County District Attorney's Office

2002 - 2006

Assistant DA, Bastrop District Attorney

Associations

2014 - Present

Hondo Chamber of Commerce

Member

2001 - Present

Federal Western District Of Texas

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2004 - 2007

Casa of Bastrop board of directors

Board member

2002 - 2014

Texas District Attorney's Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dwi 1st

Reduced to public intoxication

Dwi 1st

Dismissed

Possession of paraphernalia

Dismissed

Dwi 3rd

Reduction

State of TX v JA

Reversed original plea of guilty. motion to Revoke dismissed.

Indecency with a child

Not guilty. Case expunged!

Dwi 2nd

Not guilty

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Education

1989

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Texas

Liberal Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Tv interview

Extradition

2016

Fugitives Fugitives

2003

Girl Scouts Bastrop

Dating Violence

Publications

2010

Texas Monthly Mother Heal Thy Self

1997

Prosecutors guide to cps cases Prosecutors guide to prosecuting CPS cases

Languages

English

Activity

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