If there is any way to give 100 stars, I would. Anyone who has found themselves in the unfortunate…read moreposition of getting a divorce, do not look any further than Chris Villarreal of McFerrin & Zayed, PLLC. I'm sure I don't speak for myself when saying this, but there's a huge difference between giving up and knowing when you've had enough. The hardest part of the process is knowing it's time to get a divorce. Typically the second hardest is finding the best lawyer to represent you. Chris came highly (and I mean HIGHLY) recommended and I couldn't be happier. From our very first phone call, I knew I had made the right decision. I immediately felt relaxed; as if I was speaking to a best friend. Chris explained the process in such a way that was easy to understand, allowed me to ask questions (even the truly dumb ones), and made me feel at ease. Chris was sympathetic to my situation, built up my confidence, and made sure that any decision made was done so in partnership with his knowledge and advice. I never felt like I was being pushed one way or the other into a decision I wasn't comfortable with; I never EVER felt as if I was just a paycheck to him - I was a person first, and his client second. He was there when I needed reassurance or when I was scared. Jackie was there to answer questions and was swift to reply. I can't say enough about the whole experience. It was bad enough going through a divorce during one of the worst pandemics the country as ever experienced, but to reach the end in a better position then when I started is truly a testament to the quality of representation offered by McFerrin & Zayed - especially that of Chris Villarreal. Thank you from the bottom of my once broken, now whole, heart!

EDIT** I did not use a single swear word, his in the only one that did.**…read more I hired this guy after I got my first traffic ticket in 6 years. He initially told me he could ask for a dismissal since it was first violation in 6 years. I was told I received a deferral and that the ticket would be dismissed after. But then I was advised that I need to still enter a plea on it and claim nolo. Had I known that I needed to use up my nolo plea, I would have just gone to court and done that myself and gotten zero points. I didn't need to pay an attorney to do something I could have done for myself. I eventually had to go down to the court house in person to sort it out without the attorney, they told me I didn't need to make a plea. Which was even more confusing. I think if he just took 10 minutes to explain everything clearly it would have made this entire experience really different. The professionalism was lacking and the outcome left a lot to be desired. I also learned because they only take Zelle that there is no way to request a refund or dispute service like with a card payment so there is little recourse for clients if anything were to go south.

On the first meeting, I felt comfortable with the course of action she described for my divorce…read more She does call back when requested,,but consistently deferred to settle out of court. I gave her $6000.00 to hold so I could make sure everything got taken care of. She never would give an hourly wage, and later stated the agreement was a flat fee of $6000.00. Wrong..I did not agree to that.I had to go to her because she was the only family law attorney in Caldwell County, She kept making a huge effort to NOT go to court, never had to go to the courthouse. I asked for the divorce to be rewritten because a couple of clauses were wrong. Three weeks later, I dropped the suit. My husband and I reconciled. Since no divorce was finalized, she charged an hourly fee of 250.00. The final tally included time for rewriting the final divorce. I asked her for a copy - she said her copier was broken, she would get it to me. Guess what - she didn't. She NEVER rewrote the document, and put me off for three weeks. I got 1000.00 back for a divorce that didn't happen, and she never left her office. Make sure to have her commit to a wage and monitor your stated hours closely. If she states she wrote documents, request she produce them. I look back on this experience and think - UUUGGGHHH! Your better off going to Austin and requesting an attorney to commute. It's more expensive, but WELL WORTH the money.

I"m a Texas Prepaid Legal member and I contacted this firm to assist me with a cease and desist…read moreletter. After the initial intake call the receptionist stated she would send an email to her team of lawyers and someone would be in contact with me. Days and days went by and I never heard anything so I contacted them again and the same lady stated she sent the email and she would send it again. Again no callback. After a week of waiting I've reported them to Texas Prepaid Legal and reached out to another attorney. I would NOT recommend this firm of associates.

Mr. Hall is a very nice, professional, and experienced attorney. He is helping us with a will and…read moretrust. I feel well taken care of and I'm glad we found someone local with his skills and experience.

I had left voice-mails with several attorneys in the Austin area, regarding a real estate matter…read more Out of nearly a dozen attorneys, Jeff was one of only two that had the decency to return my call (despite having a busy schedule). That is respect and professionalism. Although he was unable to assist me, Jeff referred me to a few other attorneys. I would not hesitate at all to contact Jeff again should the need arise.

Jeff is responsive and concise. Can cover a broad range of legal questions and offers great legal…read morereferrals for areas where more depth is needed. I reached out to 5 attorneys in the Austin area who handle will, real estate and business formation services. It's great to find a legal 'quarterback' where possible. Jeff was easy to talk to, very tech savvy and his recommendations were cost conscious. Does a great job balancing legal issues with financial priorities.

Mrs. Applewhite was great, and I'm glad I chose her to handle my case. She was helpful and patient,…read moreand answered any questions in a timely manner. She was knowledgeable and handled just about everything for me which made the process very stress free. Can't recommend her enough!

From the owner: Ashley is an experienced litigator with 15+ years of experience in a wide array of litigation…read morematters, including insurance coverage disputes, construction defect issues, products and premises liability claims, personal injury automobile and pedestrian accidents, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims. She has defended nationally-known rideshare companies, homeowners and personal automobile insurance carriers, as well as primary and excess general liability carriers and workers' compensation carriers in numerous complex, multi-party cases in various state and federal jurisdictions. With her extensive experience, Ashley provides valuable and cost-efficient resolution strategies for all of her clients.