I've had to take a beat (read: several months) before writing this because I wanted to make sure I…read moresaid everything I needed to (and I'll probably still miss something). Don't walk. Run. Literally anywhere else with your money. Don't trust this man with anything of import in your life. I made that mistake and his failure to do his job in court and self-stated "tactical error" altered the course of my family's lives and those of four kids. We spent countless hours *ourselves* compiling and organizing evidence against the opposing party, which we dropped off to Derek's office on a flash drive with labeled files in labeled folders. Amanda (one of his paralegals) is so nice, helpful, and seems to be really good at her job. She prepared those files and made an annotated packet/spreadsheet thing for Derek to refer to during the hearing while, you know, *presenting* said evidence. Not that Derek capitalized on any of that in court...as literally none of it was presented, causing our entire case to be dismissed. Not to mention the absurd amount of money wasted. Of course, he then tries to blame it on the "high burden of proof, blah blah" which is irrelevant when you present no evidence to begin with. I saw that he just raised his rates, which is pure insanity because he wasn't worth what he was charging before. Likely needs it to cover the gaps from all the former clients he's suing (go ahead and look that up). Save yourself the money and grief and find anyone else. Hell, you'd probably get better results if you did some Google research, watched a couple episodes of Law & Order, and represented yourself.

Based on what I have read, it looks like I'm not the only one. Do NOT hire this attorney! After…read morebeing served by my ex with divorce papers and a protection order I was desperate to find help. I obviously did not do my research first! My ex cleaned out my accounts so I had no money to put down as a retainer, however, Mr. Van Gilder did accept my case and tell me that I could make payments...That's where everything went downhill and I quickly realized that I had made a huge mistake! Since I was served with a protection order, I wasn't allowed to have fire arms in my home. I told Mr. Van Gilder that I had a friend coming over THAT day to get my guns from me. He stated that "we have a large safe here in the office if you'd like to store them here." Since the protection order was about to go to court, I figured that it would look better on me if that was the case and the guns were with my lawyer. Fast forward to when the order was dropped, I emailed one of the ladies who worked there and told them I was going to stop by and pick up my guns. Come to find out, they were being held as "collateral." Once that happened, I realized that the law office of Mr. Van Gilder was only looking out for themselves and trying to make as much possible money as they could. To validate my assumption, I decided to look him up and discovered that he was given a letter of reprimand by the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2017 for assigning himself as a recipient to a mentally ill woman's trust (https://foiadocuments.uspto.gov/oed/0924_dis_2017-08-01.pdf). After my ex had filed for divorce, the law office sent a response and then they calculated how much my child support would be. And that is the extent of what they accomplished! I ended up communicating more with my ex's attorney just to get stuff accomplished! After giving Mr. Van Gilder $500, I shortly received a bill in the mail for $7300! Needless to say, I did not pay that and am now being sued by them. So, if you want a lawyer who is all about money and doesn't care what so ever about his clients, then this is the one for you...However, I'd suggest you look elsewhere for a more ethical lawyer who actually does something for his "hard earned money"

Will Jenkins represented me in my hotly contested divorce and Im happy to say that I now have 53%…read moreover nights with my 2 boys. He is a very well connected lawyer in Bastrop county and I hightly recomend him.

Can't get in touch with.. does not back up his word. Without communication takes it up on his self…read moreto do what he thinks will win a case. Said we already went to court and actually did not. gives you numbers of other office members. That says they would get in touch with you. But never do... It's been close to 2 years still haven't heard anything back from. Don't recommend

From the owner: Welcome to Bigham Law Firm, your trusted legal partners in Schulenburg, Texas and Bastrop, Texas…read more Our dedicated team of experienced attorneys is committed to providing exceptional legal services in family law, personal injury, and criminal defense. We understand the importance of compassionate and tailored representation in family law matters. Whether you are facing divorce, child custody disputes, adoption, or other family-related matters, our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys will guide you through the legal process with care. Regarding personal injury cases, our firm is here to advocate for your rights and seek the compensation you deserve. We have successfully represented clients in auto accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, and more. Rest assured that we will fight for your interests and work towards a favorable resolution. Our skilled criminal defense attorneys are prepared to defend your rights if you are facing criminal charges vigorously. We handle various criminal matters, including DUI/DWI, drug offenses, assault, theft, and more. We will thoroughly investigate your case, develop a strong defense strategy, and strive for the best possible outcome on your behalf. At Bigham Law Firm, we prioritize open communication and personalized attention. We take the time to understand your unique situation and goals, allowing us to provide strategic and practical legal solutions tailored to your needs...

What an amazing law firm prices are affordable, simple fast and reliable…read more I recommend this law firm 100%

A year ago my nephew was arrested in Bastrop. We were referred to Alex Anderson at Anderson &…read moreAnderson Law and are very pleased and satisfied with the work Alex has done for this case. He was available quickly and fees very reasonable. Much of our communication has been long distance since we are in Austin. Alex met with my nephew and arranged his release quickly. He has communicated with us regularly as the case progressed thru the very tedious legal system. Alex is very knowledgeable of the law and local processes which is so helpful. He has perseverance and patience. Communication is excellent. We are very grateful to Alex for his assistance during this very trying time.

After having a very bad experience with another attorney in Bastrop I was referred to Ms. Peacock…read more I'm so glad I took the advice. I couldn't be more satisfied with the service provided by Ms.Peacock, and recommend her services without hesitation.

Ms. Peacock is not aware of laws pertaining to special needs. It's a fact in Texas that if you have…read morea child with a disability that the non custodial parent has to pay child support for the rest of the child's life or until they are no longer disabled. When I asked about spousal support she replied that it was unlikely and if awarded it wouldn't be for very long and would likly be insignificant. But there is a statute I found on my ex husband atterney's website indicating that spousal support is mandatory if you have been married for longer than 10 , baring a criminal record, with a child with a disabiltity. It goes from 10yrs of marriage to 15 and then 20 to cap out at 7yrs of 20% of spouses income toward spousal support. I had to do her job for her. I found her manner both rude and incompetent.

Taking big payments from clients seeking help with legal assistance for citizenship. Zero results…read more My friend is out over 20 thousand dollars so far. Nothing.