Atty. James Michael Clay

Atty. James Michael Clay

Mr. James Michael Clay is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce/dissolution of marriage, child custody and 5 other areas of law.

San Antonio San Antonio 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (726) 238-8441 Book Appointment

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About James Michael Clay at a glance

James Michael Clay is a Member based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Law Office of J. Michael Clay. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court Texas Western Bankruptcy Court (1991). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1991) and University of Texas at El Paso (B.A. Political, 1988). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. James Michael Clay is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce/dissolution of marriage, child custody and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at El Paso in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Law Office of J. Michael Clay in San Antonio, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Clay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Clay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Child Support

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Alimony / Spousal Support

James Michael Clay is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Antonio are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about James Michael Clay

Where is James Michael Clay's law office located?
James Michael Clay's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is Law Office of J. Michael Clay. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Clay handle?
James Michael Clay focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Michael Clay practiced law?
James Michael Clay has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Michael Clay go to law school?
James Michael Clay earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Political, 1988).
How can I contact James Michael Clay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1991
B.A. Political
University of Texas at El Paso
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Western District Court Texas Western Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1991

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