Atty. Patrick Lee Coffey
Mr. Patrick Lee Coffey is a lawyer practicing family law, child support.
Child Support & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 20+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Lee Coffey at a Glance
Patrick Lee Coffey is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Schlanger Silver LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on family law and child support. Admitted to practice in Texas (2006). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Lee Coffey
- Mr. Patrick Lee Coffey is a lawyer practicing family law, child support
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Patrick practices at Schlanger Silver LLP in Houston, TX
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Patrick Lee Coffey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Lee Coffey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Family Law in Houston
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Child Support in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 Houston 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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Patrick Lee Coffey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Lee Coffey's practice in the field of family law and child support.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Lee Coffey brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and child support, Patrick Lee Coffey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Patrick Lee Coffey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick Lee Coffey Handles in Houston
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