Atty. Stephanie Proffitt
Stephanie Proffitt is Board Certified in Child Welfare Law and Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Board certification means an attorney has been subjected to extensive experience, testing and peer review, and it is considered a symbol of skill and credibility.
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Stephanie Proffitt is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Proffitt & Associates. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, adoption, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1998). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California, Davis B.A. Sociology - Organizational Studies University of California, Davis B.A. Rhetoric & Communications (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephanie Proffitt is Board Certified in Child Welfare Law and Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Board certification means an attorney has been subjected to extensive experience, testing and peer review, and it is considered a symbol of skill and credibility
- Less than 1% of attorneys in Texas are board certified in family
- Only .03% hold dual certification in both Family Law and Child Welfare Law (and more than a third of them are sitting judges)
- Stephanie received her second certification in Child Welfare Law in 2019, making her among the very few who have gone the distance to prove their abilities, their experience and their prowess in these fields
- That experience goes back more than three decades, beginning as a family law paralegal in California
- In that role, Stephanie taught herself the ins and outs of filing for divorce and started a business helping people with all the necessary paperwork
- In the process, she identified a disconnect: She would send her clients off with flawlessly prepared documents, and yet that often wasn’t enough for them to win in court
- What was missing was quality representation
- Stephanie ultimately got her law degree, with two small children at home
- She moved to Texas, and in 1998, she started her own family law practice, which is now home to several attorneys and paralegals ready to fight for their clients, no matter what
- Stephanie has built a reputation as one of Houston’s fiercest advocates, providing her clients with the quality legal representation they need to come out on top in matters of divorce, child custody, spousal support, child welfare and general family law
- She was part of the legal team that took on Child Protective Services and its handling of child abuse cases — work that resulted in the largest sanction ever levied against the agency
- CPS was also ordered to retrain its investigators as part of the case
- Whether she’s combatting negligence in government institutions or navigating the intricacies of a complex divorce, Stephanie maintains a powerful commitment to doing what’s right for her clients, every step of the way. “We’ve got your back
- We’re going to stand beside you
- We’re going to fight to the end, while all along hoping we can work out something without the necessity of going to court.” CREDENTIALS HONORS Rated Top Lawyer in Houston every year since 2006
- NONPROFIT AFFILIATIONS Member of the board of directors for Texas Pediatric Society Foundation, which works to enhance the well-being of Texas children by supporting efforts to help improve their health, safety, and education and to make a positive impact on their lives and futures
- Vice Chairman of the Souvenir Program Committee for Houston Livestock and Rodeo, which has pledged more than $500 million in scholarships and other financial assistance for Texas students since 1932
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephanie Proffitt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Stephanie Proffitt is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Texas →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Stephanie Proffitt is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 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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