Shawn Rudisel and his staff are amazing. If you are looking for an attorney, don't look no where else. He is very honest with you from the start. He is someone knowledgeable and will explain what he could do for you. A divorce is not something easy to go through but he made this process easy for me. I highly recommend him! :)
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Levi O'Bryan
I highly recommend The Rudisel Law firm. The staff helped me during a terrible situation. Very cost effective and professional. They turned a bad situation into a blessing. Thank you Shawn.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
G Torres
Shawn was very helpful with my case and came through and got it done quick. I highly recommend.
Going through a divorce is tough. Having outstanding council and a strong team of professionals on your side is crucial in navigating all the ins and outs of this process. That is exactly what you get with Shawn and his team. From start to finish, they handled everything perfectly! I strongly recommend you consider The Rudisel law firm if you are going through a divorce. I have actually referred two different people to Shawn, and they now share the same opinion as I do!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Julia Santos
Both Attorney Rudisel and the staff are wonderful. They treated me like family and took care of my case professionally. Could not have invested in better representation! Truly a BANG for your buck! Thank you all!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Willis Tillis
Very personable and easy to work with. First time going through something like this and to have Mr. Rudisel in my corner was a huge relief throughout my whole divorce. The ladies in the office are all awesome and very helpful with any questions or concerns I may have. Talking with Mr. Rudisel was like talking with a close friend that had your back in a tough time and I appreciate everything his practice did for me.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
aman dadi
I was recommended by a friend of mine to Mr.Rudisel after trying out different lawyers,now am recommending each and every one with a child support case...he is very understanding individual he will work with you finacially,he is quick,fast,honest and mostly accurate to get you what your looking for.....Rudisel all day!!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Amber Sandifer
Shawn and his assistants are an amazing group to have on your side in a divorce and/or custody battle. I called them like a crazy person many times and they assured me everything would be ok and they would take care of it, and I'm so happy to say they did an amazing job!! I couldnt of asked for a better lawyer and I am eternally grateful for everything they have done. If you need a lawyer he's definilty the man to call!!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Mariana Just
While no one wishes to find themselves in a child custody case Mr. Rudisel is a thoughtful caring and knowledgeable attorney. I also consider him to be highly ethical and trust worthy. He handled my case professionally and was able to resolve the matter with a great outcome. I would not hasatete to contact him regarding legal matters in the future thanks for all your help Mr.Rudisel.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
D Hobbs
I would definitely recommend Rudisel Law Firm concerning child visitation/custody case! I can’t say enough about how Shawn helped me and my wife. We didn’t know much about how to pursue our case. Shawn was extremely knowledgeable about our case and assured us that we will be ok. He was very honest but strategic in which we admired. The office is very well kept and professional which is where we met to consult about our case. The office staff were always nice and welcoming. From the beginning to the end of trial, Shawn marched all over the plaintiff’s attorney. He displayed nothing but excellence through his work during trial. Me and wife were very pleased with the ruling on our case. The Rudisel Law Firm gave us a sense of relief and victory. Thanks again!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Grorge Hernandez
Shawn and his staff are great. He is true to his word and what he says on day one is what he will do. I could not have had a better attorney. Thank you Shawn!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Francisco Ochoa
Hey guys I'm so thankful for Shawn and he's team, they help out so much with my child support case, and it went great, It said in my court papers I was gonna go to jail ,but with Shawn on my side everything went well and and we were able to agreed on something. Thank you so much Shawn cus from the first day I met you, your words were, your not going to jail. I would really recommend him and his staff .
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Ana Wright
I am so pleased to have been referred to Shawn; he and his staff were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. They made me feel safe and welcomed my questions the whole way through. I could not have had a better team on my side.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
joidice slack
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME DID I MENTION AWESOME!!!! SHAWN ANGEL SAMANTHA AND JENNIFER WERE VERY HELPFUL DURING SUCH A STRESSFUL TIME... A VERY CARING & EMPATHETIC LAWYER FOR A BOTH PARENTS AND ESPECIALLY CHILDREN INVOLVED. HIS STAFF WORKED WITH ME ON VARIOUS ISSUES TO HELP ME THROUGH THIS ENTIRE PROCESS.I FELT LIKE I HAD FAMILY WITH ME IN & OUT OF THE COURT HOUSE... I AM HAPPY WITH MY EXPERIENCE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM FOR FAMILY LAW ISSUES.... HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN BUT I KNOW EXACTLY WHO I WILL CALL...
Review Left On 02/14/2020
Irina Anikushina
I have hired Mr. Shawn to resolve my divorce which was initially supposed to be easy and peaceful but became very complicated and dirty because of wrongdoing of other lawyers from both parties. I was very happy to find Mr. Shawn and felt immediately very confident that he would be the right lawyer to help me. He is very professional, respectful and knowledgeable. He tells the things how they are without hiding the very important details and possible outcome. He is very confident and truly loves what he is doing. He is extremely du diligent and always available to answer whatever questions I have. The most important is that Mr. Shawn does what he promises and always advise me what is the best for me to do. He was able in 3 months to resolve all the issues and bring my divorce to an end. I have a full trust in him and complete confidence and didn’t fail with my expectations. If you are looking for the knowledgeable, attentive, honest and sincere lawyer who actually knows the law and really wants to help you definitely should consider Mr. Shawn to represent you.
Review Left On 02/14/2020
Fernando Garcia
IF I COULD GIVE NEGATIVE STARS, I WOULD. DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY IF YOU ARE A MALE IN A CONTESTED DIVORCE! THIS ATTORNEY WITHHELD FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT MY EX. I have dealt with many Shysters (Attorneys) in my divorce case. If you want the biggest Shyster in your Divorce, I strongly recommend Shawn Rudisel of the Law Offices of Shawn Rudisel. The “Sh” in Shawn must be for Shyster. I made the mistake of bringing my ending difficult/contested divorce to this attorney. He did absolutely nothing for my case and nickeled and dimed me to the tune of $12K, mostly in unfounded Discovery Charges, attending hearings to do nothing other than collect a $395 hourly fee. I came into his office and provided all the discovery needed in 2 hours. He billed for an additional 6 hours of Discovery of nothing. I was at a supplementing stage in the Discovery process. Additionally, he requested Discovery from me which was not presented to the opposing side, in order to not move the process forward and bill for nothing, and only presented it at last minute, to eat at the remaining retainer. His paralegals will try to get one passed you in the bills. I noticed miscalculated / extended amounts on a bill which added to over $1K in charges. They were nonchalant about making a mistake. They had no choice but to correct it but if you aren’t checking your bill, there’s a good chance you will be overpaying. When I questioned him about “other” excessive billing Discovery charges, the Shyster got all defensive and had the guts to say that he would be billing me for his time to answer billing questions at approximately $400 dollars an hour! If this attorney forgives any charges, you can be sure he is more than making up for it somewhere else. Some of the nickel and diming include billing you for receiving an email and for responding to an email, separately. As other Google reviewers noted, they do not always respond to your email communication. But you better believe you will be paying for them to receive them. His paralegal does nothing and channels all the low-level legal work to this Shyster so he can bill you out at a higher rate. If you question the Shyster about why he needed to do this work, he will tell you he wanted to know more about the area or some other BS. He has a well-oiled blood-sucking operation going on, so be prepared for what you are stepping into. You may be the next one getting reamed. This attorney also withheld financial information from the opposing party.
It is also worth mentioning, this is an example of an attorney that is rated high on AVVO with a 10 rating and 18 positive reviews. Please note AVVO is a marketing tool and makes it extremely difficult to give an Attorney a low rating or anything less than a good review. I am sure he can file the pleadings and motions in an easy uncontested divorce or other easy legal matter like any inexperienced attorney. If you need an Attorney that is going to get results for you, stay away from this one or if you hire him to make sure that your retainer agreement is very specific about what is billable and allowable and what support they need to provide for charges.
The best advice would be: 1). Require in writing in your retainer agreement, that any disagreement regarding fees must be mediated by both parties through the Houston Bar Association. 2) Do not hire this thief, but if you do, have another attorney review the retainer agreement. CAVEAT EMPTOR 3) If this Shyster doesn’t agree to the above, you have your answer.
Review Left On 02/07/2020
Eli iz
I highly recommend Mr Rudisel, he is very knowledgeable and professional, he has an amazing staff that treat you with respect. They helped guide me through a difficult time. It is not easy to find a good attorney, I recommend Mr Rudisel not only because of his experience but also for his interpersonal ability to help through a time of frustration. I recommend this Law Firm to everyone!
Review Left On 02/07/2020
Stacey Knight
Sean made my divorce process so easy and dare I say, enjoyable. The process took longer that expected, through no fault of his own. But he remained committed and fully present through it all. He was always available to speak to me and answer all my questions. He had my best interest in mind and made sure I was granted what I was asking for. I would fully and wholeheartedly recommend him and his office to anyone and everyone in Houston looking for an attorney.
Review Left On 12/28/2019
Q
Mr. Rudisel sure did a great job with my case.
Review Left On 12/28/2019
Samantha Ramirez
Highly recommend
Review Left On 11/28/2019
Muhammad Faraz
One of the nicest person i have ever met . I want to give 5 stars to Shawn Rudisel , he was very helpful and best legal advisor who guided me what is right and what is not right . I came to his office to file a case against opposit party and he helped me alot for legal suggestions. I am looking forward to get help in future from him if i need . I would suggest everyone to go and take consultation from shawn .
Review Left On 11/28/2019
Kimberly Williams
The only lawyer you should ever have. Very friendly and very professional. If I ever have anything I need a lawyer for again, he is the one I'm calling and so should you.
Review Left On 11/28/2019
Jared Urbina
I Honestly recommend this Law firm , because I’m in the military and overseas and i was able to get my divorce done with no problem what so ever even while I was on deployment and i has very little resources of communication they were still able to get in touch with me on everything I needed.
Review Left On 10/28/2019
Sarah Gilbreath
I have worked with Shawn on cases and also had cases against him and both experiences have been amazing. Shawn is a fierce advocate for his clients but measures that with their intended outcome and resources available to get the best results for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Shawn is an exceptional lawyer and an all around great guy and I can't recommend him enough!
Review Left On 10/28/2019
Caleb Little
Not sure anyone else could have worked my divorce the way he did.
Review Left On 09/28/2019
rob j
There is so much i could write here for Shawn and his team. I could literally write an essay for the ordeal I went through in my hellish divorce and how Shawn was there for me in SO many ways, every step of the way. A divorce is a horrible ordeal no one chooses to go through. And having a good lawyer who actually cares about what you want and need accomplished is very important. He guided me at all turns, dealt with my ups and downs, my emotions which were all over the place with ease, professionalism, understanding and kindness. He is a true professional with a great attitude towards his clients. From the first time we spoke, before I hired him as my attorney, he was patient, listened, didn't rush me off the phone and sympathized in my unique situation. A lot of people out in the world today only care about making a buck, or the bottom line. Shawn is one of the few upstanding people out there who went above and beyond for me when ever there was an obstacle. I can honestly recommend him if you are going through a divorce! He won't let you down. Thank you very much Shawn for getting my angels back to me. I am eternally grateful sir.
Review Left On 08/28/2019
Coryne Rich Matthews
Excellent experience! Thank you for taking the time to give us great guidance. We appreciate it!
Review Left On 08/28/2019
Theresa Derousselle
As a divorce attorney this man is awesome, got a divorce in 2 weeks. So if you need a divorce attorney remember the Rudisel Law Firm.
Review Left On 08/28/2019
Jasmin Garcia
I couldn’t have gone with anyone better than Shawn and his team to have on my side when it came to my child support case. He did an AMAZING job! Everything worked out perfect! Thank you !
Review Left On 08/28/2019
Bernardo Garcia Tobon
Thank you for my divorce!!! Fort Bend takes a while but Shawn did a good job helping me to the end. I am very happy with his office!
Review Left On 07/28/2019
Sherry
I highly recommend Shawn to anyone looking for a divorce attorney. Great group of staff as well.
Review Left On 07/28/2019
Richard Liscano
Really good choice to have on your side and fighting for you . He did my divorce and a separate custody case. Honest and very professional. Highly recommend.
Review Left On 06/28/2019
silverback martinez
Awesome atty... I don't care what anyone says.. this is the man with the plan
Review Left On 04/28/2019
molly melchiorsen
Very Nice, friendly staff , Lawyers are A+++++
Review Left On 03/28/2019
Amy Crowson
Shawn and his team were amazing for me. I changed lawyers to him at the last minute and he was immediately all in with my case. He was attentive and honest in our meetings and he was completely organized and prepared for mediation even though we only had days to prepare together. I ended up getting the exact result I wanted and I could not have done so without his guidance, expertise and patience. I will recommend him to everyone I can.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Ava Oliver
Could not have found a better lawyer. It was great having someone who knows what they are doing when things are so hard. Mr. Rudisel and his staff always made me feel at ease and helped resolve my case nearly effortlessly. Would definitely recommend.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Mike Marquardt
Shawn, Angel and his team have been nothing but successful and easy to get along with throughout this whole emotion ordeal. They are responsive, informative and consoling since Shawn has been through a divorce himself. One big thing that stood out was that they were able to use my initial retainer to get everything done, so there was not alot of nickel and diming going on. I would recommend them to anyone, Thanks Team.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Candace Romero
Rudisel provided excellent service. They were informative and made me feel at home during my consultations in their office.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Dayana Rodriguez
I came to this lawyer because i saw the coments but i regret ot they waisted my time and money. I came for my childrens issues i have the coustody and the father didnt wanted to give me my kids nd i payd the down payment nd i waited 2 months nd they wanted me to pay everything whem i havent even gone to court or saw results so i told them i wasemt gonna pay untill i saw results so i just went to another lawyer and i got my kids in 2 weeks and they charged half of the deposit i gave them. I should of when with my lawyer first.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Cristi R
Absolutely great!!!
This firm knows what they are doing! They are extremely professional and understanding when it comes to family issues.
I was in a very difficult situation when I needed the services of The Rudisel Law Firm. I was short on funds, in the middle of a move with my toddler and had very short notice of a lawsuit coming my way. Angel was the first person I had contact with and she knew everything that I needed to do, she and Attorney Rudisel were in constant contact with me and walked me through every question I had. Not only did Attorney Rudisel and his staff work with my finances, he took my case on without question and completely turned my case around. I walked out with the best outcome imaginable.
I now have full custody and could not be happier. He is an outstanding lawyer whom I have recommended to multiple friends, family and co-workers.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Elizabeth Cook
Hampton...Still waiting return phone calls. Have yet to receive keys amd documents from other lawyer as promised in divorce that was finalized in june. He has called and left numerous messages. No respomse. Have tried phoning children many times and other party in contempt. Had to go to courthouse ourselfves to get copies of paperwork bc according to this firm they were not released yet. So paid $1 per page so that we could finally receive a copy. No reimbursement from firm either.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Esther Yates
I am very pleased with Mr. Rudisels’ handing of my divorce. From the very first meeting, Shawn took the time to answer all my questions - no matter what, or when I asked them. He gave his honest opinion and best guesstimate on a timeline - which, despite my doubts, has proven to be spot on!!
While the matter of divorce is in actuality a routine business for him, it is a very real, painful, highly emotional, and difficult fight for the client going through it. Shawn always had a genuine bedside manner (for lack of a better term) and never made me feel like just another case number. He always gave solid legal advise to calm my fears which were stirred up by OC, and broke things down so this non-attorney could understand how things operate. Shawn furthermore extended grace to me time after time as I learned how to navigate the SLOW road of divorce.
When OC came at us with a fight, Shawn dug his heels in and took the fight to them! If you need a lawyer that isn’t afraid of the courtroom - Shawn is your man! I nicknamed him Bull Dog - because in the courtroom, that is EXACTLY what he is! This man truly shines in the courtroom! Where I saw other lawyers argue with judges, shy away from cross examination questions, or just sloppy work......I saw Shawn direct his questions with pin point accuracy to get his point across. He knew how to communicate with the courts so he didn’t ruffle feathers and end up on their bad side. Shawn had his direction set and he walked down that courtroom path with confidence (not arrogance) like I haven’t seen in a long time.
If you believe you are in for a fight.....go with Bull Dog, he won’t let you down.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Art Reyna
Great and fast service . I can only speak from my personal experience . Hired Shawn for my divorce case and everything was done in a timely and professional manner Would highly recommend his firm
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Brenda Mendoza
The Rudisel Law Firm staff have been very helpful during this time of need during harvey. Angel assured me that Mr. Rudisel will be in touch as soon as the courts were open. I know y'all have a limited resources at this time. Thank y'all so much I appreciate it.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
J J
Shawn screwed up my divorce beyond belief. His entire firm is grossly incompetent and unprofessional. After paying this guy a 5k retainer several months went by and my wife was never served papers. I inquired with Angel to find out why and she made it sound the courts were still reviewing the paperwork which I later found out was a lie. Shawn missed several mediation dates. At one of the mediation I was at and Shawn was a no show Shawn had Angel call the mediator and told him to go ahead and start mediating which as you can imagine was a total disaster. Shawn was late to every court appearance. I fired Shawn and hired a real lawyer and that really brought into focus what a terrible experience I had with the Rudisel law firm.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Dustin Briggs
Met Shawn in the gym during a bad time in my life and just talking small talk i ended up with a good lawyer that helped me win over my kids and home and loose nothing but a headache!! It went easy and quick. The whole team was a blessing to my kids and myself. Its not easy for a hard working man to get full custody and be able to take care of their kids the right way these days. Thank God in this case with Shawns help we got it handled. May God bless the whole team at Rudisel Law Firm.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Kim Hoffpauir
I hired Shawn to represent me during my divorce. I can't say enough good things about his firm. He was always patient and available to answer my many questions. The staff at Rudisel Law Firm are a great group of ladies. My questions and concerns were always met with promptness and a positive approach. Will definitely recommend to anyone needing a great divorce lawyer.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Yasse Pineda
I hired Mr Rudissel for my divorce and I didn't even saw him once during the long process...besides he send a new unexperienced lawyer wich I end up paying for not solving my case...thief's with license I call this people
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Samantha Adame
Mr.Rudisel has to be the best attorney in Houston. My husband and I hired him for a child support n custody battle. Within 2 months everything was settled and he kept all his promises. His staff is awesome, his paralegal Angel always stayed on top of our case and would quickly inform us of anything. After hiring Mr.Rudisel I would recommend him to anyone who wants to stop all the games and actually get your case fixed correctly. He will make sure you are not screwed and have the other side wishing they were never fighting against you. We couldn't be happier!
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Susan Clark
Shawn knows the law well, did a great job, and has a presence in the courtroom. He is straightforward and funny, which during the difficult and sometimes confusing process of divorce were very helpful. My only complaint was that there were often extended delays in responses from him and his staff, but his ability to litigate effectively outweighs that.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Tomato Boron
Experience was horrible, first off all the address on the website put me in the middle of nowhere, second off, secretary did not schedule my appointment despite the fact that I called two times.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Jennifer Mattson
Shawn and his staff handled my complex divorce with professionalism and integrity. My divorce/custody dispute required a jury trial and hours of preparation. It also required expertise lawyering skills, and both Shawn and his staff handled my divorce carefully and methodically.
I chose Shawn after working with a different attorney on the temporary orders. The contrast between the two attorneys was stark. My first attorney bogged me down in the details; Shawn helped me see the overall picture.
Shawn focused on being my attorney. He'd give me his advise, and then let me make my own decisions. He never once made me feel like he didn't have my case completely under control.
He also made every effort to keep my costs low, and his team worked with me on a payment schedule.
As I was in another state during the divorce process, I can't thank both Shawn and his staff for their ongoing communication. They let me know important milestones of my case, and what the next steps were.
Angel was indispensable. She spent hours getting the more than 50 exhibits ready, and knew where to find things during the four days of litigation.
If you need a divorce lawyer for some serious litigation, I highly recommend Shawn.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Dovie D
Shawn is an amazing lawyer! I couldnt have asked for a better divorce lawyer. If you want things done right, he is indeed the man to go to!
-Dovie
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Jocelyn Marshall
Shawn thanks so much for helping me with my 4 babies you are such a amazing divorce lawyer you rock
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Gonzalo Zaragoza
Shawn is an amazing attorney and I probably would have left a 5 star rating if not for some of the staff in his office. Several times my calls and emails went unanswered by his paralegal. It's annoying to have to repeatedly ask the same question to get a reply regarding my case. Shawn isn't cheap by any means and I expected much better communication, and professionalism for that matter, from his office.
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Kelli Spiegel
I was in the darkest point of my life when I met Mr. Rudisel. However, a good attorney like Shawn can make the divorce process as smooth as a divorce process can be. I was taken care of, and received the attention I needed to get through this. Shawn and his staff always made sure to answer my questions and calls. I would highly recommend this law firm if you are going through a divorce!!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
amy acosta
I was very stressed out about my divorce, but The Rudisel Law Firm help eliviate my worries. Shawn was an excellent attorney. I really appreciated his confidence in my case and got the outcome I expected.
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Lauren Mulherin
I was very emotional when I first contacted Shawn, not only was my husband divorcing me but it was a traumatic time in my life. Shawn was very personable and assuring through the process, I felt at ease when speaking with him. I'm sure I was not the most composed person while dealing with this divorce but Shawn was very understanding and supportive regardless. Thank you for everything!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
DRT71
Angel , the paralegal, is completely unprofessional. She does not seem to be knowledgeable at all, she makes careless mistakes, she does not get things done when she says she will, and she does not return phone calls or reply to even the most straightforward questions emailed to her. It was clear to me that once she took my money, I was no longer a priority. Mr. Rudisel might be a good lawyer, but I didn't deal with him very much. My divorce was the most stressful event of my life, and having to deal with Angel made it worse.
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Jose Pastrana
The receptionist Jennifer is so unprofessional, uneducated, rude and hung up the phone on me twice.
Review Left On 02/28/2016
L Guerra
It's a scary feeling when you are in an unfamiliar city with no family and you've finally found the strength to leave an abusive relationship. A year ago I found myself alone with 2 young children and had no idea who to turn to. On a recommendation from a friend, I contacted The Rudisel Law Firm and met with Shawn, who instantly put me at ease with his genuine smile and sense of humor. Shawn is approachable, patient, and passionate about his work and helping people. He didn't pressure me or make unrealistic promises. He told me to take my time in choosing an attorney and after my first meeting I didn't feel the need to look any further. The staff at The Rudisel Law Firm were always very kind, listened to my concerns, and always responded to my questions in a timely manner. Throughout this difficult journey, Shawn kept me optimistic and always assured me that he would take care of me. Mediation proved to be very challenging and not even the mediator was optimistic about either side coming to an agreement. Shawn could see that I was getting stressed and truly understood how important it was for me to finally end this marriage and move on with my life. He put me at ease by simply saying, "Don't worry friend, I'll take care of you." Throughout the several hours of mediation Shawn managed to keep me laughing and we left the office with a signed agreement! I put all my trust in Shawn and I have no regrets. He was always true to his word and I know he'll do the same for you. Trust his judgement and let him do what he's great at! He WILL take care of you!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
stacy smith
Shawn was so kind to me he didn't have to help me with my divorce AT ALL!! I filled on my own with no clue what to do. Shawn helped me find the court, went over the paperwork, helped me finish filling it out and even went in front of the judge with me. Very kind hearted!!! If it wasn't for him I would have been so lost today and still married. Thank you AGAIN!!!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Stephanie Rojas
Shawn and his team are excellent. Everyone was always professional and nice. My case was kind of a difficult case, but Shawn was always there any time I needed him. He was able see it through. till the end with great results. This was not the experience I had with my previous attorney and it was a pleasant new feeling. They truly went above and beyond for me and helped me get through this difficult situation. I highly recommend the Rudisel Law Firm.
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Laura McGraw
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!! Shawn was the worst lawyer that my family has EVER had to deal with. If your a DAD and trying to get a court document drawn up for the RIGHTS or VISITATIONS to your kid then i suggest you get a REAL LAWYER!!!! Shawn drew the entire process out to get a bigger pay check and completely screwed over his own cliet, and in EVERY way possible has made it as hard as he can for a father to see his own son. Shawn Rudisel is 100% in this business for the money and could care less about the outcome of his cliets. WOST KIND OF LAWYER POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Daisy Trevino
I'll have to admit, I had a wonderful experience with Rudisel Law Firm. From the beginning to end, I have no complaints. My case was finally finalized, and everything went as planned. I would highly recommend this practice to any one looking for an awesome lawyer. Oh, he's also pretty darn funny!
Review Left On 02/28/2015
julie S
My daughter is originally from another state & had been in Houston just a month when her first child was born. After a year, her marriage broke up & she wanted to come home to family & a job that was waiting for her. Her husband fought to keep their child in Houston so my daughter's choices were to live there without any support whatsoever, (no family, friends, or job), live here but leave her child behind (wasn't happening) or find the best damn attorney in Houston to help us. That's when I found Shawn & his staff. It was during the holidays & on a Friday that I left a message on his company website thinking I'd hear back the following week. Shawn called me after court that day, around 6pm his time, & was on the phone with me for nearly two hours. He never rushed me & even gave his personal number if I had further questions. During the next few months, I spoke with Shawn on several occasions. Never did he mind that he hadn't been hired. He just wanted to help. When we finally did hire him, Shawn & his staff were above reproach in their professionalism, their demeanor toward us, their quick response to our calls, & their handling of our case. I work with lawyers & I know firsthand how distant they can be. However, with Shawn I was considerably impressed with how he treated my daughter, cared about the outcome of her case & worked hard to achieve the results we wanted. This firm clearly stands for family, integrity, & results. Without a doubt I would use their services again if needed and I would certainly recommend The Rudisel Law Firm to anyone with a family matter needing the best team to help them. Thank you Shawn & everyone at the office who cared so much & was so pleasant to work with.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Autumn Deroo
Shawn, Bianca and his office are amazing!! They have worked tirelessly on our case and are getting great results for us. I highly recommend the Rudisel Law firm.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Eric Salazar
I cant believe the other comments made by other people on this firm. Shawn Rudisel is as good as attorneys come. I personally work for a litigation support firm and when it came down to my personal matter. Shawn is a real attorney with a passion to do his job and his staff is more professional than any other I have ever met. He is a real person you can trust and he is a real person and will talk to you like a human being not like an investment. He wants to do what's best and goes out of his way to do so. I know a lot of attorneys but when it comes to personal family matters I would always put my trust in him. He is a person just like anyone one else and understands.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Jason Wood
WOW !!! Divorce is a brutal experience, However Shawn 's intense sincerity projects a genuine concern for each of his clients personal needs while protecting their best interest. Shawn listens to his clients needs, and protects his clients like a bullet proof vest. My original attorney creeped me out and I discontinued his service two days before temporary hearings. I was referred. to Shawn I called the day before my temporary orders. Shawn accepted my case that same night, and defended me in court the next day. AMAZING!! I have referred several friends and acquaintances to the Rudisel Law Firm, They, as well as my self, have agreed after speaking with Shawn, " Shawn, really makes you feel good about the whole process", He returns calls, sets proper expectations, and does not waste your time or money playing into typical attorney games. His planning ahead, and workflow management eases the entire process and ultimately re-leaving the pressures and saving money.
Thank you Shawn for everything you have done, and the New beginnings !!
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Carolyn Robinson
My opinion is based off my family case I hired the RUDISEL LAW FIRM to handle for me in 6/2012, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIRING THIS LAW FIRM. I was treated VERY disrespectfully from the ENTIRE firm. I was talked down to like a child, multiple times called "princess" while being screamed at to change my attitude. So on & so on. Different phone calls & instances this is how I was treated by the entire firm. I paid this firm thousands of dollars while they only worked off a 1/3 of what they were paid. This firm manipulated me, lied to me, basically stole my money while verbally confirmed that I "will not be getting my $1500 back", (this was shouted at me on the phone). I didn't ask for their phone bill, but was charged $400 when I complained of their lack of communication w/me. This charge was justified as so, "reflects times spent researching the phone records to validate the phone calls we made to you." I had to hire another attorney to finish what the Rudisel Law Firm wouldn't properly finish, keeping my money. The Rudisel Law Firm were the following to me: rude, manipulative, untruthful, unorganized, lacks communication, immature, mentally & verbally abusive, condescending and definitely unprofessional. Yes, legally they completed only a portion of my case. But I didn't hire them to rob me and treat me that horrible. The Rudisel Law Firm has killed my trust for lawyers. Is there an ethics committee or some form of repercussions that can be taken against people like this? This law firm might not treat all of their clients the way they did me, but I DID get treated with absolutely NO respect as their client who is paying for their bills.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
A Minor
Every breath we take, every day we live we create and initiate actions, then anticipate reactions. As time progresses the actions become more intricate and the reactions become more unpredictable. We often find ourselves architects of unique domestic puzzles that leave us confused wondering how they can be solved or understood.
My domestic situation was a creation that required expertise to reassemble, so that everyone could see the big picture instead of a scattered mess.
I sought the help of The Rudisel Law Firm. Piece by piece they began to reassemble my life and even with a time contingency they exceeded all my expectations. Their professionalism is unrivaled the unique husband and wife, father, mother perspective, along with education, and experience gives them an edge that allowed them represent me in a capacity that was beyond my imagination. The domestic puzzle I created is now a big picture of hope, peace, and unity. I proudly endorse The Rudisel Law Firm
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His paralegals will try to get one passed you in the bills. I noticed miscalculated / extended amounts on a bill which added to over $1K in charges. They were nonchalant about making a mistake. They had no choice but to correct it but if you aren’t checking your bill, there’s a good chance you will be overpaying. When I questioned him about “other” excessive billing Discovery charges, the Shyster got all defensive and had the guts to say that he would be billing me for his time to answer billing questions at approximately $400 dollars an hour! If this attorney forgives any charges, you can be sure he is more than making up for it somewhere else.
Some of the nickel and diming include billing you for receiving an email and for responding to an email, separately. As other Google reviewers noted, they do not always respond to your email communication. But you better believe you will be paying for them to receive them.
His paralegal does nothing and channels all the low-level legal work to this Shyster so he can bill you out at a higher rate. If you question the Shyster about why he needed to do this work, he will tell you he wanted to know more about the area or some other BS. He has a well-oiled blood-sucking operation going on, so be prepared for what you are stepping into. You may be the next one getting reamed. This attorney also withheld financial information from the opposing party.
It is also worth mentioning, this is an example of an attorney that is rated high on AVVO with a 10 rating and 18 positive reviews. Please note AVVO is a marketing tool and makes it extremely difficult to give an Attorney a low rating or anything less than a good review.
I am sure he can file the pleadings and motions in an easy uncontested divorce or other easy legal matter like any inexperienced attorney. If you need an Attorney that is going to get results for you, stay away from this one or if you hire him to make sure that your retainer agreement is very specific about what is billable and allowable and what support they need to provide for charges.
The best advice would be:
1). Require in writing in your retainer agreement, that any disagreement regarding fees must be mediated by both parties through the Houston Bar Association.
2) Do not hire this thief, but if you do, have another attorney review the retainer agreement. CAVEAT EMPTOR
3) If this Shyster doesn’t agree to the above, you have your answer.
This firm knows what they are doing! They are extremely professional and understanding when it comes to family issues.
I was in a very difficult situation when I needed the services of The Rudisel Law Firm. I was short on funds, in the middle of a move with my toddler and had very short notice of a lawsuit coming my way. Angel was the first person I had contact with and she knew everything that I needed to do, she and Attorney Rudisel were in constant contact with me and walked me through every question I had. Not only did Attorney Rudisel and his staff work with my finances, he took my case on without question and completely turned my case around. I walked out with the best outcome imaginable.
I now have full custody and could not be happier. He is an outstanding lawyer whom I have recommended to multiple friends, family and co-workers.
While the matter of divorce is in actuality a routine business for him, it is a very real, painful, highly emotional, and difficult fight for the client going through it. Shawn always had a genuine bedside manner (for lack of a better term) and never made me feel like just another case number. He always gave solid legal advise to calm my fears which were stirred up by OC, and broke things down so this non-attorney could understand how things operate. Shawn furthermore extended grace to me time after time as I learned how to navigate the SLOW road of divorce.
When OC came at us with a fight, Shawn dug his heels in and took the fight to them! If you need a lawyer that isn’t afraid of the courtroom - Shawn is your man! I nicknamed him Bull Dog - because in the courtroom, that is EXACTLY what he is! This man truly shines in the courtroom! Where I saw other lawyers argue with judges, shy away from cross examination questions, or just sloppy work......I saw Shawn direct his questions with pin point accuracy to get his point across. He knew how to communicate with the courts so he didn’t ruffle feathers and end up on their bad side. Shawn had his direction set and he walked down that courtroom path with confidence (not arrogance) like I haven’t seen in a long time.
If you believe you are in for a fight.....go with Bull Dog, he won’t let you down.
Would highly recommend his firm
He is straightforward and funny, which during the difficult and sometimes confusing process of divorce were very helpful.
My only complaint was that there were often extended delays in responses from him and his staff, but his ability to litigate effectively outweighs that.
I chose Shawn after working with a different attorney on the temporary orders. The contrast between the two attorneys was stark. My first attorney bogged me down in the details; Shawn helped me see the overall picture.
Shawn focused on being my attorney. He'd give me his advise, and then let me make my own decisions. He never once made me feel like he didn't have my case completely under control.
He also made every effort to keep my costs low, and his team worked with me on a payment schedule.
As I was in another state during the divorce process, I can't thank both Shawn and his staff for their ongoing communication. They let me know important milestones of my case, and what the next steps were.
Angel was indispensable. She spent hours getting the more than 50 exhibits ready, and knew where to find things during the four days of litigation.
If you need a divorce lawyer for some serious litigation, I highly recommend Shawn.
-Dovie
I put all my trust in Shawn and I have no regrets. He was always true to his word and I know he'll do the same for you.
Trust his judgement and let him do what he's great at! He WILL take care of you!
Shawn and his team are excellent. Everyone was always professional and nice. My case was kind of a difficult case, but Shawn was always there any time I needed him. He was able see it through. till the end with great results. This was not the experience I had with my previous attorney and it was a pleasant new feeling. They truly went above and beyond for me and helped me get through this difficult situation. I highly recommend the Rudisel Law Firm.
My original attorney creeped me out and I discontinued his service two days before temporary hearings. I was referred. to Shawn I called the day before my temporary orders. Shawn accepted my case that same night, and defended me in court the next day.
AMAZING!!
I have referred several friends and acquaintances to the Rudisel Law Firm, They, as well as my self, have agreed after speaking with Shawn, " Shawn, really makes you feel good about the whole process", He returns calls, sets proper expectations, and does not waste your time or money playing into typical attorney games. His planning ahead, and workflow management eases the entire process and ultimately re-leaving the pressures and saving money.
Thank you Shawn for everything you have done, and the New beginnings !!
My domestic situation was a creation that required expertise to reassemble, so that everyone could see the big picture instead of a scattered mess.
I sought the help of The Rudisel Law Firm. Piece by piece they began to reassemble my life and even with a time contingency they exceeded all my expectations. Their professionalism is unrivaled the unique husband and wife, father, mother perspective, along with education, and experience gives them an edge that allowed them represent me in a capacity that was beyond my imagination. The domestic puzzle I created is now a big picture of hope, peace, and unity. I proudly endorse The Rudisel Law Firm
Sincerely,
Abe Minor