Amsberry Law Firm: Divorce and Family Lawyer - San Antonio, Texas

tara L.

This review has been a long time coming, I decided to hold off until my legal matter was finalized. This is going to be quite a detailed account of my experience, as it was very agonizing. The level of ineffective unethical counsel i received from Russ in my divorce/custody case was astounding. After retaining in June 2023 I was served with divorce papers, I let Russ know and advised opposing counsel was Melissa Ortiz whom he stated is a very close friend of his, this raised the 1st RED Flag. I asked specifically if this would present a conflict of interest, he assured me it would not, as he's worked many cases with her. Next was both parties coming to an agreement for the temp orders, which we did (I have email confirmation from his law firm detailing the agreement that was reached). Part of the agreement was the petitioner (my ex-spouse) would be 100% financially responsible for his vehicle payment & any maintenance, this was huge bc his truck payment alone was $797/mth. We all get to court to sign the temp orders, I notice the wording states petitioner will retain possession of his vehicle but nothing about being 100% financially responsible. I brought this to Russ's attention immediately, he assured me that would be added and advised me to sign the temp order, which i did. Here's where it goes HORRIBLY WRONG...A month or so later i get a copy of the temp order and it states I'm partially responsible for the truck & maintenance payments. I thought mistakes happen and immediately brought this to Russ's attention via email & text (both of which i have). I asked him to urgently file a motion to get this modified/corrected, to my surprise, he refused. He actually told me the temp orders were not altered and it's what we agreed to, DESPITE me showing him email proof from him that was NOT at All what we agreed to. I told him I'm going to speak with the judge bc this is a huge issue, to which he tells me he'll terminate legal counsel if I speak with the judge. If he did Nothing wrong, he shouldn't have cared if I spoke with the judge. Russ's interest in maintaining his close friendship superceded his ability and willingness to competently & effectively represent me, which caused me significant financial hardship. I forgot to mention i was also convinced to pay my then spouse $2300/mth once we got to court, instead of the agreed upon $2150/mth, so having to pay his truck & insurance was an extra $1000/mth on top of the $2300. Russ knew all of this and did NOT care one bit, in addition to knowing I'm the mother of a special needs child whom I fully support financially. Russ fought for nothing in my case, he fed me to the wolves to preserve a friendship. At times I couldn't tell if he was representing my ex-spouse or myself. If you don't listen to anything, listen to this...FIND Another Lawyer!! This guy will take your money and refuse to fight in your best interest, especially if it's against his dearest friend Melissa Ortiz.

Johnny C.

From start to finish, Russell has been there to guide me through the law process and at no time was giving false hope or promises. He's been doing this for a long time and it shows. His calm demeanor and caring attitude helped to keep my family calm and prepared for the outcome we received. I was thoroughly shocked with our outcome and overwhelmed with joy. Russell was again there from start to finish and assisted me with choosing the correct path.

philip H.

Russell began representing me a few years ago for a simple motion that became a custody fight. He has been professional and responsive throughout the process. His calm demeanor through what at times, became very stressful helped me to keep perspective during a grinding legal process. Highly recommended to handle your family law needs.

Wayne G.

Mr. Amsberry graciously accepted my out of the area legal case when several other local attorneys would not. He was professional throughout the entire process. He prepared to take me through litigation, but ultimately helped me settle the matter to avoid a more lengthy ordeal. Thank you.

Christian B.

I recently lost my wife and JAG provided me recommendations on Mr. Amsberry. Highly professional and dedicated person. Incredible flexibility and passionate for what he does. Everything happened so fast and last minute but him and his team took care of everything right away and with care. Thank you for all the guidance and thanks to you my family is whole again. I recommend him and his team for all the hard work and positive results.

Emmanuel G.

I had the pleasure of working with Russell Amsberry from the Amsberry Law Firm for my recent divorce proceedings, and I cannot speak highly enough of his professionalism and dedication. From the moment I reached out to the firm, I felt like my case was in good hands.

Russell Amsberry demonstrated a level of care and empathy that truly set him apart. Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences one can face, but Russell guided me through every step of the process with patience and understanding. He took the time to listen to my concerns and priorities, and he always made sure I was well-informed about my options.

One of the things I appreciated most about working with Russell was his ability to set realistic expectations. He didn't sugarcoat the situation or make promises he couldn't keep. Instead, he provided honest and straightforward advice, which allowed me to make informed decisions about my case.

Throughout the entire process, Russell Amsberry remained accessible and responsive. He promptly answered my questions and addressed any concerns I had, which helped alleviate much of the stress associated with divorce proceedings.

Thanks to Russell's expertise and guidance, I was able to navigate the complexities of the legal system with confidence. I am incredibly grateful for his support during this difficult time, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and compassionate divorce attorney.

Jessica C.

I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. Russell Amsberry took on my last minute custody case with urgency and care. He truly cares for his clients and their families. Thanks to him my children and I won our case and we didn’t even have to step foot inside a court room. Thank you Russell for allowing my family to breathe easy! I will definitely be retaining Russell again if ever I am in need of a lawyer again!

ray J.

I had a divorce and child custody case and Mr. Amsberry helped me through all of it. He prepared me for court and I not only won the case, but felt seen and heard for the first time in my abusive relationship with my ex. He presented well at court and I am grateful for his help.

Update: Kathy is a GEM and I so appreciate how tirelessly she worked to help me put together all the documents needed for the case. She stayed many late nights and was patient, understanding and professional even when I needed some hand holding because of how overwhelming everything was. THANK YOU, Kathy!