Deanna L. Whitley

Top rated Family Law attorney in San Antonio, Texas

The Whitley Law Firm, P.C.
Deanna L. Whitley
The Whitley Law Firm, P.C.

Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 1992

Education: St. Mary's University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2025

The Whitley Law Firm, P.C.

2206 E. Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78203 Visit website
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With a compassionate presence combined with vigorous zeal to see her clients free of their legal woes, Deanna L. Whitley uses her shrewd legal acumen to help them move forward in their lives. The owner of The Whitley Law Firm, P.C., in San Antonio, Texas, she handles complex family law matters such as divorce and separation, child custody and support, and all other aspects of the aforementioned practice area.

Ms. Whitley completed her undergraduate studies in 1989, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas A&M University and went on to enroll at the St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she bolstered her legal acumen and talents. She received her Juris Doctor in 1992, and in the same year, she obtained her license to practice law in Texas. During her time in law school, she was the recipient of the Woodley Award and was included in the National Dean’s List.

Throughout her illustrious, 30-plus years of experience, Ms. Whitley has garnered the adulation of her peers and many prestigious legal organizations, including being selected as a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and holding a “Superb” rating on Avvo, as well as numerous positive client testimonials on the latter site.

Ms. Whitley maintains close affiliations with myriad legal organizations such as the Federal Bar Association, the San Antonio Bar Association, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas and the International Collaborative Law Institute. Within the State Bar of Texas, she is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, the Criminal Justice Section, the Juvenile Law Section, the Appellate Section and the Family Law Section.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 1992, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.whitleylawfirmpc.com/about-us/attorneys/deanna-w...

Bar / Professional Activity

  • State Bar College, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Appellate Practice & Advocacy Section, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, LGBT Section, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Juvenile Law
  • State Bar of Texas, School Law
  • San Antonio Bar Association, Member
  • St. Mary’s University School of Law Alumni Association
  • Texas A&M University Former Students Association
  • Pro Bono College, Member
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • American Inns of Court, Member
  • Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Chapter, Member
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Collaborative Professionals of San Antonio

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Y.M.C.A. Basketball Coach

Honors

  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, United States, Martindale-Hubbell, 2010
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, United States, Martindale-Hubbell, 2009
  • AVVO Client Choice Award, 2013
  • Included in the list of Super Lawyers
  • Top Contributor Award, 2013
  • S.A. Scene Magazine-Best Lawyers in San Antonio, Family Law, every year since 2008

Educational Background

  • Texas A&M University - Bachelor of Arts in History, 1989

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • Paternity Suit of First Impression chosen as noteworthy cases in 2016-2017.
  • Bexar County District Court, First Same-Sex Divorce, Argued, 2014.

Office location for Deanna L. Whitley

2206 E. Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78203

Phone: 210-963-9934

Selections

9 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2025

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