Jaclyn Roberson

Top rated Family Law attorney in San Antonio, Texas

Roberson Duran Law, PLLC
Jaclyn Roberson
Roberson Duran Law, PLLC

Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning & Probate; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 2003

Education: Tulane University Law School

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
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Roberson Duran Law, PLLC

4230 Gardendale Rd
Suite 502
San Antonio, TX 78229 Visit website

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Jaclyn Roberson is an adept family law attorney and senior partner at Roberson Duran PLLC in San Antonio, Texas, providing judicious legal representation in matters such as divorce, child custody and support, and surrogacy. Moreover, she is well-equipped to handle complex estate planning issues, such as wills and trusts, as well as probate and guardianships.

A 2000 Bachelor of Journalism degree graduate from The University of Texas at Austin, Ms. Roberson spent a considerable amount of time building a tenable work ethic through her participation in organizations such as:

  • The President’s Student Advisory Committee
  • The National Association of Black Journalists
  • The Cabinet of College Councils
  • The University of Texas Leadership Board
  • The Communication Council
  • The Daily Texan

Ms. Roberson went on to attend the Tulane University Law School, where she bolstered her legal foundations through practical exposure in student organizations, including the Public Interest Legal Foundation, the Black Law Students Association, the Civil Litigation Clinic and the Tulane University Mediation Services, among many others. She received her Juris Doctor in 2003, and in the same year, she obtained her license to practice in Texas.

With a penchant for helping those in need, Ms. Roberson uses a compassionate approach to guiding her clients to greener pastures in their lives. She understands the stress that is induced during this difficult time, and she strives to take on all her clients’ legal burdens so they can focus on themselves and their loved ones. For her many contributions, she holds a perfect “10.0” rating on Avvo and hosts myriad positive client testimonials on the site as well.

Within her legal community, Ms. Roberson maintains close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, including the San Antonio Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas (board member of the African-American Lawyers Section), the Alamo Area Mediators Association and the San Antonio Black Lawyers Association. In addition, she is on the advisory board of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center and on the board of directors of the Texas Lawyers’ Insurance Exchange.

Practice areas

Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning & Probate

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Arbitration, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Law, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Trusts, Wills

  • 80% Family Law
  • 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 10% Estate Planning & Probate

First Admitted: 2003, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://rdfamilylawfirm.com/attorney/jaclyn-y-roberson/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Texas, 2003
  • The National Association of Black Journalists
  • Secretary, Law Practice Management Committee, State Bar of Texas (2020 – 2021)
  • Advisory Board Member, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center (2017 – present)
  • Director, Texas Lawyers Insurance Exchange, Board of Directors (2022 – present)
  • Chair, Advisory Board, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center (2021 – present)
  • San Antonio Black Lawyers Association
  • Alamo Area Mediators Association
  • Board Member, State Bar of Texas African-American Lawyers Section (2018 – present)
  • San Antonio Bar Association
Videos:
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Advanced Westlaw Certification in Statutory and Case Law Research
  • Trained as a Mediator, 2011
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Civil Litigation Clinic
  • The Communication Council
  • The University of Texas Leadership Board
  • The Cabinet of College Councils
  • The President’s Student Advisory Committee
  • San Antonio Community Law Center
  • Tulane University Mediation Services
  • Black Law Students Association
  • Public Interest Legal Foundation
Honors/Awards:
  • Distinguished Service Award, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, 2020
  • Fellow, San Antonio Bar Foundation, Class of 2023
  • Best Family Law Attorneys, A. Scene Magazine, 2022
  • Best Family Law Attorneys, A. Scene Magazine, 2015
  • President’s Award, San Antonio Black Lawyers Association Gala, 2022
  • Pillar of Citizenship, Northside Education Foundation Pillars of Character, 2022
  • “10.0” Rating, Avvo
  • 10 Years of Service as a Volunteer Mediator, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, 2021
  • Best Female Attorneys, A. Scene Magazine, 2021
  • Best San Antonio Lawyers, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2021
  • Best San Antonio Lawyers, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2020
  • Best San Antonio Lawyers, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2019
  • Best San Antonio Lawyers, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2016
  • Best Family Law Attorneys, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2021
  • Best Family Law Attorneys, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2020
  • Best Family Law Attorneys, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2019
  • Best Family Law Attorneys, S.A. Magazine, 2018
  • Best Family Law Attorneys, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2017
  • Best Family Law Attorneys, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2016
  • San Antonio's Top Attorneys, San Antonio Magazine, 2021
  • San Antonio's Top Attorneys, San Antonio Magazine, 2020
Educational Background:
  • William H. Taft High School
  • The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, Bachelor of Journalism, May 2000  
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Presenter, Level Up! Family Law Essentials 2023, Family Law Bar Association – San Antonio, Game Over: Succession Planning (2023)
  • Criminal Case Mediation Training
  • 4-Hour Domestic Violence Training for Family Law Mediators
  • Bexar County Children’s Court Mediation Training, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
  • 24-Hour Family Mediation Training, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
  • 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
  • Volunteer Mediator, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, 2011-present
  • Mediator, Texas Department of Insurance
  • Mediator, Jaclyn Roberson Mediation
  • Host and Panelist, San Antonio Bar Association Family Law Section, New Discovery Rules (2021)
  • Moderator, State Bar of Texas African-American Lawyers Section Annual Summit, Voting Rights: Election Protection of 21st Century Jim Crow (2021)
  • Speaker, San Antonio Black Lawyers Association, Back in Practice: Implicit Bias (2021)
  • Presenter, State Bar of Texas 46th Annual Meeting, Law Practice Management Track, Law Firm Compensation (2021)
  • Presenter, San Antonio Black Lawyers Association, Back in Practice (2021)
  • Presenter, 47th Annual Advanced Family Law CLE, Cultural Issues in SAPCR Cases (2021)
  • Presenter, Texas Legal Webinar, Estate Planning: Make Your Wishes Known (2021)

Office location for Jaclyn Roberson

4230 Gardendale Rd
Suite 502
San Antonio, TX 78229

Phone: 210-224-4077

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025

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