Law Offices of Mari Garza and Lynn Peach, PLLC

This law office is very professional. Both lawyers and paralegals made me feel comfortable and important. Any questions i had were respectfully answered and quickly delivered to me. Its very obvious they know what theyre doing as well and very kind to their clients. Never once received sass or annoyance, just very professional, smart, and hard working people.

Firstly, let me acknowledge that family law is an inherently negative process and, while I recognize that, Lynn and her team made it exponentially more stressful than it could have been. My case wasn't big; I didn't put down tens of thousands of dollars for a retainer. Which is why, I believe, I was treated like a second class client. When I would ask for an update, I was told that Lynn was in court or had a deadline coming up so I'd have to wait. I was very patient for 6+ months...I understood that the holidays caused delays, I empathized when their whole office got sick in January, I accepted further setbacks when I was told opposing counsel was on vacation, I tolerated Lynn's various discovery deadlines and court dates (unrelated to my case). But eventually, my patience waned. Trying to touch base on my case, I asked for a phone call. I was brushed off due to her other work demands or flat out ignored. After 3 failed attempts for a phone call meeting, I gave up and resorted to emails only...which lead to a host of other problems including miscommunication, further delays, and (of course) a large bill.9 out of 10 documents I received were sloppily done with very little attention to detail. I had to point out common grammar mistakes and, more often than not, there were important parts of the motions/orders written incorrectly or simply did not reflect what we had discussed. (E.g. One of the first order versions sent to me, the terms 'respondent' and 'petitioner' were mixed up thereby identifying each party incorrectly. Another where the county was incorrect. Another where the motion was for a divorce (I've never been married). And, sadly, I have more examples but won't list them here.PRO TIP- When you receive documents to review, the files must be downloaded to your device or the formatting will be off (previewing alone will mess with the formatting). I learned this at the very end of my case. Had I been told this prior, it would've saved me time, money and frustration. Their billing practices are another problem. I once sent an email very clearly asking 4 questions; I labeled then 1., 2., 3., & 4. Their reply? One sentence telling me they haven't worked on my case and, later that day, I received an invoice for $15. While I will gladly pay for services rendered, $15 just to tell me no work had been done does not sit right with me. Additionally, some invoices are nondescript. I've received invoices for 'Staffing' or 'Correspondence' or 'Email'. Which left me with questions such as: What correspondence? To whom was the email? And what exactly does 'Staffing' even mean? Sometimes I'd ask for an explanation, one time I even received one! But, for the most part, my inquiries would be left unanswered or I was too afraid to ask for fear of being billed for the billing details (which should've been included in the first place). If you hired this firm and are in a similar situation, I'm sorry. If you want to get your case worked on, you have to beg and plead and keep on top of them constantly, all of which is going to cost you money. In the end, it took 8 months, thousands of dollars, countless emails and a global pandemic (when their office was slow because courts were closed) to finally reach a resolution in my case. Had my persistence and the COVID-19 quarantine not occurred, I truly believe I'd still be in the midst of this nonsense. So my advice is this: Unless you have unlimited resources and time, find another attorney that actually cares and has time for you. And if you're dealing with custody issues, do NOT pay attorneys to negotiate on your behalf. Submit discovery then go to court and/or mediation - it'll save you time, money, and sanity in the long run.

LONG STORY SHORT!!! If they upset you in anyway expect to be worked with twice as hard. And they will find a way to fix things or do the most to achieve the best for their client. Thanks So Much!!!!

Get this lawyer for the ex you hate. We went here for a consult after the state refused to go after my ex (who held a professional license) for child support because he does not file taxes and failed to show up for mediation. We had a screenshot of him admitting he worked under the table, a form he had signed for a state health department claiming he was paying child support that he never did, and his professional license number. We consulted with MS. PEACH. She was very certain about our case and gave us full confidence we could win.We cashed in our retirement to pay them, and were asked for payments of several hundred more at least 3 times over the next 6 weeks. Our case was also handed off to MARI without our knowledge or prior consent, because, 'Ms. Peach had a big criminal case that she needed to focus her attention on.'My ex got a lawyer to prove that he couldn't pay child support (let that irony sink in), and claimed the lawyer was funded by a 'church' - which his parents were 'pastors' of. So the funds were either misappropriated or the 'church' was a feeble cover.At this point, the story COMPLETELY changed and Mari started trying to coerce us into non-suiting the case. We met with her twice in person to discuss our concerns that the case was not progressing and that we felt lied to because now she was telling us to pretend we'd never made any motion against him. Non suiting the case meant we had wasted all that money for a lawyer with no results to show for it, except that now he could sue is for visitation.When we told Mari we were not comfortable with this and this was nothing like our consult, she had the nerve to tell us that 'she wasn't the one whom we had consulted with' (ya, cuz we signed up with MS. PEACH) and that if my ex went after us for visitation, it was our fault for ever opening the case.It was a disaster start to finish, and one of my biggest regrets is ever trusting this practice, who only wants money and then rolls over the instant things don't go their way, or will pass your case off and then act like it's your fault.I can't speak to Ms. Peach's work, because our case was not big and profitable enough for her, but Mari is a disaster and I would only recommend her for someone you hate.

Lynn Peach seamed wonderful at first, but was hard (and expensive!) to get ahold of. I couldn't afford for her to represent me at mediation, and when I asked what the next step was, it took almost 3 months for a response. I've been waiting for the rest of the money for the original retainer for almost 2 months now. I will be filing a grievance with the Texas Bar Association.

By far the best family lawyer I know, Mari has been working with my family for years she made me feel at ease in a very nasty situation. 4 years later and now have full custody of my child with all right. She helped make all of this possible. Her and her team are very professional and very approachable. They helped the whole way, answered all questions. I recommend them to anyone looking for a great family lawyer!!!

I was represented by Mari Garza In a very complicated custody battle for my son. All I can say is she beyond exceeded my expectations! They answered every single question I had in a timely manner. I would like to give a huge thank you to DENISE GARCIA, Mari's paralegal for dealing with my questions and concerns she did an amazing job keeping me informed. I have hired other law firms before and it was a waste of money. With Mari Garza I knew exactly were my funds went, and I can honestly say if I ever need legal representation again I will only use Mari Garza. I believe that winning my case was a team effort. I provided as much information as I could and we all worked together to get the best outcome for my child. I cannot express how thankful I am to both Mari & Denise Thank you!

I felt like Lynn genuinely empathized with just how insane the system works. She and her staff did a great job for me.

Lynn Peach is such an easy person to talk too. She has looked over court documents and has given us great advice on how to proceed with our case. She is honest and I would recommend her to anyone dealing with family court issues.

Amazing, professional, and above my expectations! I was referred to Mari from a friend who knew I needed an assertive attorney to advocate for my daughter in court. I needed my daughters visitation with her father modified, and I knew not just anyone would do. During my consultation with her I knew she would be the one do get it done. Her compassion for my situation, and knowledge of the law was impressive and put me at ease. Her, and her paralegal Denise were always available anytime I had a question, or concern. The entire office is great. From the receptionist, to anyone who answers their phone. My questions and/or concerns are always answered. No matter how big, or small. Mari was always prepared and two steps ahead. She went in hard for me, and we got everything we asked for. If you want an attorney who actually cares, and takes the time to see your case through, I highly recommend Mari Garza!

When I had some legal issues, Ms. Peach was there for me and my family and genuinely cared for us. She knew my character and what I was willing to do in court and not. She wanted the best for my family and helped us all acquire that. She was a light in a dark situation and helped keep us positive. I'm excited for this office and can't wait to see how they will thrive.

Excellent law firm. Lynn Peach has been our family's attorney for nine years and has handled several matters for us. We have found her advice to always be sound. You can trust that she always acts in the best interest of her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her or her partner.

All I know is that if anything were to 'go down' in Hays County, I would certainly want Lynn Peach on my team. Without a doubt the most highly recommended attorney in Hays County.

Staff is very friendly and quipped to handle a range of issues. I came to her for my Divorce, and they were also very helpful with Child Custody as well. Will definitely refer her to my friends!

Lynn Peach is an excellent Family Law attorney. She helped me to achieve a reasonable settlement in my Divorce and Child Custody proceedings. Should I have any issues related to the custody of my children in the future, I will be using the Law Offices of Mari Garza and Lynn Peach.

The services that the Law Offices of Mari Garza and Lynn Peach are EXCELLENT!!! , the staff is very professional, courteous, helpful and considerate to the situation. They clearly go above and beyond to assist and make sure you feel like you are receiving the right help. The communication is great and get clear and timely updates with the progress of the case. This is the law firm you need to represent you!!

Not to discredit male attorneys; however when it came to my case: a single mom who is a victim of domestic violence trying to find liberation through legal full custody, I cant help but continuously be grateful to the legal aid of Mari Garza. When I had already presented my petition to 3 other local attorneys they all advised me that joint custody was the only realistic option. I wondered how in only 30 minutes that was determined, yet when speaking with Mari she gave me the hope of being able to be free again, to be able to live my life without feeling scared anymore. Mari and her associates made my full custody possible. While Mari remained professional and strong for me, she was always empathetic and always available for me when I had doubts or concerns. She made sure to think of every possible obstacle we might face in court and readily prepared me to make sure I was able to effectively and keep focused on how to represent myself accurately. The day of the trial I felt like I had a family member next to me, not a lawyer. To this date I am forever grateful and without hesitation can say that Mari Garza truly looks out for the best interest of her clients.

I LOVE the people at this office! I previously had someone else representing me and was not treated well. Lynn and Mari know what they are talking about and truly cared about me. The staff is responsive and attentive to my every need. If you need an excellent family attorney, call these two!

Mari and her staff where amazing to me during my divorce process. Mari is very understanding, compassionate, caring and knows how to handle any situation that may arise. Her knowledge and expertise is a great asset to have with an attorney. I highly recommend her and her staff.

The staff is very professional and friendly. Ms. Peach consulted with me and made sure I completely understood my options for my case. I was kept informed throughout the duration of my legal matter. I am so thankful I was referred to this office. I would highly recommend.

These fierce woman will represent you to the fullest. They are excellent lawyers with the utmost integrity. Hiring this firm was the best decision I ever made!

The attorneys in this office are amazing! Lynn peach went over and beyond to help us during a difficult time. We would definitely recommend her and Ms. Garza to anyone looking for a team with such professionalism and care.

Lynn Peach successfully represented me in a civil case in district court, and I never doubted that she was right choice. Mari Garza and Lynn Peach have outstanding reputations in Family Law, and they run a good practice. When people ask for recommendations, they are top of my list.

I needed a lawyer when circumstances changed involving my original divorce decree that required an amendment. I needed standard Texas child support and standard Texas visitation for our child now included in the orders. Mari was very understanding and sympathetic to my situation and did an amazing job helping me through the process!

Mari Garza and her staff were of great help to me during my divorce/custody case. They met each and everyone of my needs in a very timely and professional manner. Beautiful family oriented environment as well.

Very well prepared and knowledgeable. Provide excellent customer service and keep clients informed throughout the process. You will be superbly represented with this firm in your corner.

If you want a professional firm that will get to know you and your case on a personal level then Mari Garza and Lynn Peach are your best choice. Call the firm and you get the attorneys. Hard to find this type of service nowadays.

My granddaughter was in an awful situation. Mari Garza went to war for me and I got custody. Mari listened to my concerns and took action immediately. I never had to wonder what was going in my case. I was always protected and very well informed. Her staff is top notch.

To anyone needing any family law needs I wouldnt go anywhere else Lynn and everyone in her office has gone above and beyond for me and has fought tooth and nail for my daughter the dedication and integrity that not only that she and her associates have theyre very kind and loving people caring and fight for the truth and what is right Words cant describe what they have done for me and my family and keep doing god has truly blessed me with a great attorney and associates !

Great place for help

Lynn has been helpful, prompt and courteous. She really listened to my needs when filing for divorce. I would totally recommend Lynn and Mari to anyone looking for an attorney who goes above and beyond.

Amazing experience, very friendly and helpful people.

AMAZING STAFF, IF YOU NEED AND ATTORNEY THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO, REFFERED BY DENISE GARCIA. VERY ATTENTIVE AND GREAT!

Love this law firm! They listen and Care. The staff is attentive and quickly responds.

Lynn is very dedicated and runs a great office. The people we have referred to her are always pleased with her work.

Lynn is exactly who you want in your corner when it comes to your legal needs. Highly recommend her!

The Law Offices of Mari Garza and Lynn Peach and staff are attentive, caring, & knowledgeable. Excellent service and care!

Garza and Peach have a great reputation, do good work, and have a fantastic support staff.

Great firm with a great reputation.

Excellent firm, very knowledgeable.

Mari is absolutely amazing!! Started my case with her at another firm and ending up switching firms to follow her. She followed through with all promises and I definitely recommend her!!