Attorney Profile

Damaris A. Chavez is a dedicated attorney who focuses on effectively representing her client’s rights and interests. Her mission is to offer comprehensive and sound legal advice by educating her clients about the law. She encourages settlements through competent negotiation and mediation, while always being prepared to fight aggressively in court.

Attorney Chavez practices primarily in Family, Immigration and Criminal law. Having opened the Law Office of Damaris A. Chavez in August of 2013, she handles a wide variety of cases and has built a strong record of legal success. Her clients are so consistently pleased with her representation that a large percentage of her business are by way of referrals.

Damaris’ commitment to her clients, and to the practice of law, has led to a successful career in Pasadena, Texas. She serves a variety of different clients, including those who reside in the local area, from Harris and its contiguous counties, and occasionally clients from out of state.

Attorney Chavez has always been devoted to helping the community by engaging in diverse volunteer programs. During her college years at the University of Houston – Downtown, she volunteered with The Bridge, a shelter for battered women, and also for Crossroads, an agency whose purpose is to prevent and reduce youth involvement in the juvenile justice system. During law school, Damaris joined Child Advocates, an agency who uses volunteers as a voice to protect children who are suffering from abuse, and Catholic Charities, a non-profit organization geared toward helping those with immigration issues.

Attorney Chavez understands that resolving a legal matter can be a daunting task for a person who is not familiar with our legal system. Given her experience in the areas of family, immigration, and criminal law, she has helped many people with the most complex of legal issues. Damaris is not only sensitive to her client’s needs and desires, but she is ready and more than willing to dispute your case.

EDUCATION AND CLERKSHIPS

• J.D., South Texas College of Law, 2012,
• B.S., University of Houston – Downtown, 2008, summa cum laude
• Judicial Intern to the Honorable David Mendoza, 178th Judicial District Court, Jan-July 2012
• Judicial Intern to the Honorable Sherry Y. Dean 309th Judicial District Court, Jan-July 2012

COURT ADMISSIONS

• Licensed to practice law in Texas Courts by the Supreme Court of Texas
• United States District Court – Southern District of Texas

ASSOCIATIONS

• State Bar of Texas
• The College of the State Bar of Texas
• Mexican American Bar Association of Houston
• Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
• American Immigration Lawyers Association

LANGUAGES

• English
• Spanish