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Suzanne Schwab-Radcliffe
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Suzanne Schwab-Radcliffe

4.6
49 reviews

18333 Egret Bay Boulevard, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77058

Family Law, Guardianship, Probate, Wills and 36 more

About Suzanne Schwab-Radcliffe

Suzanne Radcliffe is an attorney with decades of experience in family law, helping clients through divorce, custody, and child support issues, as well as adoption and paternity cases. She also does Probate law, helping clients with wills, living wills, medical power of attorney and probating wills in Court. Suzanne is most proud of her work in helping children in abuse and divorce cases and the recognition she has received for doing this work.

Past Positions

• Galveston County District Attorney's Office, Chief, Family Law Division, Assistant District Attorney

• Former Associate Judge, 306th District Court, Galveston Co. 1997-2013

Classes & Seminars

• Lecturer, Protective Orders & Family Violence, Galveston County Law Enforcement Agencies, 1994

• Galveston County Family Ad Litem Seminar, 1995

• Family Violence Conference, Texas Council, 1995

• Family Violence, Area Health Education Center Conference, 1995 - 1997

Pro-Bono Activities

• Legal Mandates in the Court Systems for Children, CASA Program, Galveston County, 1995 - 1996

Honors

• Recognition for Outstanding Service to Children of Texas

• Galveston County Citizen of the Year

• Phi Delta Phi. Recipient: Outstanding Service Award, Victims of Family Violence, 1993, awarded by Galveston County Resource & Crisis Center

• Outstanding Young Lawyer's Award, Galveston County, 1994 - 1995, awarded by Galveston County Bar Association

• Lecturer: Protective Orders & Family Violence, Galveston County Law Enforcement Agencies, 1994

• Galveston County Family Ad Litem Seminar, 1995; Protective Orders, Galveston County Bar Association, 1995

• Family Violence Conference, Texas Council, 1995

• Family Violence, Area Health Education Center Conference, 1995 - 1997

• Legal Mandates in the Court Systems for Children, CASA Program, Galveston County, 1995 - 1996

• Associate Judge, 306th District Court, Galveston County

• Assistant District Attorney, Chief, Family Law Division, Galveston County District Attorney's Office, 1992 - 1997

• Recipient, Outstanding Service Award, Victims of Family Violence

Experience:

Family Law Associate Judge, 306th District Family Court, Galveston County, Texas – 1997-2013.

Solely responsible for hearings all CPS cases in Galveston County; Implemented Specialized Model CPS Court and Mediation in Galveston County, 1997.

Suzanne Schwab Radcliffe Attorney at Law P.L.L.C. 2007-Present

Galveston County Assistant District Attorney – 1991, Chief of Family Law Section, 1992-January 1997

Solely responsible for representing Galveston County Children’s Protective Service and obtaining Protective Orders

Family Law Mediator

Juvenile Judge Referee Substitute, Galveston County 1997-2013

Awards

Women’s Resource and Crisis Center Award – Outstanding Service to Victims of Family Violence and/or Sexual Assault

Outstanding Young Lawyer of Galveston County – 1994-4995

“Citizen of the Year” presented by Gulf Coast Board of NASWA (National Social Worker Association) 2004-2005

“Recognition for Outstanding Service to Children of Texas” November 2008, presented by DFPRS.

Professional Activities and Lectures:

Lecturer Advanced Family Law Conference, 1997, 1999 “Use of Protective Orders in Family Law Cases”

Lecturer, Texas Council on Family Violence State Conference – 1995, 2009

Frequent Lecturer, Galveston County Law Enforcement Agencies on Protective Orders, Family Violence – 1993-1996

Lecturer, AHEC Conference on Family Violence – 1995, 1996, 1997

Lecturer, Legal Mandates in the County Bar Association on Protective Orders, 1996, 2004

Lecturer, Galveston County Pro Bono CLE, February 2008

Lecturer, Galveston County Family Law Ad Litem Seminar – 1995, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011

Lecturer, Galveston County Family Law Sexual Abuse Seminar 2007, 2011

Frequent Lecturer, Justice of the Peace and Constable Training Center – 200-2004, 2007-2008, 2010

Keynote Speaker and Presenter at Professionalizing Child Welfare; Teaching and Training in the New Millennium Conference, Sponsored by University of Houston May 2013.

Legal Professional Associations:

Member, Galveston County Young Lawyers’ Association (President – 1994-1995, Secretary – 1992-1993)

Member, Galveston County Bar Association (Board of Directors) – 2004-2006

Member, Texas Young Lawyers Association Prevention of Domestic Violence Committee (Co-Chair of “Wear Down Domestic Violence”) – 1995

Member, State Bar Child Abuse and Neglect Task Force – 1995-2004

Member, 5B Grievance Committee – 1995-2002

Member, Burta Rhoades Raburn Family Law Inn of Court 2018-2020

Current Member, Texas State Bar Regional Grievance Committee – 2020-present

Board Member, Women’s Resource and Crisis Center – 1993-1997

Board Member, Big Brother Big Sister, 2010-2014

Founding Member, Galveston County Child Abuse and Neglect Task Force – 1993

Founding Member, Galveston County Child Advocacy Center, 1995

Founding Member, Galveston County National Adoption Day Celebration, 2007

Member, State Bar College 1997-present

Member Galveston County Bar Association – present

Appointed to Statewide Advisory Committee for the Parameters of Psychotropic Medication for Foster Care Children, 2012.

 

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Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
August 15, 2024
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If you are a man and in a custody situation you need to hire Suzanne to represent you!!! She was referred to me by a good friend of mine whom I trust who went to high school with her. He told me that she used to be a judge and I knew immediately that she would know how to handle my case. After I hired her, my neighbor, who was also a retired lawyer, told me that he knew of her and told me that she used to fight to bring even-fairness in the courts for fathers. I knew that I made the right decision with her. She created a bullet proof case that saved me thousands of dollars avoiding court by settling my case in mediation. I could not be happier with the outcome and I am so grateful that I had her support during my year long custody case. If you are a man, or you know a man who is a loving father and wants to protect their rights, then you need to contact Suzanne.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
February 03, 2023
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Going through a divorce is one of the hardest events in most peoples lives. Having a lawyer who is knowledgeable and fair makes the process a lot easier. Suzanne Radcliffe is one of the best in the business! Not only is she knowledgeable in the area of family law, she is determined to seek the best outcome for all involved!! I loved the fact that she is through and prepared! I have had to use her several times and each time she has given me her all and I was satisfied with the outcome of the case. I have recommended her to family members and others who found themselves in need of a divorce attorney. In addition to her ,she has exceptional office staff too!! I would definitely recommend Suzanne Radcliffe to anyone who needs a divorce attorney!

 
Divorce
Posted by Julissa
September 26, 2025
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I hired Suzanne Schwab-Radcliffe, a former judge, to represent me in a divorce matter and unfortunately had a very negative experience. In my opinion, she showed a lack took on a case above her competency, which left my case in poor standing. Despite paying her significant fees, about $13,000. I felt very little meaningful work was done on my behalf. When I eventually hired new counsel, they documented in writing the serious issues with how my case had been handled. For example, my new attorney wrote that, “The case was left unprepared and lacking critical groundwork,” and that “several important matters were neglected, requiring extensive correction.” This professional assessment confirmed my concerns and showed how inadequate her representation was. Please note, she kept a “thumb drive” with evidence to support my case set for trail which is my legal property and got away with it. I encourage anyone considering her services to look into why she is no longer a judge.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 8
    • Adoptions
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Annulment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Legal Separation
  • Restraining Orders
  • Other 24
    • Guardianship
    • Probate, Wills
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Foster Care
    • Grandparent Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Independent Adoptions
    • Interstate Child Custody
    • Interstate Support
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Name Changes
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Non- Traditional Family Law
    • Parental Rights
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDROs)
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Uncontested Divorce

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Texas
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. Mary's University School of Law
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Phi Delta Phi, Legal Honor Fraternity, American Jurisprudence Award, Torts
    Other Education
    Texas Christian University
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Galveston, Texas, November 19, 1965

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18333 Egret Bay Boulevard, Suite 110Houston, TX 77058U.S.A.

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    Suzanne Schwab-Radcliffe was admitted in 1991 to the State of Texas.
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    Suzanne Schwab-Radcliffe speaks Spanish and American Sign Language.
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    Suzanne Schwab-Radcliffe attended St. Mary's University School of Law.

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