Key Law Office

San Marcos, TX

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50 reviews
4.7
Google Rating
83 reviews
Key Law Office

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Business Profile

Divorce lawyerDivorce serviceEstate planning attorneyFamily law attorneyMediation service

Review Snapshot

50
Total Reviews
High Confidence
0
Last 90 Days
Inactive
95%
Response Rate
Highly Responsive
12-Month Trend
Stable

Review Intelligence

Avg: 96/100
CommunicationOutcomeResponsivenessEmpathyExpertiseFeeTrialSatisfaction
Communication100
Outcome99
Responsiveness100
Empathy100
Expertise97
Fee Transparency89
Trial Experience91
Satisfaction94

Client Reviews

Wesley Arnold
4 months ago

If you want a law firm to represent you in a custody battle, get a custody agreement in place, then have them go after you representing the opposite party in a modification, then this is the place for you.

Venus Carter
4 months ago

I had a great experience with this law firm. I found myself in a complicated family situation. Jacob Dannen and his team made me feel like I was seen. They did their job by presenting evidence and helping me resolve the legal situation I was in. They were amazing at communication and were very open to answer any questions I had in a timely manner. I am very thankful to have had a team like them on my side.

Response from owner

Venus, thank you so much for those kind words. We're glad Jacob and the team could help you through such a difficult time, and we really appreciate you recognizing our commitment to clear communication every step of the way.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Key Law Office

Rhett Ryan
5 months ago

Key Law Firm did an excellent job handling my family law needs in a timely and effective manner. Caleb Hudgens was my attorney and he did an exceptional job representing me and my family in a complicated custody case. I highly recommend this firm for your family law needs! Sincerely, Rhett Ryan

Response from owner

Thanks Rhett! Caleb worked hard to navigate that complicated custody case for you, and we're glad we could get it resolved effectively and on your timeline.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Key Law Office

Sara Murphy2 photos
6 months ago

Mr. Keys has been an absolute blessing to my children and our livelihood. Him and his team are incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and always keeps the children’s best interests at the center of everything they do. He took the time to truly listen, explain the process clearly, and advocate with both professionalism and empathy. I am beyond grateful for him and his team's guidance and support during such an important time. Hands down the best law firm in Buda — I would highly recommend Mr. Keys and his team to anyone needing an attorney who genuinely cares.

Response from owner

Sara, thank you so much for trusting us with something as important as your children's wellbeing. Knowing that we could provide both the legal advocacy and emotional support your family needed means everything to us. We're grateful to have been part of this chapter with you.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Key Law Office

Lee SmithLocal Guide
6 months ago

Mary Kate Brown was fantastic!! She was a tremendous help settling my father’s estate and helping my mom to prepare a will. Would highly recommend her and will definitely use her services for my own estate planning. Thanks again.

Response from owner

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Lee. We appreciate your trust in our services and are glad to hear that we could assist your family during this important time. <br><br>– Key Law Office

Stephanie Funkhouser1 photo
7 months ago

I’ve worked with Mary Kate Brown twice now. Once, with the complicated estate of a relative, and the other with a revocable trust. She was professional and prompt with her work and I absolutely recommend her to anyone needing any of these services.

Response from owner

Thank you, Stephanie, for your wonderful feedback. We appreciate your trust in our services and are glad to hear about your positive experiences. Your recommendation means a lot to us. <br><br>– Key Law Office

Larry Piltz
7 months ago

Chris Ervin of Key Law Office is a very good comunicator, who was very intuitive and thorough in assessing my needs as a client. He's patient and well-organized. He's both friendly and professional. I went into my consultation appointment with doubts and emerged feeling understood and supported. I look forward to moving forward and through the important steps Chris outlined for me.

Response from owner

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We appreciate your trust in our firm and are glad to hear that you felt understood and supported during your consultation. <br><br>– Key Law Office

Jesse Lewis
8 months ago

I appreciate the efficiency and attention to detail I experienced with Sarah and her team . The clear and timely communication helped to put me at ease and know that I was in good hands. Sarah made what could be a difficult and stressful situation much more manageable. The folks at Key Law office listened to my thoughts and concerns and actively sought to understand our unique situation. I only wish I had found Sarah and Key Law Office sooner!

Response from owner

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Jesse. We are glad to hear that our team's efficiency and communication made your experience more manageable. Your trust in us is greatly appreciated. <br>– Key Law Office

Peter Dedek
8 months ago

I hired the Key Law Office to help process my mother's estate. I had a very good experience with my primary attorney, Mary Kate Brown, who was friendly, competent, and efficient, and with the Key Law Office as a whole. I highly recommend them.

Response from owner

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Peter. We appreciate your trust in our firm and are glad to hear about your positive experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us. <br><br>– Key Law Office

Robert Wohlleber
8 months ago

We were extremely pleased with the assistance provided to us by Mary Kate Brown. She is personable, friendly and very professional in her work. Mary Kate helped us plan the next phase of our life. We learned a lot from our experience. Thank you Mary Kate!

Response from owner

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Mary Kate provided you with exceptional assistance during this important phase of your life. Your trust in us is greatly appreciated. <br>– Key Law Office

Ralph Macias
8 months ago

Mary at Key Law Office was very helpful in making our estate planning easy. Mary is very knowledgable in all aspects of the process and was able to answer all of our questions. If anyone is unsure like my wife and I were about someone who can help with our estate panning, I highly recommend Mary Brown becasue she was thorough and took the time to explain everything in detail.

Response from owner

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Ralph. We're glad to hear that Mary Kate made your estate planning experience smooth and informative. Your trust in our services is greatly appreciated. <br><br>– Key Law Office

D T
9 months ago

Mary Kate has been extremely helpful and I appreciate her assistance. She is not the type of attorney full of attitude and condescension, Mary was eager to understand the needs, dove deep into detail, and provided specific suggestions and solutions to the problem at hand. I am glad to have been able to work with an A+ attorney like her.

Response from owner

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear that Mary Kate's attentive and detailed approach made a positive impact on your experience. We truly appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

Melissa Sipes4 photos
9 months ago

I love this law firm, originally Alicia was my attorney but has since been elected to be a judge. It speaks volumes in how she handled my case. I never had to ask where the progress was on my case, they were very proactive in the process.i was sent bi weekly itemized bills. Everything was black and white which is exactly what I needed.I would absolutely recommend them.

Response from owner

Thank you so much, Melissa! We're delighted to hear that you appreciated Alicia's handling of your case and that you found our proactive approach and detailed billing helpful. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Martha Gonzalez
10 months ago

Mary Kate is an exceptional family attorney. She diligently prepared all our family’s legal documents, including wills and power of attorney, within the specified timeframe. When we met with her for final signatures, she comprehensively explained each page. Her pleasant and personable demeanor made the process enjoyable. .

Response from owner

Thank you so much for your kind words, Martha! I'm glad to hear that Mary Kate made the process of preparing your family's legal documents pleasant and seamless. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we're grateful to have been able to assist you.

Neil Struebing
10 months ago

Both Dorie and myself are very satisfied with the professional and speedy response that was given to our estate planning. Everything was explained thoroughly and easily understood. Thank you for a pleasant experience! Dorie and Neil Struebing

Response from owner

Thank you, Neil and Dorie, for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found our estate planning services professional and easy to understand, and we appreciate the opportunity to assist you both.<br><br><br>Sincerely,<br>Key Law Office

Falon Newton
11 months ago

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Mary Kate. She is beyond efficient in her work, very well at communication and incredible at what she does. Anyone would be pleased to have her as an attorney. I am forever grateful for her and what she has done above and beyond for me and my family.

Response from owner

Thank you, Falon, for your kind words about Mary Kate. We're thrilled to hear that her efficiency, communication, and dedication made such a positive impact on you and your family. Your satisfaction is our priority!<br><br><br>Sincerely,<br>Key Law Office

Ryan ShepherdLocal Guide
11 months ago

I retained Key Law Firm expecting competent representation and proactive legal advocacy. Instead, I encountered persistent breakdowns in communication, lack of follow-through, and minimal initiative from my attorney. On several occasions, I was forced to draft my own legal correspondence after being ignored—only for it to be sent without further action or clarification. Most concerningly, I was not adequately informed of the legal consequences of signing a key document, despite raising specific concerns. I was left to discover the impact after the fact—something I never would have agreed to had I been properly advised. When I expressed confusion or urgency, I was met with dismissiveness or delayed responses, rather than solutions. While the firm may argue their legal advice was intended to avoid escalation, they offered no practical alternatives or protective measures when I expressed discomfort or risk. Another attorney in the firm candidly admitted that some key steps were overlooked and that my concerns were valid—confirming what I had suspected all along. In the end, I felt unprotected, under-informed, and responsible for managing the very case I was paying someone else to handle. I would caution others to seek representation elsewhere, especially if your situation demands clarity, assertiveness, and consistent legal support.

Response from owner

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take concerns of this nature very seriously, and we are sorry to hear that you felt your experience with our office did not meet your expectations. At Key Law Office, we emphasize communication, thorough preparation, and client-centered advocacy. It is deeply concerning to us that you left feeling under-informed or unsupported.<br><br>Family law is, by its very nature, a difficult process where tensions often run high. We understand that the stakes are deeply personal and that frustrations with the process—or with the other side—can sometimes be directed toward counsel. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing good, objective advice, even when that advice may be difficult to receive, because our goal is always to help clients make informed decisions and to pursue the right course of action.<br><br>We also want to be clear: never in the history of our practice have we permitted or required a client to draft any legal document. All filings, correspondence, and legal drafting are completed by our attorneys and legal staff. Additionally, we have firm policies in place regarding prompt follow-up to client communications, and those policies are diligently enforced across our office.<br><br>While confidentiality prevents us from addressing the specifics of your case in a public forum, we do want to reassure both you and future clients that our attorneys take seriously the responsibility of ensuring clients understand the legal implications of any documents they sign and the strategic options available to them. We continuously review our processes to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.<br><br>We welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly, in a confidential manner, to better understand your experience and to address them constructively. Our commitment remains the same: to provide clear communication, diligent advocacy, and objective legal advice, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Jim Rutledge
1 years ago

Wish I could give them more stars!! They listen and respond quickly. We needed to set up a trust and the process was simple, quick and effortless.

Response from owner

Thank you, Jim, for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that our team made setting up your trust a simple and efficient experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority!<br><br><br>Sincerely,<br>Key Law Office

Linda Morton2 photos
1 years ago

We have had the pleasure of working with Mary Kate Brown for a couple years at Key Law office in Buda, TX. She is extremely professional, friendly and explains everything in common language non-lawyers understand. Highly recommend her services.

Response from owner

Thank you, Linda, for your glowing recommendation of Mary Kate Brown at our Buda office. We're thrilled to hear how her professionalism and clear communication have positively impacted your experience. Your support means a lot to us!<br><br><br>Sincerely,<br>Key Law Office

Joe Olson
1 years ago
Response from owner

Thank you, Joe, for your outstanding 5-star review! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.<br><br><br>Sincerely,<br>Key Law Office

Contact

Address
1760 Ranch to Market Rd 967 Suite A, Buda, TX 78610

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