Bandoske & Butler, PLLC

Reviews

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  Jason Strobel

  5 days ago
  5.0
  If you are searching for the best divorce attorney in San Antonio who is strategic, prepared, and fearless in court, Sammantha Rodriguez at Bandoske & Butler is exactly who you want on your side. Sammantha successfully defended me against a highly aggressive Motion to Enforce filed by my ex spouse and her attorney from an overpriced Dallas law firm. The motion attempted to paint good faith efforts as contempt and tried to weaponize the court system over issues that had already been addressed, corrected, or resolved. They demanded financial penalties, reimbursement claims without proper documentation, and enforcement of interpretations that did not match the language of the Mediated Settlement Agreement or the Final Decree. They sought to frame normal post divorce disputes as willful violations, while ignoring the actual record. It was excessive, distorted, and designed to intimidate. Sammantha did not flinch. From our first strategy session through the courtroom appearance, she demonstrated exactly what people search for when they look up “top divorce attorney San Antonio,” “best family law lawyer near me,” or “defense against motion to enforce Texas.” She was calm under pressure, deeply knowledgeable of Texas family law, meticulous with documentation, and completely prepared. In court, she dismantled each allegation point by point. She relied on facts, timelines, financial records, and the actual language of the decree. She separated emotion from evidence and exposed inconsistencies without theatrics. Judges respect that kind of precision. What impressed me most was her combination of strength and restraint. She did not escalate conflict. She did not posture. She let the record speak. She anticipated arguments before they were made and neutralized them with clarity and confidence. If you are dealing with a high conflict divorce, false allegations, contempt claims, property division disputes, child support enforcement issues, or an ex spouse attempting to weaponize the legal system, Sammantha Rodriguez is a powerful advocate. She is responsive, strategic, organized, and courtroom ready. Family law cases in Bexar County can become emotionally charged and financially draining. Having an attorney who is steady, intelligent, and prepared makes all the difference. Sammantha protected my rights, defended the integrity of the court orders, and ensured that truth prevailed. Five stars without hesitation.
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  Jewel Snell

  Dec 23, 2025
  5.0
  Best decision I made. I get to b a dad to my daughters. A million thank you’s wouldn’t be enough!
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  Tammy Mcdonald

  Sep 19, 2025
  5.0
  I cannot say enough wonderful things about Stephanie Bandoski. She is not only an incredible attorney but also one of the most caring, responsive, and approachable professionals I’ve ever worked with. She is always quick to respond, truly listens, and has a way of making me feel supported and understood—almost more like a trusted friend than just our attorney. Stephanie has a unique ability to navigate the challenges of a high-conflict custody case with strength and insight, while always keeping the children’s best interests at the heart of every decision. She has a calm, honest way of telling us when we are taking something too seriously or when we need to step back, and I value that honesty immensely. What stands out the most is how easy she is to talk to. She just gets it. Having someone who is both deeply professional and deeply human in such a stressful process has made all the difference for me and my family. If you are looking for an attorney who is compassionate, responsive, and genuinely invested in both your case and your well-being, Stephanie Bandoski is the one. She is simply amazing, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have her in our corner.
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  Lisa Garcia

  Sep 15, 2025
  1.0
  Legally Misrepresented. I hired Miss S. Rodriguez in 2024 to assist with a guardianship case and to address family custody issues. However, my experience with her has been frustrating and disappointing, a true nightmare. Throughout our engagement, I found myself constantly following up on emails because she would not reply or answer, weeks at a time as she rarely reached out proactively. Miss Rodriguez charged a $5,000 cap, but as mediation approached, I was shocked to receive an email informing me of additional retainer and a large additional fee for her participation in mediation which left me no choice but to pay her mediation as our mediation was two days away. This was contrary to our original agreement ( flat fee) During mediation, I felt completely unrepresented. She failed to advocate for me effectively, leaving me feeling defeated. In summary, I am extremely dissatisfied with Miss Rodriguez’s performance and she is aware. I have sent her several emails where Mr. Samantha Rodriguez was made aware of my dissatisfaction. Ms. Rodriguez told me to let her go, but she was already paid. She did not fulfill her promises, failed to use crucial documents, did not use my documents that she charged me for ( assault records of domestic violence ) and ultimately did not represent me adequately. My experience has left me feeling taken advantage of. I don’t mind paying an attorney but I needed one to REPRESENT me. I wasn't planning to post this review, but I gave Miss Rodriguez one last chance. Over a month ago, I sent her an email and a text, telling myself that if she replied, I would let this go. However, I have yet to receive a response or call. How did she allow me to agree to guardianship to my ex-husband who was arrested three times for domestic violence and abuse?? As a result, my ex-husband was granted guardianship, and I feel the court system did not consider the full facts of my case.She either held facts of my case to the court. How can this happen? I’m just in disbelief *** and the worst of this is the mediator Judge W…was a prior judge that issued his protective order that he violated and got arrested on. Make this make sense. He violated her order and her got awarded guardianship.
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  Frank “I Got a Guy Travel” Bellino

  Feb 10, 2023
  5.0
  This is the kindest attorneys office I have ever spoke to. They are very responsive

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