The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC

I began working with Catherine Estrada after my original attorney left the firm in July, and I could not have asked for a better person to take over my case. She stepped into an already difficult divorce and immediately brought clarity, steadiness, and genuine support during one of the most stressful periods of my life.
Catherine has been incredibly patient, responsive, and thorough — especially as my ex-husband has made this process far more challenging than it needed to be. She consistently explains everything in a way I can understand, keeps me informed, and never makes me feel alone in navigating any part of this case.
Even though my divorce is still ongoing, Catherine has shown unwavering professionalism, compassion, and dedication to protecting my best interests. I truly feel supported and advocated for with her in my corner.
I highly recommend Catherine Estrada to anyone going through a difficult divorce or family law matter. She has been an absolute blessing throughout this process.

I cannot say enough about Derek and Aleea, they are literally life savers. From day one, they have been incredibly responsive and dedicated. I have called them first thing in the morning, and they have filed motions the very same day. Their urgency and commitment truly make you feel protected and supported.

What means the most to me is how they have helped me protect my son as if he were their own. They have taken the time to get to know him personally, and you can genuinely tell they care not just about the case, but about our family. That kind of compassion is rare.

There have been evenings when I’ve called with concerns, and they never rushed me. They took the time to listen, explain, and make sure I felt confident and informed. They are attorneys who truly care about their clients beyond the paperwork and court dates.

I would not step into custody court with anyone else. I am so grateful for Derek, Aleea, and their entire office. The support, responsiveness, and dedication we receive from them means more than I can put into words. We are incredibly thankful for everything they have done for our family.

I am grateful to have hired Derek S Ritchie his team highly professional legal associates. I would also thank Mr. Stephen Howes for his diligence and attention to detail in handling my case. I have and would recommend this Law Office for anyone seeking justice and transparency in their custody settlement.

Had a super old case from 2013, Contacted this firm, as well as others, they were the fastest to respond and have been amazing the entire time! I live in FL, have lived here since 2014, Had to get a Texas lawyer, that would help me! This firm is great! Took 1 month total, which I thought, was super fast! Got the result I wanted as well! DISMISSED! Love them, will use again if need be! Super fair pricing as well!

My experience with this law firm was absolutely amazing Catherine Estrada was the best attorney I have ever worked with she was there every time o needed her and the staff was quick and efficient with all my questions and concerns

Derrick is an great attorney, professional, easy to communicate with, and truly invested in my case. He kept me informed throughout the entire process and, most importantly, achieved the results I was looking for. I appreciate his hard work and dedication

I can’t thank The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie enough for everything they’ve done. My attorney, Stephen Howell, has been outstanding—professional, patient, and always keeping my best interests first. Jannelle Smith, the paralegal, has been incredibly responsive and organized, always making sure I understood every step of the process. And Rick Jiwani, who’s handled all the billing and invoices, has gone above and beyond to help make a stressful process easier to understand.

This whole experience has been overwhelming at times, but the entire team made me feel supported and confident through it all. I highly recommend them to anyone needing a strong, compassionate legal team in San Antonio.

Worst attorney and experience I ever had with a law firm. They literally will charge for anything and do nothing in return. I ended up arguing with my attorney that was later fired and let go from there firm. Lost over 10k don’t be a victim to this law firm.

You can not go wrong. Passionate and dedicated attorneys.

I turned to the Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie when I needed help with a family law matter. From my first call, the team’s empathy put me at ease. Vanessa handled my intake with warmth and efficiency, scheduling my first consultation within 24 hours of my initial outreach. Derek and his staff treated my case as if it was their only one. Their updates were timely, and tailored to my needs, I never felt like just another file, my concerns were genuinely heard. During negotiations and court appearances, Derek and his team delivered results beyond my expectations.
If you’re searching for legal advice who combines compassion with tenacity, I highly recommend Derek S. Ritchie and his team. The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie turned one of the most stressful periods of my life into a structured, hopeful journey and delivered an outcome I truly couldn’t have achieved on my own.