Stanley-Wallace Law

On June 11, 2021 my wife (Savannah) and I held our baby boy, Reece, for the first and the last time. We were heartbroken but faithful that our God would make a way for us to conceive a son or daughter. We were fortunate to have a friend who offered to be a gestational carrier for us. We were prepared for the ups and downs of having to go through the process of surrogacy but nothing prepared us for the legality of what was to come, not even our first lawyer. We were blessed to have found Kristen Stanley-Wallace and her team at just the right time and she made sure everything was a seamless process once we transitioned from our first lawyer to her team. Given the complexity of Louisiana Surrogate laws we needed someone with an eye for detail and understanding of this specific category of Louisiana law. With her help we sit here, a year later, rocking our baby boy, Brooks, to sleep. We are so grateful for Kristen and her hardworking and dedicated team.

This brief review confirms Kristen-Stanley Wallace’s deep commitment to her clients in her family law practice. Mrs. Stanley-Wallace picked up the “ parts “ of our previous lawyer and followed “- through with the basics of our surrogacy process in an expedient, efficient, and professional manner. When our initial lawyer failed to complete our objectives ( birth certificate/name change ) in a timely manner ( 2yrs and no results ) we turned to Mrs. Kristen -Stanley Wallace who; in turn , completed theses objectives within 3 months. We, the Fontenot’s whole -heartedly recommend Kristen-Stanley Wallace for your family lawyer needs.

I came to her with what I felt was an impossible task. Kristen Stanley-Wallace and her team got me the help I needed for my special needs son. I will be forever grateful.

I cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Stanley-Wallace. She is bold, brave, compassionate, and welcoming. As I tell her, she is quite literally, a life-saver. My custody case came out of no where and was UGLY. I felt very intimidated by all of it, the thick stacks of papers, the confusing language, and the opposing counsel’s reputation of being a “pitbull” attorney. From day one, Kristen and her all female team made me feel comfortable sharing the truth about everything that was being used against me (the good, bad and the ugly… which really matters when your private life is being blasted in court). With her guidance, I felt strongly informed and prepared to speak up at each court date, and when I couldn’t, I felt complete trust in her representation knowing we had discussed everything thoroughly and she knew and supported where I stood.
I am very happy with how everything turned out, and I owe all my gratitude to Kristen for that. Even months after, she still helps when I need clarification or perspective on some custodial issue. Her replies are always impressively prompt for how busy she is, and genuine and heartfelt.

I have never in my life left any kind of review for anything, but I felt so compelled to do so after working with her and coming out a more confident parent than ever! Thank you Kristen!

I can't say enough positive things about Kristen and her firm. Kristen is extremely organized, shows up prepared and ready for battle! She will speak her mind (to you and the opposing party and that is what I respect most about her) and stick up for you to the bitter or sweet end!!! When choosing a lawyer there is always so many questions; will they nickel and dime you, do they truly have your best interest at hand, can I rely on them, etc. Kristen was exceptional on all aspects! To this day I can contact her and she is still prompt with her replies and truthful. I have recommended her to many friends and I'm sure they would say the same. She is worth every penny and someone I will continue to recommend when seeking legal advice.

With Kristen Stanley-Wallace law firm, I have SOLE custody, my ex has SUPERVISED visitations, and my daughter has MY Last Name (look up the Gerringer name change appeal 🍾).

With this team, I am always confident I will be led through the process with integrity, while looking at what is really best for my daughter and my overall financial, mental, and monetary resources.

Thank you for being a crucial part in changing our trajectory in life!

Attorneys are cold. The legal system is broken. Impartiality doesn’t favor the father in custody cases. These are a few of my preconceived ideas prior to meeting Kristen Stanley-Wallace and her wonderful staff. After years of operating under an outdated/unfavorable custody agreement and feeling stagnant in my personal growth as a father, I discovered KSW and her team by searching for legal help online. Her website provided detailed answers to outstanding questions via their “Blogs” section. I called to schedule an appointment and was met with such positive energy from Victoria (she has a way of providing a warm embrace that is needed in times of fear and uncertainty). From the first meeting with KSW, she listened. She became invested in my desire to simply be more present in my daughter’s life. I was transparent about my circumstance and my ultimate goals. For almost a calendar year, she stood by my side. I doubted myself, she reassured. I cried, she provided tissue. WE went through highs and lows – together. Victoria, Crystal, Trudy, Betsy and Kristen are all deserving of the utmost respect and admiration in their fields. To say I recommend this team would truly be an understatement, so I will wrap up my review with the following: KSW and her team has helped me reach each of my goals and just in time for Father’s Day. I look forward to turning the page on a new chapter in my life, one with the new-found belief and notion that when you surround yourself with brilliant individuals who listen, guide and operate in good faith and understanding, mountains can be moved, and love will always win.

If seeking guidance in the realm of family law I would highly recommend this law firm. Kristen is phenomenal because she brings a compassion along with intelligence to help you deal with what will probably be one of the more difficult times in your life. There is no doubt you may find yourself in a very tough position and Kristen will be open and honest on where you are and explain exactly what you need to do to get you where you want to be. The staff is second to none and they will work very hard for you. Be open and honest and trust this firm and they will help you in any way they can.

Kristen and her staff were very professional and helpful. She made the process of completing a Will and other important documents understandable and stress free.

My family came to Kristen and her team at a very difficult time. I can say that they gave us nothing but professional and competent representation throughout. When personal attention was needed, we got it. Thank you to Kristen, Amber, Tubbs and the entire team. You made a difference. 👏👏👏

The staff at Stanley-Wallace Law was excellent. They all were continually willing to help and truly took a caring and compassionate approach for my best interests. Their continual updates and general communication made this a first class experience. I recommend Stanley-Wallace Law to anyone needing legal assistance. Thank you Amber and the Stanley-Wallace Team!

Kristen handled my case very empathetically. She eased any concerns I had and thoroughly educated me on my case. Everyone at the office is kind and inviting. It was always nice to visit the office.

The entire staff is just so helpful & understanding. When I was stressed or didn't know the process, they explained every detail to me. Kristin fought for me!!! Trudy was such a blessing. She will type out every message you call about and get back with you. She doesn't just talk your call and forget about you. She will check every response on your behalf. Rebecca is just as helpful & very sweet & I thank you for all you did hun. They make you feel at home, like family. If I could give ten stars I would!!! If I forgot anyone, forgive me but I appreciate everyone of you so much!!

Kristen & her staff handled our request for a Last Will & Living Will along with the recommended Powers of Attorney with great patience, understanding and professionalism. My wife & I highly recommend this group for any family legal matters.

Kristen and her team were wonderful. They helped me thru a very difficult time. I felt like I was part of their family. The entire team always went above and beyond to answer any questions or help with any issue I needed addressed.

I would strongly recommend this law firm. I am very satisfied with my experience.

As a business owner I take our legal agreements very seriously. With that said it is absolutely not my area of expertise. I've worked with tons of different attorneys over the years each with a different experience. I can honestly say that working with Amber was one, if not the best experience I've had so far. She was extremely responsive, made sure she understood our needs every step of the way, and she delivered a finished product much quicker than we expected.

I am very pleased with Stanley-Wallace. The entire staff was friendly and professional. I used Amber for my business needs and she was great. They far exceeded my expectations and I will use them in the future if the need an attorney.

The team at Stanley-Wallace Law treats you like family. They are comforting while also being realistic and honest about the possibilities your case. They worked and fought hard for me in and out of court. They made a difficult process so much easier and my family is in a far more positive situation because of them. I highly recommend them.

She helped me through a very difficult time. She made the whole process as little painful as possible. Highly professional and I would definitely tell anyone needing to get a custody battle done to see her. Helped me tremendously with my granddaughters. Can't say thanks enough for all she and her staff have done.

I highly recommend Kristen and her team to anybody with legal needs. She walked me through every step of the process, gave me regular updates along the way, and was very reasonable and transparent with her fees.