- In practice
- 37 years
- Languages
- English
- Reviews
- 3.4 (19)
- Last verified
- —
About
Ruth Yilmaz has practised law for 37 years, focusing on child custody, family matters in Houston. They represent individuals and families through an independent practice. Known for careful preparation and plain-language advice. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Child Custody in Houston · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials25 × 20%
Active licence on record but not yet verified against the issuing body.
- Texas licence — unverified
Relevant experience100 × 15%
34 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 34
Specialization100 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 2 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 2
Verified reputation56 × 15%
19 review(s) from 2 source(s), 4.443 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.23/5.
- Source #3: 3.417 effective reviews
- Source #4: 1.026 effective reviews
Professional recognition6 × 10%
1 recognition(s); weighted value 0.085.
- Family Law Fellowship (2018)
Relevant track record32 × 10%
4 sourced matter(s); weighted value 1.155.
- Protective order hearing (demo record) (2020)
- Adoption finalisation (demo record) (2024) — unverified
- Interstate custody jurisdiction dispute (demo record) (2023)
- Relocation dispute (demo record) (2024)
Client experience55 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 10
Profile & data quality70 × 5%
7 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Email
- Missing: Firm affiliation
Data freshness60 × 5%
Never verified; last updated 175 days ago (40% penalty).
- Updated: 2026-03-24
Ranking history
Position in child custody rankings in Houston, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | #3 of 12 | 56.4 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | State Bar of Texas | DEMO-US-104109 | 1989 | activeNot verified |
- J.D., Gulf State University Law Center (1988)
Recognition
Family Law Fellowship (2018)
Academy of Family Advocates (fictional)
Sourced matters
Adoption finalisation (demo record)
Houston tribunal · 2024 · Family
UnverifiedRelocation dispute (demo record)
Houston tribunal · 2024 · Child Custody
Interstate custody jurisdiction dispute (demo record)
Houston appellate court · 2023 · Family
Protective order hearing (demo record)
Houston appellate court · 2020 · Family
Reviews
3.4
19 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
3.5 from 10 reviews, 10 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
3.4 from 9 reviews, 0 verified
- Rachel L.23 Aug 2026Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Anika W.11 Jul 2026Unverified
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Marcus N.20 May 2025Unverified
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Ruth E.13 Apr 2025Verified client
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
- Sofia T.12 Mar 2025Verified client
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Lucas O.7 Feb 2025Verified client
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
Offices
HoustonMain office
669 Court Square, 77046
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 24 Mar 2026.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source10 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source9 records