Sinkin & Marvel

The Law Offices of Sinkin & Marvel traces its roots to a firm established in the 1970s. The original firm started out largely as a personal injury practice and in 1983 became Sinkin & Barretto. Thirteen years ago, Steven Sinkin started a large class action lawsuit which mandated interest on unpaid child support throughout Texas. See front page headlines. Karen Marvel, a former child support enforcement attorney for Bexar County and Texas Super Lawyer 2008 & 2009 Super Lawyers Magazine, joined the firm in 1997. When E.B. "Buddy" Barretto retired, the firm name changed to Sinkin & Marvel in 2007. Free Case Review

Our attorneys have established numerous precedents in child support enforcement cases broadening the time periods and scope of child support enforcement. This extensive success in the trial courts, appellate courts and Supreme Court of Texas on child support issues makes Sinkin & Marvel different from other Texas law firms. Additionally, our attorneys publish and lecture throughout the state on child support enforcement. We are recognized by other Texas lawyers as unrivaled leaders in this area of law. Free Case Review

Parents who struggled to raise children without support in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s are finally able to collect the payments they are owed and deserve. Our attorneys collected $620,000 in one case and frequently collect up to $200,000 in other cases. For parents who lost hope about recovering financial assistance, our Case Results are not only encouraging but also indicative of our commitment. We devote our efforts to maximizing returns (often with staggering results) and empowering child support recipients to receive the child support and respect they deserve. Representing clients throughout Texas, we end the hardship of unpaid child support by persisting until the entire amount has been paid. Free Case Review

Our Bexar County law firm offers legal services for Child Support Collection and Enforcement cases & Personal Injury cases. For more information on any of our legal services call us toll-free at (866) 993-CHILD (2445) or (210) 732-6000

Our Legal Team

Our firm's partners, Steven Sinkin and Karen Marvel, are a formidable team with a perfect complement of skills for child support collection and enforcement. Mr. Sinkin is a brilliant litigator and strategist who also served as a briefing attorney for the highest court in Texas. Mr. Sinkin is an exacting task master demanding preparation and perfection on each of his client’s cases. Mr. Sinkin has an extensive knowledge of the family code and all published cases involving child support. He litigates, writes, and lectures on child support throughout the state of Texas. Ms. Marvel's extensive understanding of child support law and knowledge acquired from working as a staff attorney in the Bexar County Domestic Relations Office provide valuable insight into the child support system. Free Case Review

Both attorneys are trial lawyers who represent clients in Texas state and federal courts, including the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Recognized for work in family law and appellate practice, Ms. Marvel was named a 2008 Texas Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Our firm uses the latest technology and databases to find assets that would otherwise remain hidden from child support collection. Our firm is equipped to handle the most complex cases. Using the latest accounting, computer, software and document–handling technology gives us a competitive edge and allows us to get quick results and clients to receive payments in a timely manner. Free Case Review

Our Location

Located in the Monte Vista historical district of San Antonio, the Law Offices of Sinkin & Marvel practices law in a landmark building constructed in 1904. Our firm handles child support enforcement cases anywhere in Texas.

Fees

Our law firm accepts child support collection and enforcement and personal injury on a contingency-fee basis. Business litigation cases are handled on an hourly fee basis.

Call (210) 732-6000 or toll-free (866) 993-CHILD to arrange a consultation. Free Case Review