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The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLC

Family law attorney · White Oak, TX · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%60+38.1Reliability 28%39+11Replies to reviews 8%77+6.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty29−7.1Experts Score= 48Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.48SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#43 of 48 divorce lawyersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 11%
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · 6 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
15%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
35%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLC at a glance

Google reviewers rate the firm 4.7 out of 5 based on 63 reviews, with the owner responding to 35% of them. Clients frequently describe the attorneys and staff as compassionate, professional, and responsive, noting that they maintain clear communication and provide timely updates during divorce, child custody, and adoption cases. While most feedback highlights the team's dedication and reasonable pricing, a small number of low-star reviews criticize specific attorneys for providing poor legal advice and appearing indifferent to client concerns.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 63 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 63 Google reviews (48 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 35% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 10, 2026.
  • Service: Divorce Lawyer serving White Oak, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other divorce lawyers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and replies to reviews; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction60Reliability39Craft & service99Value–Momentum29Replies to reviews77Satisfaction: 60 (median 83)Reliability: 39 (median 73)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Momentum: 29 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 77 (median 64)
The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLCDivorce Lawyers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLC: 60/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLC: 39/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.D
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 90.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLC: 29/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLC: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 64.B
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Star ratings

63 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5790%
  • 4 stars23%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star46%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 48 written reviews

  • Praise7394%
  • Complaints56%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2431%
  • Would recommend1924%
  • Communication912%
  • Honesty & trust912%
  • Quality & results810%
  • Speed & response79%
  • Price & value23%

What customers talk about

We read 48 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Candace, your entire staff were so very helpful and kind.”
  • “If you’re looking for a team that will fight for you and provide the tough love and guidance you need throughout the process, I can’t recommend them enough.”
    “Will never recommend her unless I guess ur coated down w money take ur chances somewhere else because Candace Cotton is not helpful and does not care…”
  • “Christina listened to my desires and worked hard to get me what I needed.”
  • “The Hollwarth Law Firm is a standout in family law: deeply knowledgeable, consistently thoughtful, and trusted for high-quality work over many years.”
  • “The process was stress-free and I highly recommend Hollwarth Law Firm for their outstanding service.”
    “Terrible advice wasted my money and misguided me.”
  • “After our consultation we immediately submitted payment and they immediately went to work!”
  • “Also very reasonable with prices and willingness to help me was awesome.”

People customers mention

  • Christina 4 reviews
  • Cotten 3 reviews
  • Naomi 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Addison6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

What a wonderful firm! Both the staff and the attorney are amazing. They will go above and beyond to make sure the case is moving along. I'll use them again if I ever need it!

Sherry10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Candace, your entire staff were so very helpful and kind. Answered all my questions. Very professional and kind. You and your staff brought me thru with flying colors. Need I say more!

lena14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Going through a divorce is never painless, however, The Hollwarth Law Firm made it as painless as possible. Christina listened to my desires and worked hard to get me what I needed. I was always treated with respect by all of the staff and I knew they were working for me. I highly recommend them.

DeborahLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Candace Cotton represented me in my divorce. She treated me with respect and professionalism throughout the 11-month process. Her paralegal, Kristi Kemper, is also amazing. This was such a positive experience during a terrible time.

Roland2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Candice Cotten was compassionate understanding of my situation an very professional her legal secretary kept me informed of the progress of my divorce every step of the way they made an unpleasant situation better than I thought it could be nothing but thumbs up for the Hallwarth law firm

BradLocal Guide · 58 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

The Hollwarth Law Firm is a standout in family law: deeply knowledgeable, consistently thoughtful, and trusted for high-quality work over many years. A true professional with heart.

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Joshua NicholsonLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joshua has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolutely the best in East Texas!

Addison Cowell6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Addison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

What a wonderful firm! Both the staff and the attorney are amazing. They will go above and beyond to make sure the case is moving along. I'll use them again if I ever need it!

Sherry Moore10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sherry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Candace, your entire staff were so very helpful and kind. Answered all my questions. Very professional and kind. You and your staff brought me thru with flying colors. Need I say more!

lena brown14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews lena has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Going through a divorce is never painless, however, The Hollwarth Law Firm made it as painless as possible. Christina listened to my desires and worked hard to get me what I needed. I was always treated with respect by all of the staff and I knew they were working for me. I highly recommend them.

Deborah RebiszLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Deborah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Candace Cotton represented me in my divorce. She treated me with respect and professionalism throughout the 11-month process. Her paralegal, Kristi Kemper, is also amazing. This was such a positive experience during a terrible time.

Roland Tyler2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Roland has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Candice Cotten was compassionate understanding of my situation an very professional her legal secretary kept me informed of the progress of my divorce every step of the way they made an unpleasant situation better than I thought it could be nothing but thumbs up for the Hallwarth law firm

Brad BealLocal Guide · 58 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The Hollwarth Law Firm is a standout in family law: deeply knowledgeable, consistently thoughtful, and trusted for high-quality work over many years. A true professional with heart.

Catie F11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Catie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Hollwarth and her staff. Over the years I have used multiple Attorneys in Longview and Christina was by far the best! Child custody cases are stressful enough without having an Attorney that makes it even more difficult than it has to be. Christina and Naomi made this process as stress free as they possibly could! Communication was phenomenal! Christina not only listened to me she fought for me and my Daughter. The amount of professionalism that this office shows is hands down the best I have seen from a Law Firm in Longview.

Joseph Mctyre5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Navigating a child custody case is never easy. In situations like these, there are no true winners—it’s all about doing what’s best for the child. As a parent who loves their child deeply, you want the outcome to prioritize their well-being above all else. My experience with Mrs. Hollwarth and her team was nothing short of a rollercoaster. Although we initially lost the first hearing, we ultimately succeeded in the final hearing, which led to me gaining custody of my son. I truly believe this outcome wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support, understanding, and patience of this incredible team. If you’re looking for a team that will fight for you and provide the tough love and guidance you need throughout the process, I can’t recommend them enough. Mrs. Hollwarth and her staff are 100% the people you want on your side.

S L4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews S has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I recommend Christina…she went above and beyond for me…if you need a good divorce attorney, Christina is a must!!!

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