Attorney Marcela Ortiz-Taing, League City, TX review: Terrible attorney beware!!

This lawyer is known for abandoning her clients and having their parental rights terminated.
Landmark Appellate Decision rejects local attorney’s attempts to abandon her client in parental rights termination case in Galveston, TX (2025).

This was the exact scenario with local Galveston Attorney Public Defender Marcela Ortiz-Taing; ATTORNEY MARCELA ORTIZ-TAING QUITS ON HER CLIENT!

MARCELA ORTIZ-TAING How Could You Abandon Your Client When She is Losing Her Parental Rights and You are Her Only Hope?

Opinion issued April 3, 2025 In The Court of Appeals, For The First District of Texas,, NO. 01-24-00772-CV, IN THE INTEREST OF A.H., A CHILD, On Appeal from the 306th District Court Galveston County, Texas, Trial Court Case No. 22CP0026

ANDERS BRIEFS AND APPOINTED COUNSEL IN PARENTAL RIGHTS APPEALS: A LOOK AT IN THE INTEREST OF A.H.

The termination or restriction of parental rights is among the most significant proceedings in the legal system. Parents facing the loss of custody or conservatorship rights often rely entirely on court-appointed counsel to protect their interests through trial and appeal.

A recent Texas appellate decision raises important questions about the role of appointed counsel in parental-rights appeals.

In In the Interest of A.H., No. 01-24-00772-CV, pending before the First Court of Appeals of Texas, the mother appealed a judgment concerning conservatorship of her child entered by the 306th District Court of Galveston County.

The mother's court-appointed appellate attorney, Marcela Ortiz-Taing, filed an Anders brief and a motion to withdraw from representation. An Anders brief is a filing in which appointed counsel represents to the appellate court that, after reviewing the record, counsel believes there are no non-frivolous issues to raise on appeal.

After reviewing the case, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment. However, the appellate court denied counsel's motion to withdraw.

As a result, counsel remained obligated to continue representing the client through the remainder of the appellate process and any duties required by Texas law following issuance of the appellate opinion.

The decision highlights an important distinction in Texas appellate practice. Even when appointed counsel concludes there are no meritorious appellate issues and files an Anders brief, the attorney's representation obligations do not necessarily end upon filing the brief. The appellate court retains authority to determine whether withdrawal is appropriate and may require counsel to continue representation.

The case serves as a reminder that parental-rights proceedings involve fundamental interests and that appointed counsel may remain responsible for representing a client throughout the appellate process, even after filing an Anders brief.

Readers interested in the issue should review the opinion directly and consider the court's reasoning regarding appointed counsel's continuing obligations in parental-rights appeals.

The case illustrates the procedural safeguards Texas courts have implemented to ensure that litigants facing the potential loss of important parental rights continue to receive legal representation throughout the appellate process.

In my opinion, this case raises serious concerns about how appointed representation works in parental-rights appeals. A parent facing the loss or restriction of parental rights should not be left without representation simply because appointed counsel concludes the appeal lacks merit. The appellate court’s denial of the motion to withdraw reinforces that counsel’s obligations continue unless and until the court permits withdrawal.

If Marcela Ortiz-Taing is appointed to represent you, it is important to remain actively involved in your case, communicate regularly with counsel, and make sure you understand the status of your legal proceedings. If you believe your concerns are not being addressed, if you have difficulty communicating with counsel, or if you are concerned that important issues are not being presented on your behalf, you may wish to seek guidance from the appropriate court, local bar association, or other available legal resources regarding your rights and options.

The appellate opinion in In the Interest of A.H. serves as a reminder that appointed counsel's duties continue throughout the appellate process unless and until withdrawal is approved by the court. Clients facing significant issues involving custody, conservatorship, or parental rights should remain informed about their cases and take steps to ensure their interests are being adequately represented.

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