Patrick J. Ridley - Temple, TX
Attorney at Prater, Ridley & Llamas - Attorneys at Law
Family Law Lawyers in Temple, TX
2582 Blue Meadow Drive Temple, TX 76502
Temple Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Wills & Probate
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- President of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association, 1984
- President of the Bell-Lampasas-Mills Counties Bar Association, 2000 - 2001
- Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation - Life Member, 2001 - 2013
Education
-
Legal Education
-
Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas, 1973
J.D.
-
Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas, 1973
-
Non Legal Education
-
Baylor University,
Waco,
Texas, 1970
B.A.
Major: Mathematics
-
Baylor University,
Waco,
Texas, 1970
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Managing Partner, since 1993
Past Positions
- Bell County, Texas, County Attorney, 1977 - 1992
- Bell County, Texas, Assistant County Attorney, 1973 - 1976
Languages
-
English (Primary)
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1973
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1989
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
Other Affiliations
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1993 - Present (Member)
- State Bar of Texas, 1973 - Present (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Contact
2582 Blue Meadow Drive
Temple, TX 76502
Phone: 254-231-4041
Fax: 254-773-3328
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.prater-ridleylaw.com
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level – Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials – How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost – How are the lawyer's fees structured — hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City – Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.