
Madeline Bergstrom
Super Lawyers®Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers
Family Law Lawyers in Houston, TX in Houston, TX
About Madeline Bergstrom
Madeline is a compassionate advocate for her clients. After working as a teacher and then a paralegal, she knew that law was her passion and pursued her J.D. Madeline attended and received her J. D. from Texas A&M University School of Law. After her first year in law school, she interned as a law clerk under a district court judge, learning the importance of zealous advocacy in criminal, civil, and family law cases. During her second year of law school, Madeline not only volunteered with the Innocence Project and the Immigrant Rights clinic, but also worked for a Mass Tort and Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation firm in Dallas, Texas. After spending a summer working for the Office of the Attorney General Administrative Law Division, she spent her third year in law school as the law clerk for a Fort Worth firm, focusing on arbitration, property disputes, and business formation. Since graduating from law school, Madeline has exclusively practiced family law, specializing in complex divorces and custody battles. She provides creative, individualized solutions to her clients because she takes the time to understand their goals and their family’s needs. Madeline’s attention to detail and dedication to always improving her practice means she offers the best possible solutions for her clients. Madeline is a native Houstonian who is passionate about her community. When she is not in the courtroom, she is spending time with her partner trying out new places in Houston or at home with their cats. Madeline is an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community in Houston and advocates for all individuals’ rights. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Madeline Bergstrom included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Texas Rising Star 2025 CLEA Award Recipient – Excellence in a Public Interest Case or Project Other Sources of Feedback About Madeline Bergstrom Included on the 2026Texas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Fort Worth, Texas
- J.D.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Associate Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Big Event Volunteer
- Innocence Project Clinic, Volunteer
- Immigrant Rights Clinic, Volunteer
Other Affiliations
- Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston (SLAGH) (Legal Professional)
- Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys (TAFDA) (Member)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Madeline Bergstrom |
| Firm | Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers |
| Address | 701 N Post Oak Rd., Ste. 600, Houston, TX 77024 |
| Phone | 713-931-1670 |
| Website | www.skillernfirm.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |