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Attorney Kathryn (Katy) Boortz

Experienced. Dedicated. A Proven Advocate for Families.

With over 19 years of legal experience, Kathryn (Katy) Boortz is a fierce advocate for juveniles and families navigating the legal system. From school disciplinary hearings to serious criminal charges, she brings a wealth of courtroom experience and a deep understanding of how legal issues impact young people and their futures. As both an attorney and a mother of three, Katy approaches every case with the perfect balance of strategic advocacy and compassionate guidance, giving parents confidence and peace of mind.

Katy began her legal career in Atlanta, Georgia, where she handled a wide range of cases—from theft to homicide—many of which she successfully tried before a jury. She served as a private defense attorney before founding her own law firm, where she dedicated herself to protecting the rights of juveniles and their families.

Now based in the Texas Hill Country, Katy is proud to serve her community and continue her mission of helping families navigate complex legal challenges. She is actively involved in her children’s schools, volunteers in local organizations, and serves as a leader in her church and professional circles. She was recently selected for the Bulverde Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy and has contributed to Comal ISD’s Collaborative Vision Committee.

Katy is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Georgia and is a member of the Juvenile Law and School Law sections of the State Bar of Texas. With a reputation for her tenacity, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication, she is honored to be a trusted advocate for students, families, and young professionals facing legal challenges.

If your child is facing a school disciplinary hearing, criminal charges, or other legal concerns, Katy Boortz is the advocate you want on your side.

Vape & THC, School Hearings, Underage DUI, Threats & Assault, Sexting Charges, Record Sealing, Juvenile Delinquency, Expungement. Serving San Antonio, Hill Country, Comal County, Bexar County, Guadalupe County, Kendall County, Bulverde, Spring Branch.

Client reviews

Kind words from past clients.

I’ve had the pleasure knowing Katy professionally and have always found her to be honest, hardworking, and incredibly knowledgeable. She is someone who truly cares about people and approaches everything she does with professionalism and integrity. I highly recommend reaching out to her if you’re looking for legal representation.

Allison VanBeneden · Google review

Katy is a wonderful advocate for kids and helpful guide for parents navigating school and legal issues. She’s very involved with our community and stays atop current issues related to kids and teens. She writes a regular newsletter full of relevant news and topics to inform and encourage families raising kids in our culture and local area. Her perspective is grounded and she offers practical advice for parents. Katy’s dedication as a mom, years of experience in the juvenile defense system, and commitment to helping kids make her an ideal resource for families shall the need arise.

Emily Williams · Google review

Very helpful and essential for our case going well. Thank you for everything!

Sara Cogar · Google review

Consult was easy and prompt! Ms. Boortz was truly informative and forthcoming with process and cost of services.

Christine Anderson · Google review

We had Katy speaker at our Hill Country Kiwanis which is all about kids. Her information was beneficial and helpful a great resource benefiting our youth.

Leatine Fasano · Google review

Very kind, professional, and helpful. She took the time to answer questions thoroughly and was willing to help in any way she could. I truly appreciated her guidance and would highly recommend her.

Carli Erickson · Google review

Katie has been a great advocate for me as the Program Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Comal and Guadalupe Counties and our families. Her passion for the kids in our community is clearly evident in her actions and throughout our conversations. I highly recommend her for any legal services especially with juvenile justice issues and support.

Lynetta Gidlof · Google review

Katy is absolutely wonderful! She provided reassurance and answers all questions in detail. She is very supportive and we could not of gotten through this hurdle in life without her!

Caitlin Aguirre · Google review

Kathryn Boortz is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about the people she represents.

She brings a calm, confident approach during stressful situations and takes the time to explain the process clearly so you know what to expect.

What stands out most is how personable and dedicated she is, you feel like she is truly on your side and working toward the best possible outcome.

She is also active in our Hill Country community, including Bulverde, Spring Branch, and San Antonio, and her passion for serving local families truly shows.

I would highly recommend Kathryn Boortz Law to anyone looking for an attorney who is honest, dependable, and willing to go above and beyond for her clients and their families.

Heather Rose · Google review

We had a really scary situation arise with our son and Katy at Boortz Law really helped us. From the first consultation, Katy was so knowledgeable and walked us through every scenario. Having Katy on call really put our minds at ease. So grateful for all her guidance.

Lisa Alfaro · Google review

“professional yet personable”

Kathryn is a consummate professional and achieved a positive resolution for my family and our son Joshua. Our overall experience was outstanding, in that she was accommodating, pleasant and always sought ways to reassure us that she has our best interests in…

Dale · Avvo review

“She truly goes above and beyond for you and your family”

We had a very difficult case that involved a school hearing as well as one with the juvenile courts. It was difficult finding a lawyer that would handle both and within a short amount of time. I’m so glad we were able to obtain services from Kathryn Boortz.…

Anonymous · Avvo review

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