Amber Stryk Skillern

Amber Stryk Skillern serves as Of Counsel at Skillern Firm, where she brings exceptional courtroom strength, meticulous case preparation, and client-centered advocacy. Known for her fierce representation and compassionate client approach, she combines legal precision with empathy—skills shaped early in her career as a domestic violence prosecutor.

Amber earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas A&M University before obtaining her Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University School of Law. Licensed to practice in Texas since 2004, she is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for all Texas jurisdictions and has handled cases across multiple states through pro hac vice admission.

Amber’s civil litigation background spans motor vehicle accidents, product liability, oil field and plant incidents, and catastrophic injury cases. Amber has represented clients in both state and federal courts, skillfully managing high-stakes litigation involving wrongful death and severe injuries with unwavering focus and strategy.

Prior to joining the firm, Amber served as national product liability counsel for a major auto component manufacturer and regional counsel for a global tire company. She also worked as an insurance defense attorney, gaining valuable insight into how insurers assess and negotiate claims—a perspective she now uses to build stronger cases for plaintiffs.

Amber Stryk Skillern’s experience on both sides of litigation equips her to anticipate opposing strategies and negotiate favorable outcomes. At Skillern Firm, she leverages this comprehensive legal insight to advocate for the rights of individuals and families navigating family law disputes and personal injury claims.

Amber’s reputation for analytical rigor, trial readiness, and compassionate guidance ensures clients feel empowered and well-represented. She remains committed to utilizing her diverse legal experience to help people rebuild their lives during their most challenging times.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers
• Member, U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Western, and Southern Districts of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D)
• Texas A&M University
  BA in Political Science

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