J. Robert Vanhemelrijck

J. Robert Vanhemelrijck is a trusted legal advocate with deep experience in bankruptcy law. He has filed more than 3,500 consumer and small business bankruptcy cases in the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division. His work spans across issues like foreclosure, repossession, credit card debt, and tax-related bankruptcies.

Robert began his academic journey at Texas State University in San Marcos, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. Graduating summa cum laude, he later pursued his Juris Doctor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. There, he received the “Excellence for the Future Award” for academic performance.

Before his current leadership role, Robert worked for Koffel and Jump, Attorneys. While there, he handled mortgage and lien avoidance cases and offered litigation support for bankruptcy and tax matters. He also assisted federal judges by helping draft legal decisions in both the Southern District of Texas and the Southern District of Ohio.

Robert has helped advance professional legal education by developing three Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs. These presentations cover critical bankruptcy topics, including the 2005 Bankruptcy Code amendments, the automatic stay process, and how consumer vehicle loans are treated in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.

Robert is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association. These affiliations reflect his commitment to ethical standards and legal excellence.

Fluent in Spanish, J. Robert Vanhemelrijck has supported his community by volunteering with the Political Asylum Project in Austin. His legal knowledge, courtroom insight, and client-centered approach make him a valuable ally for anyone facing financial hardship or navigating complex bankruptcy laws.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding and Managing Partner, Vanhemelrijck Law Offices PC
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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