Azle Lawyers

Ronda Haynes is a solo practitioner who opened her own law firm in December 2017. She received her J.D. from Texas A&M School of Law in 2015. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Business and an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies.

Ronda was born and raised in Azle, having graduated from Azle High School in 1990. After moving away for many years, she returned home to open her law practice. She is involved in her local community and in the Fort Worth Community. She volunteers with the VITA program and sits on the Board of Directors of Guardianship Services, Inc.

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Steve Jumes is Certified in Criminal Law by the State of Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2003. Before becoming a defense practitioner, he was supervisor of the Grand Jury Division of the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office as well as specialized in the prosecution of sexual and physical child abuse cases for that office. While working as a a prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office he specialized in Public Integrity prosecutions. Additionally, while working for the United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Texas he handled white collar cases involving tax refund fraud, wire fraud,...

A graduate of Tarleton State University and Oklahoma City University School of Law, during which he was inducted as a Member of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi - Hand Inn, Chad Allman founded Allman Law, a general practice firm, in 2007 with the intent of serving those in need. Having grown up in a large family, Chad easily relates to people, allowing him to be sensitive to his client’s needs. 

Christy Jack is a nationally recognized trial attorney who has handled thousands of criminal cases during her 25-year legal career — first as a prosecutor and now as a highly sought-after criminal defense attorney. She has tried more than 200 cases before a jury, ranging from sexual assault to capital murder. Nationwide, there are few who have her level of experience handling death penalty cases.

Prior to becoming a partner at the Fort Worth defense firm of Varghese Summersett, Christy served as a prosecutor for more than two decades in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. She was highly regarded by...

Brandon Barnett is an award-winning Fort Worth criminal defense and family lawyer. His practice is exclusively focused on criminal defense and family law in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Mr. Barnett is also a Reserve Military Judge and an adjunct law professor.

( www.sparkslawfirm.com ) Justin Sparks is a criminal defense lawyer in Dallas Fort Worth. If you have been accused of committing a crime or are under investigation, it is critical that you seek a criminal defense attorney immediately. Justin Sparks has handled thousands of cases dealing specifically with DWI/DUI, possession, drug crimes, white collar crimes and more. You are going to need an experienced lawyer who will take the time to meticulously investigate your case to find the best possible solution. Justin Sparks will protect and defend your rights starting with extensive pre-trial preparation using experienced investigators and...

Leticia “Letty” Martinez is a board certified criminal law specialist who has extensive experience handling state and federal criminal cases, specifically allegations of sexual abuse of adults and children, intoxication-related offenses and violent crimes.

Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Letty established a name for herself as both a state and federal prosecutor. She began her service as a misdemeanor prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office but quickly moved up the prosecutorial ladder. Over the next decade, she served in almost every unit and division within the District Attorney's Office, including Juvenile, Crimes Against Children, Gang and Family...

Alan Abergel is an attorney licensed by both the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas. My firm’s concentration is in the representation of entrepreneurs and their businesses. My firm provides transactional, regulatory, and administrative litigation services. My firm often acts as outside general counsel for its clients’ businesses. My firm serves many business industries including, lending, financial services, equipment leasing and finance, real estate, technology startups, professional services, music/entertainment, new media, fitness/wellness, manufacturing, restaurants, and apparel. As a Texas and California, business law firm, my firm...

Anna Summersett is Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This means she has achieved the highest designation possible for a criminal defense attorney, and she has been recognized as one of very few attorneys who can call themselves experts in the area of criminal law.

Anna Summersett is an experienced criminal trial attorney who has personally handled over 100 jury trials ranging from misdemeanor DWIs to Capital Murder.

As a partner at Varghese Summersett PLLC, Anna primarily handles State Criminal Cases from post-arrest investigation through jury trial. She is rated a top attorney in client satisfaction.

Anna graduated from Baylor University...

Art Aguilar was born and raised in south Texas. He worked his way up from extremely humble beginnings, working his way through high school in minimum wage jobs, and having to deal with all the legal barriers that the common person experiences. After serving honorably in the US Army, and having taught at the high school level, Art learned the value of hard work. He believes that hard work beats talent every single time. Because of his commitment, determination, and integrity, Art now represents publicly traded multi-billion-dollar entities. Art is not only bilingual, fully capable of communicating in Spanish...

Thomas-Walters Estate Planning believes that everyone should have an estate plan to protect their assets for themselves and provide a smooth transition for their heirs and loved ones. I work with clients from all walks of life to make sure they have a plan that meets their needs both now and in the future, planning for things like potential incapacity and when they pass away. Our firm works on a flat fee basis, so there are never any surprises when it comes to financial arrangements. We pride ourselves on our customer service and client relations centered legal practice.

Jason Stephens is the founder of Stephens Law. Mr. Stephens handles cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, 18 wheeler wrecks, auto accidents, oil field injuries, brain injuries, and other life changing and catastrophic injuries. Mr. Stephens has been named a "Texas Super Lawyer" by Thomas Reuters (2004-present), selected to the "Top 100 Super Lawyers" in all of Dallas/Fort Worth by Thomas Reuters (2017, 2018), voted as a "Top Attorney" for Personal Injury cases by Fort Worth, Texas magazine (2003-present), named to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, rated as an AV® Rated Lawyer (the...

Lisa Herrick is a partner at Varghese Summersett, where she specializes in juvenile law. Herrick is board certified in juvenile law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization - a designation held by only 65 attorneys in the state of Texas and three in Tarrant County. Prior to going into private practice as a defense attorney, Herrick served as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office for eight years. While at the DA’s Office, she was assigned to the juvenile division, which handles cases involving youth under age 17. There, she developed a passion for juvenile law. “I have handled every...

Mr. Howard is a criminal defense and personal injury attorney in Fort Worth, Texas. He had litigated several hundred cases to Texas judges and juries. He has secured excellent verdicts for his clients and recovered over a million dollars in damages for injury victims. He has been certified in Gas Chromatography for DWI blood testing.

Bryan Hoeller is the managing partner of Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC, one of Fort Worth’s highly-rated boutique criminal law firms. Under his guidance, the law firm has served thousands of clients facing DWI and criminal charges in Tarrant County, Texas, from misdemeanor DWI's to serious felony charges (drug possession charges, aggravated assault, sex crimes, and domestic violence offenses). Note: we are only handling new Tarrant County, Texas cases. Bryan Hoeller received his JD from the University of Texas School of Law, as well as his Business Degree (Accounting) from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his bar admission for...

https://www.versutexas.com https://www.familytexas.com https://www.versusinjury.com Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner at Varghese Summersett, one of the largest criminal defense firm in Tarrant County. He is also a Board Certified in Criminal Law, a distinction held by less than 1 percent of attorneys in Texas. Benson is an experienced litigator who has tried over 100 state and federal cases to Texas juries. He is often called upon to handle complex cases and has become a go-to attorney for intoxication-related offenses in Texas. Benson has amassed numerous awards and accolades. In 2021, he was elected to serve as the President of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers...

Cindy is a highly experienced, credentialed, and client-centered divorce lawyer practicing in Midland, Fort Worth, and Granbury. With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years, Cindy is the President of the State Bar of Texas, bringing a wealth of expertise to every case. She is also one of the few family lawyers who is a member of the highly recognized American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. Cindy is a fellow of the prestigious International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Board...

Ryan Hardy is a dedicated and experienced advocate for his clients. Selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine, Ryan is devoted to helping folks in need of solid legal representation. Ryan and his team have successfully handled thousands of cases in and around Tarrant County. They believe every client deserves skilled and tailored representation. Ryan and his team are focused on your future.

Ryan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Government/Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he...

Luke Williams is a founding partner of Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Williams previously served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Lubbock, Texas. He is a tested trial attorney with a proven track record of excellent results for his clients. His practice areas include criminal defense and personal injury law.

Board Certified Experience. It matters when it comes to hiring your attorney. Bob Leonard brings more than 30 years of legal experience to the table. He is an expert family law attorney representing adoption, divorce and custody clients in agreed matters and in highly contentions legal battles. Each year he spends hundreds of hours in court hearings and litigation. For one hour in court, he spends at least ten more preparing the case. In addition, every year the entire team earns more than triple the number of credits required by the State Bar of Texas....

The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark P.C. is a Fort Worth, Texas, based law firm practicing family law, divorce, child custody, property division, and civil litigation. Our lawyers have extensive experience, practicing in state and federal courts throughout the region and working strategically to achieve optimal results for clients. With our highly tailored practice experience, we are prepared to help our clients protect their rights and meet the demands of every case.

Strategic Counsel and Advocacy in Family Law

Attorney Kevin Clark is capable of taking on the even the most complex family law and divorce cases, including those involving high...

Tanya Dohoney is Of Counsel for Varghese Summersett PLLC, bringing a unique skill set and decades of wisdom and experience to the firm. Tanya is a dual board certified attorney, a designation accomplished by very few other criminal law attorneys in Texas. She is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law and Criminal Appeals, which means she is a specialist in both areas.

Prior to becoming an Of Counsel attorney for Varghese Summersett, Tanya spent 26 years of her legal career as a senior appellate attorney for the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. She has handled...

Susan Hutchison is a Board Certified Personal Injury specialist in the state of Texas. She has extensive experience on both sides of employment law disputes in the courtroom, having previously been an employment defense attorney for corporations. In 1994, she started her own practice to fight for the rights of employees who have been wrongfully terminated, have lost wages, or have been targets of harassment in the workplace. To schedule your free consultation with the Fort Worth Employment Law & Personal Injury Attorney, visit online or call 817-336-5533.

Jessica Phillips is a board certified family law attorney practicing in Tarrant County, Texas. Jessica is currently a board member of the Texas Bar College and is a member of the Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Family Bar Association and Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.

I tell you what you need to hear - not what you want to hear. Law has been a second career for me. I grew up and lived in and worked in the "real world" before becoming an attorney. My parents died when I was seven and grew up with financially poor relatives. My first jobs were in construction and then the trucking industry. I do not take money from people unless I am very comfortable that something good can be done for them. Over 95% of my cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means I believe...

J. MICHAEL McBRIDE has helped businesses and individuals through bankruptcy for 34 years. His firm handles business reorganization, Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy and represents creditors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, collections, arbitration and mediation, as well as related federal court litigation. After graduating from Emory University and SMU Law School, Michael clerked for a Federal District Court Judge before entering the private practice.

Michael has authored many articles, seminar papers and a book entitled Purchase and Sale of Assets in Bankruptcy, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and authored the Advanced Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Practice,...

Prior to founding the Lankford Law Firm, I was a managing partner at the Law Offices of Lankford & Knapp. I founded the Lankford Law Firm in order to focus exclusively on criminal defense and to allow myself the flexibility to serve a broader range of clients. In 2014, I was named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas magazine and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association. I take pride in fighting for individual's rights, freedom, and protecting them from the harsh consequences of the criminal justice system. I am a member of the State...

Kary has been practicing law, divorce and family law in particular, since 1998. Most of her career has been as a solo practitioner, so she has been able to work with clients one on one and personally oversee each and every case. Kary, in addition to being a zealous advocate for children and families in the court room, is an avid equestrian competitor competing in the sport of reining. Kary has officed in Weatherford, Texas since 2003, and currently practices out of The Law Offices of Kary L. Key.

Nathan devotes 100% of his practice to Family Law. He prides himself on his attention to detail and being prepared on behalf of his clients. The firm has incorporated new software and cloud-based programs to manage cases in a more efficient manner, allowing our firm to spend more time advocating for our clients, and less time with the administrative tasks. In his free time, Nathan enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. Nathan is originally from outside Chicago but has called Fort Worth home since 2003.

Colin McLaughlin is a principal partner at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC and is a former Assistant District Attorney (Prosecutor) and experienced trial attorney. Colin is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Note: we are only accepting new criminal and DWI cases in Tarrant County, Texas only. Colin's goal is to get the best outcome on your case and will fight to protect your rights, your future, and your freedom. His leadership has helped Hoeller Mclaughlin PLLC obtain over 250 5 star reviews in Google alone. Colin has over 15 years of experience dealing...

Steve Baker is an associate at Varghese Summersett, where he handles North Texas criminal cases, primarily out of Dallas, Collin, and Tarrant counties. Prior to joining the firm, Steve served as a federal judicial clerk, a prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, and spent time in private practice. During his legal career, he has handled thousands of criminal cases, ranging from DWI to murder to white collar crimes. His experience, coupled with a deep knowledge of the law, allows him to craft the best defense strategy for our clients and achieve remarkable results.

Jesse Lotspeich is a partner and personal injury attorney with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth. He has over 12 years of experience as a personal injury attorney. He has represented hundreds of accident victims over the years with excellent results.

Experience + qualifications — Mr. Eldredge is a certified professional engineer who earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in mechanical engineering. His law degree has an emphasis in intellectual property. Fast-track patent turnaround — Because it can take two years or more for the USPTO to issue a patent, time is always of the essence. We complete the initial phase of the patent application process in one week or less, a fraction of the time it takes most lawyers. How do we accomplish this? Mr. Eldredge's extensive experience writing patent applications combined with his ability to create his...

Some people facing divorce just want to work out a settlement that treats both sides, and the kids, respectfully, without wasting time and money fighting. Some people want to keep their personal business and finances private. Some people want to be the ones deciding how things are divided and what their relationship with the children will be like, rather than turning over the decision-making power to a Judge who doesn't know them or their circumstances. Many people know the stress of going to court is not worth the outcome. For those people, I recommend Collaborative Law. With over 45 years...

Neill Nwoha is a Dallas Personal Injury Attorney who strives to provide his clients with professional representation, while being tough on their opponents. His combination of litigation tactics and meticulous personality has served him very well in his legal career. Prior to becoming a barred attorney Neill Nwoha has always shown an interest in Personal Injury, and found high-ranking employment at one of the largest personal injury firms in Texas. At this firm he would participate in multitude of cases, each valued at over a million dollars. Upon receiving his Juris Doctor degree from the private St. Mary's School of Law and...

For over two decades, Robert "Tim" Tate has dedicated himself to providing competent and trustworthy representation for victims of injuries throughout the state of Texas. Chosen by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas, Tim is known for maximizing his clients' cases. Tim's mission in every case is to get the defendant's insurance company to pay top dollar for his client's medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Tim Tate is licensed as an Attorney at Law by the Supreme Court of Texas. Additionally, Tim is a member of the American Association for Justice and the...

Mitch Monthie is an associate attorney at Varghese Summersett, where he vigorously defends clients accused of misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses. Prior to becoming a defense attorney, Mitch served as a prosecutor for the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, where he handled hundreds of cases and had more than 30 criminal jury trials. He now applies that experience and knowledge to criminal defense, zealously representing individuals who have been charged with offenses such as drugs, theft, DWI, and assault. He also handles expunctions and non-disclosures for the firm, helping clients keep their record clean.

"S. Rafe Foreman is the 2021 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented each year at the prestigious Educating Advocacy Teachers conference held at Stetson University School of Law. Rafe, a partner in Hutchison & Foreman PLLC, has been representing people who have been wrongfully accused, discriminated against, and/or physically and emotionally injured, since 1988. He is a trial lawyer, consultant and professor,...