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Deborah Ann Bankhead
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Deborah Bankhead is an associate with Varghese Summersett a Fort Worth Family Law Firm. A second-generation attorney, Deborah is knowledgeable, well-prepared and known for going the extra mile for clients to achieve the best possible outcome.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Written
Professional Experience
- Legal Intern
- Varghese Summersett
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- Teaching Assistant
- Texas A&M School of Law
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- Legal Assistant/Intern
- The Griffin Firm
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- Judge Bob McCoy's Intern
- County Criminal Court No. 3 in Tarrant County
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- Research Assistant
- Texas A&M University School of Law
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- Judicial Intern
- Criminal District Court No. 4 in Tarrant County
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Education
- Texas A&M University School of Law
- J.D. (2016)
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- Honors: Graduated in top 20 percent of class
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- University of Texas - Austin
- B.S. (2011) | Communication Studies: Political Communication
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Awards
- Fort Worth Divorce Lawyer
- Varghese Summersett
Professional Associations
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Member
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- Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
- Member
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- State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section
- Member
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- Teen Court Program (Fort Worth)
- Volunteer
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- State Bar of Texas # 24096815
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Fort Worth Divorce Lawyer
- Blog
- Fort Worth Divorce Lawyer Blog
- Grandparent Rights in Texas
8 January 2019 - Establishing Paternity in Texas
27 December 2018 - 2019 Texas Standard Possession Order Calendar
23 December 2018
- Blog
- VS Family Law Group | Fort Worth Family Lawyers Divorce
- Grandparent Rights in Texas
8 January 2019 - Establishing Paternity in Texas
27 December 2018 - 2019 Texas Standard Possession Order Calendar
23 December 2018
Legal Answers
10 Questions Answered
- Q. My wife and I both received an assault by contact ticket. What should we do, we got in a fight and she called the cops
- A: This is certainly a difficult situation, but a local, experienced criminal defense attorney can help. A Class C ticket has a range of punishment of $0 to $500 fine. However, a Family Violence ticket for Assault by Contact can have very serious consequences for your criminal record. You want to pursue an option where this could be expunged from your record in time. Contact an attorney as soon as possible and discuss your options.
- Q. If I decide to hire an attorney and get rid of my court appointed one, will I have to wait for another court date.
- A: You can hire an attorney at any time. The Court can choose to keep the court date the same, or your attorney can request a new one so he or she has time to review all the evidence prior to court. The most important thing is to work with an attorney you trust has the experience and knowledge to best defend your case and then listen to their advice on how to proceed.
- Q. Can you request a court date in another city? If so how?
- A: Depending upon your bond restrictions, you can move. Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely your case will be transferred while pending. While it is possible to have a probation sentence transferred to your home jurisdiction, the case will be prosecuted where it originated.
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