Milena Christopher

I understand the hardships that may occur in your life. As your attorney I will offer my knowledgeable legal expertise to better serve you while going through divorce and other family-related matters, including child custody and support. I am a credentialed family mediator and I will always seek to settle any problem you have outside of the courtroom. However, no matter what your situation may be, I am not afraid to fight for you and your family.

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Florida

1988-1997

Texas

Since 1996

Owner

Law Office of Milena Christopher

2006 - Current

Handling primarily Family Law, Family Mediation, Family Collaborative Law, Wills, Probate, Business, Contracts, Basic Estate Planning, Gun Trusts, Digital Trusts. Managing staff of three individuals who assist in providing excellent client care.

Attorney for Students

Texas State University

2005 - Current

Assist students with legal difficulties, including family law issues, landlord/tenant concerns, wills and trusts, and civil disputes.

Owner

Law Office of Milena Christopher

1992 - 2000

Originated in Ft. Lauderdale, where practice consisted of family law, criminal law, and government contract work. Handled personal caseload while managing a staff of 26 employees. The office processed thousands of cases each month, including hundreds of cases in court each week. It became the largest female-owned law practice in Ft. Lauderdale. Continued practice in Florida for 1 and 1/2 years while transitioning/moving to Texas.

Certified Family Mediator

Bench & Bar Mediations

1992 - 1993

Certified by the Supreme Court of Florida to mediate all family issues, including but not limited to child custody, parental visitation, child support, alimony, property settlement issues and post-divorce matters.

Assistant State Attorney

Broward County State Attorney's Office

1987 - 1992

Culminating in position as a Special Unit Prosecutor handling Sex Crimes and Child Abuse; promoted consistently through Juvenile Division, Felony Trial Division, and Lead Felony Trial prosecutor positions. Duties included investigating, filing and prosecuting cases including Capital Sexual Battery, Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary, Kidnapping, Attempted Murder and Murder.

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. (1987) | Law

1985 - 1987

Completed Law School while raising a family - one child at home and one "in transit"

Honors: Top 1/3 of class; Book Award in Law and Medicine

Activities: Member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity

Chris Banbury Volunteer of the Year Award

Hays Caldwell Women's Center

2011

Hill Country Collaborative Law Group

Vice President

2010 - Current

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - Current

Dripping Springs Rotary Club

Member

2010 - Current

Dripping Springs Women's Club

Director, Board of Directors; Legal Advisor

2009 - Current

HDRP Radio Station

Advisory Board Member

2009 - Current

Activities: Served on the very first Advisory Board for this new radio staion, launching in the Dripping Springs community

Hays County Dispute Resolution Center

Board of Directors, Charter member and Secretary

2008 - Current

Activities: Assisted in launching the HCDRC along with 3 other partners (2 Board members and the Director of HCDRC). Created the Family Law Mediation Training Curriculum; Taught at both the Basic Mediation Training and the Family Law Mediation Training.

Hays County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Current

Texas State Bar  # 00795887

Member

1996 - Current

Florida State Bar

Member

1988 - Current

Toastmasters International

Charter Member

2009 - 2011

Hays Caldwell Women's Center

President, Board of Directors

2003 - 2011

Activities: Began as a Board member in 2003; chaired the HCWC Annual Auction in 2004 and 2005; became President of the Board in 2006 and remained for a three year term. Served as Past President and Chair of the Nominating Committee (for new Board Members) in 2011. Resigned after 8 years of service that year. In late 2011, was awarded the Chris Banbury Volunteer of the Year Award, voted upon by the remaining members of the Board of Directors of HCWC.

Credentialed Family Mediator

Texas Mediation Credentialing Assosciation