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Brandy Austin
Arlington, TX Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Baylor Law School
Brandy Austin is a founding member of the firm. Her practice specializes in personal injury, family law, small business litigation, and wills and probate. Brandy attended East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. for her undergraduate degree. She majored in both English and Political Science. She went on to attend Baylor Law School and successfully completed Baylor's prestigious Practice Court program. She was part of Baylor's National Client Counseling Team and participated in their Moot Court Competition. Brandy went on to defend clients sued for medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. She has represented numerous clients at depositions,...
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Phillip Galyen
Grand Prairie, TX Divorce Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is one of the largest “consumer law firms” in the state of Texas with over 30 attorneys and 13 offices throughout Texas. The Firm was originally established in 1989 with the objective of providing high quality legal services to the public by acquiring the best attorneys, staff and utilizing the latest technology to maximize productivity. Bailey & Galyen has expanded its services to include most consumer areas of law. The Firm’s focus is to provide competent legal representation which centers on total client satisfaction. The pride of past accomplishments here at Bailey &...
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Lauren S. Fordyce
Huntsville, TX Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
South Texas College of Law
I'm Lauren Fordyce and I handle criminal and family law cases in Walker, Montgomery, Madison, Brazos, Leon and other counties across Texas. Call us for a free consultation.
Every person deserves a quality legal defense. I want every client to know that we care about them and we care about their case. Seeking justice is my passion and in the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Because of my experience as a prosecutor, I have a unique perspective of the injustices that can occur within the system and...
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Ami J. Decker
Fort Worth, TX Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Proven, experienced Fort Worth family lawyer that will provide professional legal help with issues related to divorce, including collaborative law divorce, child custody, child support, custody disputes, adoptions, as well as wills and trusts. Ms. Decker has been selected by her peers as a Fort Worth, Texas Best Attorney for the past two years, call her today to schedule an appointment to discuss your specific needs.
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Andrew R. Tisdale
Fort Worth, TX Divorce Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Divorce and Family
Baylor University
Andrew pursued family law after realizing his passion for client advocacy and the many opportunities for championing a client’s best interests. He is especially drawn to courtroom litigation and mediation as solutions for clients’ cases and a match for his skills. Andrew's goal is to build trust with his clients so that they find peace of mind knowing he is in their corner.
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Keith Spencer
Arlington, TX Divorce Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Keith Spencer is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law. That Board Certification mark of excellence and distinguished accomplishment is attained by only one in ten Texas attorneys, and indicates that Keith has substantial, relevant experience and has demonstrated the same in family law cases. Keith was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1987. Mr. Spencer is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in Communications from the University of North Texas. Keith is a Board Certified Family Law specialist. Mr. Spencer has practiced Family Law in Tarrant...
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Laura B. Alexander
Fort Worth, TX Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Baylor Law School
Laura Alexander is a partner at Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC and manages the Family Law practice.
A graduate of Baylor Law School, Ms. Alexander handles all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and decree modifications.
Her primary office is in Keller, Texas but she also regularly meets clients at the BHW Fort Worth location as well.
She is a caring and compassionate advocate for those going through family law issues.
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Callie Cole Dodson
Fort Worth, TX Divorce Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Texas A&M University School of Law
Callie Cole Dodson practices Family Law in Tarrant and surrounding counties in North Texas. She is focused on handling divorce, child custody, modification of child custody, child support, contested terminations and adoptions, protective orders, and any other facet of family law cases. Ms. Dodson is proud to be known among lawyers and judges for her integrity, honesty, and preparedness in the courtroom. Ms. Dodson has a background in psychology and uses that to inform her cases, and is honored to fight for and protect her clients and their families, either through contested litigation, mediation, or settlement agreements. Ms. Dodson...
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Brandi Hunt Fernandez
Crandall, TX Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Probate
Texas Tech University School of Law
We are tough and practical regardless of the type of case that you bring to our office. In more than one consult, we find other attorneys or law firms offering services that the law simply doesn't allow, or that the client may not actually need. We pride ourselves on helping client's find practical, cost effective solutions. However, we are always ready to take a case to trial when needed. It is this balance of tough, but fair, that allows us to assert effective advocacy for all of our clients. We proudly serve clients in Kaufman...
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Carolyn H Young
Austin, TX Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
Carolyn H Young has been a Divorce Attorney and Family Law sole practitioner in central Texas for more than twenty-four years. While delivering highly competent, diligent, and ethical representation, Carolyn provides the personal attention required to meet each client’s individual needs and concerns. Her goal is to offer comfortable access to her clients during a difficult time while ensuring they receive dependable and honorable legal counsel.
Carolyn grew up in Midland, Texas and received her undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University. Carolyn was accepted into the first class of coeds to attend Washington & Lee University in almost 240 years....
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Aleta Peacock
Bastrop, TX Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of Houston - Main Campus
Our practice is 100% devoted to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent rights, marital agreements, collaborative law, family law mediation, transgender issues, same sex marriages, and domestic partnerships. Because we limit our practice to family law, you can be assured that your case will get the attention and care you deserve. We can also offer you a better way to divorce using Collaborative Law, settling your case without utilizing the court system, or a relatively new program for high conflict cases called 'New Ways for Families.' Call us to request a free consultation...
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Brandon Joseph
Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
South Texas College of Law
Brandon Joseph is an Attorney at McClure Law Group. As a persuasive advocate, Brandon's intense work ethic and passion for the law makes him a real asset to the McClure legal team and their clients.
Brandon has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. During his first month at McClure Law Group, Brandon successfully persuaded a court to reconsider and overturn its ruling which granted an emergency protective order. Since that time, Brandon has successfully prosecuted and defended against multiple family violence protective orders. Additionally, Brandon has received numerous victories in suits to modify prior court orders,...
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Francesca Blackard
Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
New York Law School
Francesca Blackard is a partner at McClure Law Group, exclusively practicing family law since graduating from law school in 2012. Prior to law school, she worked for family law firms in Chicago, New York, and Dallas as both a paralegal and law clerk.
Francesca is of Mexican descent and is fluent in Spanish. Her travels have often taken her to Mexico, and she attended Instituto Alpes San Javier in Guadalajara, Jalisco to perfect her native tongue. Conversant in French, Francesca loves the study of languages and world cultures.
One of Francesca's finest qualities is how she relates to clients on a...
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Kelly A Carter
Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
Kelly A. Carter is originally from Southern Illinois where he graduated from Belleville Township High School East. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Harding University and quickly followed up by earning a Masters of Political Science from the University of North Texas.
At the age of 25, he joined the United States Air Force and served on active-duty for over eight years. He began his military service by undergoing rigorous flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola and after receiving his wings, he was stationed back in Texas as a B-1B Bomber Weapon Systems Officer. He deployed...
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Jennifer Elizabeth Wright Satagaj
Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Thomas P. Goranson
Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 54 years of experience
(844) 961-4959
8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
Southern Methodist University
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Guillermo Ramos
Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Consumer, Family and Real Estate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Even before founding The Ramos Law Firm, Guillermo Ramos has been devoted to advancing his client’s causes. First as a real estate agent then Real Estate Broker, Mr. Ramos, represented his clients in real estate transactions across North Texas. In 2004, he formed G R Realtors & Associates LLC a Texas real estate brokerage. He has taught agents in Texas the art of the real estate deal ever since. Desiring more out of his career he attended Texas A&M University School of Law. He graduated in December 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas as a...
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Jon M. Franks
Grapevine, TX Divorce Attorney with 59 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
I have been on the Board of Directors of TRINITY METRO since 2013, served as Secretary 2015-2016 and Vice Chairman 2017-2019. TRINITY METRO operates all transportation services for Tarrant County, Texas, including bus, commuter rail, Zip Zone and Access for handicapped persons.
I have served on the Irving, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission 1971-1975 and the Southlake, Texas, City Council 1992-1995.
I have been a member of the Grapevine Rotary Club since 1992 and served on their Board of Directors.
TEXAS MONTHLY Super Lawyer 2003 to present.
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Kenneth Bigham Jr
Bastrop , TX Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Ken Bigham Jr. has been licensed to practice law since 1989. Since that time he has made it his mission to empower and defend those who find themselves up against the overwhelming odds of large corporations and organizations. With a focus on personal injury law and criminal defense, Ken has spent the last two decades providing experienced guidance and dedicated legal service.
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Leslie Starr Barrows
Southlake, TX Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
The Barrows Firm provides effective solutions in high conflict divorce cases, criminal and juvenile criminal matters, probate, guardianship and more.
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David A. Asbill
Forney, TX Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
David was born and raised in the Dallas area and attended Mesquite schools. He is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Before he became a lawyer, David was a teacher and a coach in several Texas school districts. He also enjoyed coaching summer leagues for many years.
David served on the Forney ISD school board for six years and was president one year.
David has devoted his career to helping consumers in Texas. He has prosecuted and defended cases involving everything from collections and foreclosures to swimming pools, automobiles, and home foundations. He is proud to say that he has...
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Ms Amber K. Shemesh
Fort Worth, TX Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
Amber Shemesh is a divorce and family law attorney in Dallas Fort-Worth area with passion and dedication of helping her clients with complex divorce and family law matters. She has represented clients in different counties of Texas, including Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, and Ellis. Amber Shemesh has been practicing family law in Texas for over 10 years now, and over the years she has helped her clients with contested divorce, uncontested divorce, child support, child custody, parental rights, property division, domestic violence protection, and restraining orders. Her passion to help her clients with their legal matters, dedication to...
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LaQuisha Renee Batson
Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Florida Levin College of Law
LaQuisha Batson provides knowledgeable and sound counsel in all cases related to family law. Her services encompass legal matters involving divorce, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, child custody, and post-divorce modification.
As a compassionate lawyer, Ms. Batson zealously fights for the rights of her clients. She recognizes the delicate nature of family law matters and handle every case with the sensitivity it deserves. She is diligent and professional, committed to achieving her clients’ needs.
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David Samuel Brown
Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
At David Samuel Brown Law Firm, PLLC, I represent clients throughout Florida and the world in a wide variety of immigration matters. As an attorney with years of experience in immigration law, I understand the potential obstacles you may face with securing the necessary documents to legally enter or remain in this country.
Whether you are seeking to enter the United States for business, a new job, etc., I will offer the help you need to navigate the U.S. Immigration process.
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Beth Maultsby
Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 38 years of experience
(844) 961-4959
8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Chad C Allman
Fort Worth, TX Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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.
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Sandra Lynn Sprott
Arlington, TX Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Sandra L. Sprott is currently a solo practitioner and owner of the Law Office of Sandra Sprott, P.C. in Arlington, Texas. Ms. Sprott represents diverse clients in the fields of collections, small business planning, and commercial/consumer litigation. She also devotes her time representing clients in the areas of family law, landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and probate matters. From 2008 to 2013, Ms. Sprott was a Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Ben Abbott, P.C., in Garland, Texas. In this role she provided counsel and performed a full complement of legal activities in the plaintiff personal injury field....
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Garry Lewellen
Stephenville, TX Divorce Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Texas - Austin
A renowned super lawyer for over four decades, Garry Lewellen has a stellar reputation, earned by case preparation and courtroom skills. A former Chief Justice describes Lewellen as having the innate ability to, "cross examine witnesses with surgical precision, exposing falsehoods, and revealing the truth."
Lewellen graduated from the University of Texas, in 1970, with a degree in Political Science. He subsequently attended the University of Texas School of Law, while serving as Governor Preston Smith’s Student Affairs Advisor for all college campuses within the state.
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Robert Allen Thornton
Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
I am a Texas custody and divorce lawyer. I fight for your children and your money. What could be more important?
To have me as your lawyer, is to have an honest southerner who cares about you and your case. I've been through this myself, so I know how important it is to have a lawyer who will protect you, give smart advice and help you keep a cool head. Allowing a lawyer to do these things for you requires an immense amount of trust. I do not take such a...
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Doug Wright
Grand Prairie, TX Divorce Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doug Wright is a native of Fort Worth who graduated from Paschal High School in 1972 before earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. He then attended St. Mary University School of Law. After graduating and getting licensed in 1979 he returned to Fort Worth where his father was a Family District Judge and began his legal career.After being in private practice for almost 30 years Mr. Wright joined the firm of Bailey & Galyen in 2009 as Managing Attorney of the Fort Worth Office. He has committed his practice to Family...
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Mary Elizabeth Jones
Austin, TX Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Kentucky College of Law
Mary Jones has been resolving family law matters, including complex financial issues, custody and visitation concerns, immediate and long reaching ramifications of settlement provisions for more than 25 years. Mary’s long-standing focus has been in all aspects of family law and collaborative divorce, including traditional and same-sex divorce, child support, spousal support, child custody, modifications, complex property division, maintenance, post-divorce disputes, paternity, adoptions, enforcement, pre- and post-marital agreements, and grandparent access.
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Jane Mapes
Grand Prairie, TX Divorce Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Jane Mapes has been practicing law for 26 years and has devoted her practice to Family Law for the past 16 years, in Texas. Prior to relocating to Texas in 1996, she concentrated on real estate and personal injury law in the State of Florida, where she went to law school, and was admitted to the Bar in 1988. Upon moving to Texas, Ms. Mapes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and began practicing with a general practice law firm in Grand Prairie, where she familiarized herself with the courts in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Jane then joined...
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Jennifer Scherf
Burleson, TX Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law and University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Jennifer is very driven; which helps her be a strong and effective advocate for her clients. She believes in treating people who are dealing with difficult situations as well as happy events such as adoptions and prenups with dignity, compassion, and respect while providing excellent representation and personal service.
Born and raised in the North Dallas area; Jennifer graduated from Plano Sr. High in 1993. Four years later, she received her Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice, Business Law and English from UNT. Following college, she took two years off to begin her family before continuing her education and going...
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Anne Christine Clary
Fort Worth , TX Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Christine Clary was raised in Bridgeport, Texas and graduated from Bridgeport High School. She discovered a passion for law while working in her father’s law firm and competing in speech and debate tournaments on the weekends. Christine went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After college, Christine worked for Dr. Phil McGraw at his trial consulting firm, Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Christine then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she was active in the Student Bar Association and mock trial competitions. During law school, Christine also interned...
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Michael Andrew Hiller
Austin, TX Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Family
The mission of Hiller Law is to deliver expert divorce and family law counsel in a tough, smart, and professional manner. Michael Hiller is known as a fierce courtroom lawyer, and his team provides each client with aggressive and innovative approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Michael Hiller is a Texas Board Certified family lawyer who has extensive legal experience in handling all kinds of family law cases and is specifically trained to handle high conflict divorce cases for high net worth individuals. The Hiller Law Team takes pride in working diligently to present truthful and honest evidence in court...
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Candice Brown Deyerle
Austin, TX Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Houston Law Center
Candice B. Deyerle is a founding partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Clients with particularly complex family law issues, including divorce with businesses involved, multi-million dollar estates, privacy or publicity concerns, contested custody matters, children or parties with disabilities and/or special needs, or difficult issues such as alcoholism, drug abuse, addiction, mental health disorders, or personality disorders involved particularly benefit from Candice’s expertise. From the initial consultation, she will listen to and thoughtfully evaluate the facts of your case and work with you to...
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Hannah Hembree Bell
Austin, TX Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Hannah Hembree Bell is the founding attorney of Hembree Bell Law Firm where she focuses her practice on family law, divorce, and estate planning. Hannah is dedicated to helping people navigate tough family matters with genuine care and compassion.
Hannah focuses on serving people and families – not businesses or powerful corporations – because she truly cares about helping others. In fact, it’s her passion. Before founding Hembree Bell Law, Hannah worked at a large law firm in downtown San Antonio. She soon realized that serving big companies was not the best fit for her. At that point, Hannah decided to...
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Emily J. Ogden
Austin, TX Divorce Attorney with 1 year of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
Emily chose family law to help protect clients’ well-being. She works with clients to find a personalized solution for their situation. Emily understands that divorce and other family law matters are not simply a transaction, but a significant life transition. She offers practical and sound advice to help guide clients through this time to a hopeful future.
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Michelle May O'Neil
Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
(214) 348-6723
1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Suite 1525 MB #5
Dallas, TX 75201
Divorce, Appeals and Family
Attorney Michelle May O’Neil earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1989 from Baylor University Hankamer School of Business, her Juris Doctorate in 1991 from Baylor University School of Law, and her Mediation Certificate in 2003 from Texas Women’s University. Ms. O’Neil has been practicing law for over 30 years, and is the founding partner of the Dallas family law firm, O’Neil Wysocki. Through the use of genuine compassion for her client’s difficulties, and her determination to help them maintain their most favorable outcomes, Attorney O’Neil has the ability to assist individuals through complicated matters including divorce, child custody, and...
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Yolanda Castro-Dominguez
Irving, TX Divorce Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
It is often said that there is no time like the present. This could not be truer than when considering to prepare an estate plan. Doing so will it put your mind at ease by taking care of your family and loved ones. And it ensures your estate is distributed and protected according to your desires. Whether you need a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney, Yolanda offers a variety of estate plans to suit your needs for the benefit of your loved ones.
Yolanda Castro-Dominguez is a native Texan who grew up in Irving, Texas. Her passion for helping others...