Bellville Family Lawyers

Kevin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School where he was elected into the prestigious Order of the Coif. After law school, Kevin worked for the law firm of Latham & Watkins in their Midtown Manhattan offices, where he was trained by some of the best lawyers in the world in the fields of complex commercial litigation and negotiation. Kevin founded the Law Office of Oprea & Weber in 2014 with his law partner, and spouse, Karen Oprea. Kevin’s practice is focused on family law, including premarital and postmarital agreements, collaborative divorce, mediated divorce, divorces...

Katy M. Lovett has been practicing family law generally since 2013 and quite happily solely in Williamson County, Texas and Travis County, Texas since 2015. Katy’s main family law practice involves divorces (both high-conflict and uncontested), property characterization in divorces, original custody cases, custody order modifications, enforcements, custody issues and disputes, child support, spousal support, adoptions, and grandparents’ rights. Katy has found meaning and purpose through practicing family law. Katy’s first and foremost goal in her family law practice is to try to help her clients navigate through what is typically one of the most stressful and turbulent times of their...

Novert Morales is the founding partner of Morales Law Office, Attorneys at Law, PLLC.. formally Morales & Navarrete, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. Morales Law Office has law offices in Austin, Midland, and Georgetown, Texas.

Novert Morales practices primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and in Federal Court. Novert Morales is the past Chair of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a former Director with the Texas Young Lawyer Association and a former member of the Bar Leadership Committee and the Hispanic Issue Section of the...

In 2005, Jeffrey Peek focused his work to Immigration and Criminal Defense. He was the first attorney in Austin, to practice both Criminal Law and Immigration Law.

I was born and raised in Northeast Texas and after graduating from East Texas State University in 1996, I worked as a paralegal for Foley & Coley until December of 2000 when I relocated to Houston to attend South Texas College of Law. While in law school, I worked full time for Crain, Caton & James, a large law firm in downtown Houston. In December of 2005, I graduated from South Texas College of Law and passed the Texas Bar in February 2006. I was licensed to practice law by May of 2006. I had a successfully practice in...

Experienced and recognized Austin attorney James (“Jimmy”) Evans has practiced law since 1995, and since 2010 has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. At his law firm, Evans Family Law Group, Jimmy handles a full range of family law cases, including divorce, agreed and uncontested divorce, divorce and custody litigation, child custody, child support, adoption, mediation and collaborative law, and grandparents’ rights (to name a few). For Jimmy, the preparation, pains, and persistence that each case demands of him is small when compared to the reward: a legal outcome that, with a minimum...

Collin’s training in the area of criminal defense began while working as a law clerk for three trial-tested lawyers at the law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford. As a clerk, and later an associate attorney at that firm, he learned how to fight for people accused of committing a crime. There is no college for being a criminal defense lawyer. Contrary to what some may believe, students do not pick a major while they are in law school. Most study many areas to prepare for the bar exam and hope they find a job that interests them. For...

Jeffrey is a third generation trial lawyer who brings diverse experiences and a unique perspective to complex legal issues. He leads Cofer & Connelly’s civil litigation practice with a focus on Family Law and Personal Injury cases.  Jeffrey begins each case with amicable diplomacy, but understands the litmus test of a great lawyer is trial skill – no settlement, dismissal, or successful case resolution is possible unless the other side knows you are prepared to take a case to trial, and win it.  With this understanding in mind, Jeffrey has successfully tried cases to a jury in multiple states,...

I'm Tad A. Nelson, the founder of a boutique criminal defense and DWI firm that operates under the guiding principle: “Big City Experience, Small Town Values.” For my team and me, representing clients and safeguarding their constitutional rights is a privilege, not just a job. We always put people before profits, focusing on the well-being of our clients, their families, and their peace of mind. Our firm is located in League City, and we cater to clients in Galveston County, Harris County, and across the Texas Gulf Coast. We concentrate on criminal defense, DWI, and family law, exclusively handling family law...

Morgan Bourque is the founding attorney of Morgan Bourque Attorney at Law. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Samford University’s Cumberland School of law and South Texas College of Law.
Morgan has spent time as a prosecutor the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and worked for the Department of Justice, United State’s Attorney’s Office, and Southern District of Texas. Since starting his own firm with his father Gerald Bourque, he has helped thousands of clients facing criminal, family law, and personal injury matters in The Woodlands...

John Ransom has been an attorney for Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. since 2012. He focuses his practice on family law matters. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2009, he has handled family related cases, including: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, complex property issues, and bankruptcy. John is a graduate of American University with a degree in International Studies. He obtained his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2008 where he was involved in the Student Bar Association. He later interned for the Honorable Jeff Bohm and worked as in-house counsel before working at Laura Dale &...

I left my native texas to study economics at Purdue University and graduated in 2010 with honors. After college, I attended Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and graduated in February 2014. In law school, I competed in the National Health Care Law Moot Court competition and successfully made break out of 30 teams across the country. I also competed on the Transactional Law Meet team. Both of these competitions sharpened my advocacy skills I continue to use in my practice. During my first summer of law school, I interned with the Honorable Judge McFarland in the 133rd...

I am licensed to practice law in Texas and in the U.S. Southern District Court of Texas. I started my career in Family Law as a legal assistant in 2013. I am a passionate advocate for my clients, particularly in the area of family law. My experience includes handling cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of custody and support, paternity, adoptions, and other family law matters. I also have trial experience in divorce and family law cases. Being a native Houstonian raised by immigrant parents, I have a unique perspective and understanding of the diverse needs of my...

Andrew Bayley is the lead attorney for The Bayley Law Firm. Since 2010 Andrew has helped countless individuals, families, and businesses with their legal needs in family law, real estate law, business litigation, and small business support. He has appeared and argued cases in front of nearly every sitting District Court Judge in Harris County and surrounding counties, and has argued cases to both the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Andrew grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up working for his father who owned a small business selling furniture and appliances. Andrew’s father taught him that the only...

Shannon Boudreaux has handled numerous high-conflict family law situations, including complex contested divorces, child custody disputes, court order enforcements, and child custody modifications. Shannon has also handled countless LGTBQ related family law matters, from cohabitation agreements to prenups and divorces.

Her passion for advocacy has led courts to enlist her as an amicus attorney, or a court-appointed investigator who recommends to the judge what is in the best interest of the children.

Shannon has built a reputation for excellent and passionate advocacy. She has been named to the 2014 National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, as well as a two-time recipient of...

Cindy Diggs has practiced law for over 25 years in Houston and the surrounding areas. She is a specialist in all types of family law and divorce cases. Ms. Diggs earned her juris doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law in 1984, where she was an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review and a member of the Order of the Barristers. She also represented the university as a member of its National Moot Court Team and National Mock Trial Team. In addition, Cindy is a founding member and served on the Advisory Board of the Houston Urban...

I am an attorney with a focus on family law and criminal defense. I am deeply committed to advocating for my clients in challenging and emotionally charged situations, bringing a compassionate yet strategic approach to every case. In the realm of family law, I assist clients with issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence. Whether it involves negotiating settlements or representing clients in court, I am dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of families, always prioritizing the best interests of children and promoting positive outcomes for my clients. In the area of criminal defense, I defend...

Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Immigration Attorneys for Conroe, The Woodlands, and surrounding Houston areas.

The firm of Duckworth & Ray, L.L.P. is on your side. We have been standing up for the rights of people charged with crimes in Montgomery County, Texas, and surrounding counties since 1998.

We will fight to protect your freedom and your good name. We have experience in handling all types of criminal cases and our results have earned us a good reputation with our clients, prosecutors, courts, and other defense attorneys.

Katherine "Kate" Bihm, previously known as Katherine Shipman, emerged as a prominent figure in Montgomery County's legal scene during her candidacy for the judge of the 9th District Court in the 2016 Republican primary. She practiced law under her maiden name until her run for office, where she became popularly known by the catchphrase, "Vote for Bihm, not for him." To accommodate the growth of her firm and to simplify how clients and supporters could connect with her, her practice was renamed from Katherine Shipman, PLLC, to The Bihm Firm, PLLC, in September 2016. Kate's career foundation was solidly built during...

Shane M. Boasberg was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, but Shane moved to Texas to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Shane completed my degrees in Government and History in 1999 and decided to continue his education in Texas by attending law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston. During his law school years, Shane worked as a clerk for the well-known law firm Gallagher, Lewis, Downey, and Kim. This role provided him with significant experience in legal and appellate research and writing, as well as trial preparation, including work on one...

Attorney Greg Enos, has over 38 years of legal experience and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Enos handles divorce and child custody cases in Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria County, Texas. Greg speaks at legal seminars on family law educating attorneys and judges. He also publishes legal directories and a legal newspaper that are widely used and read by Houston area attorneys and courts. Greg Enos is a respected leader of the legal profession working to improve family courts.

Compassionate, comprehensive legal services! Compassionate attorney helping individuals to resolve painful disputes and avoid unnecessary litigation. Focus is on comprehensive, confidential representation to resolve conflict and prevent unnecessary and expensive litigation. Skilled mediator, certified in advanced family law.

Scott Morgan is a board certified Texas family law attorney who has represented clients in divorce and family law cases since 1994.

Regarded as an elite family law litigator, Jake represents clients throughout the State of Texas in complex marital property division and custody disputes. Although most of his cases resolve amicably, Jake excels at trying cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators, and is known for his skill in the courtroom. Jake practices exclusively in the area of family law and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jake has received the Client’s Choice Award in Family Law from Avvo.com and is rated a 10.0 superb lawyer by the website. Jake frequently speaks on family...

Scott Herlihy is a proven and skilled family law attorney who has practiced in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties for over 25 years. He licensed in all Texas state and federal courts and was selected as a “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2005 and 2006, an honor bestowed upon less than 2.5% of attorneys under 40. Scott is a member of the State Bar Family Law and Litigation Sections, the Travis County, Williamson County, and Hays County Bar Associations, the Austin Bar Association Family Law and Litigation Sections, and is an Austin Bar Foundation Fellow. Scott handles a wide...

Patricia Brown has been practicing family law since 1997 in Williamson and Travis counties, with an emphasis on people and families, focusing principally on family law and divorce. Ms. Brown is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Both her paralegals are also Board Certified in Family Law. Having gone through a divorce, and raising 2 children as a single mother, Ms. Brown founded the firm based on her personal philosophy: genuine empathy and compassion for men and women seeking help. She focuses on understanding each client's individual needs, and has the...

Angelica is driven to help families navigate difficult journeys, make sound decisions and successfully transition into the next phase of their lives. Her clients include millennials, professionals and their spouses, who value a constructive and intelligent approach to family law. Anglica was named a 2022 Top Attorney in Austin by Austin Monthly, and a 2023 “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America© in Family Law. Angelica is a past member of the 2019-2020 State Bar of Texas Leadership Class and is a member of the Diversity in the Profession Committee of the State Bar of Texas. She speaks fluent...

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....

Christine Henry Andresen is the Managing Attorney at CHA Law Group in Austin, Texas. She represents clients in divorce and child custody (SAPCR), litigation, and she also is trained in collaborative divorce. While Christine has a niche in helping LGBTQ+ clients through divorces and other legal issues, she helps straight people get divorced, too!

CHA Law Group also has two associate attorneys, Matthew Carneal and Will Shindler, whose practices focus on divorce and custody (SAPCR) cases,

Christine helps people make babies! She represents adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) clients. She also does wills and estate planning.

At CHA Law Group, we are...

I graduated from the Regent University School of Law in 2001, located in Virginia Beach. I am a proud member of the Texas Bar Association and actively participate in the family law section of the Texas Bar and the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. Additionally, I was part of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. I hold licenses to practice in Texas and Missouri, including the United States District Court Eastern District of Texas and the United States District Court of Northern District of Texas. My practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Law, Child Custody & Modification, Child Support, and...

MacKenzie is an experienced litigator who believes that everyone should have access to affordable legal help during the most important moments of their lives. MacKenzie is passionate about serving those who don't have access to an affordable attorney: those in the middle, who are work hard everyday but could be easily crippled by a legal setback. Prior to founding Access Justice Houston MacKenzie worked at a Houston consumer law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients from deceptive trade practices and scams.

MacKenzie went to law school at the University of Houston Law Center where he focused on...

The Law Office of Colin McFerrin, PLLC is in Kyle, Texas, which is conveniently located between Austin and San Marcos, Texas. Our office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. If your schedule does not allow you to meet with one of our attorneys during normal business hours, please contact our office at 512-268-9415 to schedule a weekend or evening appointment.

T.J. Roberts was born in Austin and raised in Lampasas, Texas. Playing baseball for the Lampasas Badgers earned T.J. a chance to attend Austin College in Sherman, Texas. T.J. graduated with a degree in political science and moved on to the Texas Tech University School of Law. In Law School, T.J. served as president of the Criminal Bar Association, Vice-Chair of The Board of Barristers, and was voted the Board’s most outstanding member. In addition to the Criminal Defense Clinic, where he received an American Jurisprudence Award, T.J. was also a member of several national trial advocacy teams. T.J....

The Law Office of Shelly A. Merchant represents individuals in Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Houston, and surrounding areas in a wide range of general practice matters including family law, bankruptcy, probate and much more. We are a small firm in a small-town suburb of Houston providing clients with a friendly atmosphere and personalized service in addressing their legal concerns. We listen to your needs and work to understand your individual legal situation to help you through a difficult situation. Our attorneys are more than willing to tackle the unique challenges your case presents and to determine and execute the...

Brendin Miguez is the founder and lead attorney at The Miguez Law Firm, PLLC. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, one of only three schools in the nation that is consistently ranked in the top 10 for trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. Prior to attending law school, Brendin’s past displays an impressive history of public service as he worked both as a teacher and served four years in the United States Army as a paralegal. Brendin’s practice draws upon his experiences of serving others in delivering the best possible legal outcomes for...

Montes Law Firm, PLLC is based in Houston, Texas. Angelique Montes is an attorney practicing immigraiton and family law. Born in Houston, Texas to Cuban immigrant parents - she was one of the first in her family to be born a U.S. citizen. Angelique is fluent in both English and Spanish. In January 2011, Angelique began building a law firm from the ground up. From her expereince and knowledge of the law, zealous advocacy, and dedication and ability to work with each individual client personally - as a person and not as a case...

William B. (“Bill”) Connolly is from Houston, Texas and he has been a family, juvenile, protective services trial and appellate attorney for nearly 40 years. He is Board Certified in Family Law and Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a NACC Child Welfare Law Specialist and is a bar leader in the creation of the newly approved Texas Child Welfare Law Board Specialization. Bill is a former Adjunct Professor of Juvenile Law and has lectured and mentored attorneys, judges, CPS (DFPS) officials, juvenile court officials and healthcare professionals on a variety of subjects including substance...

Ashley V. Tomlinson is an experienced attorney with Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. She focuses her practice on helping clients with their family related matters. With over ten years of legal experience, Ashley has helped many families with all aspects of family law, including cases involving child abduction under the Hague Convention. Ashley graduated magna cum laude from Hollins University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French. She earned a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University in New Orleans where she was the Senior Articles Editor for Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law, one of the...

Marjorie A. Maxwell is a dedicated family law attorney with Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. She focuses her practice on helping clients with family related matters and has extensive experience helping clients with cases, involving child custody disputes with a primary focus on complex marital property characterization and valuation issues. Marjorie graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2000. She later attended South Texas College of Law and earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 2007. While in law school, she worked for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, interning under the Family...