Clayton Family Lawyers

Samuel Reyes was licensed to practice law in 2008 and represents individuals in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. As a former prosecutor with the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office, Samuel has excelled with consistent successful results in Court in the various areas of law in which he practices. In 2010 Samuel Reyes went into private practice establishing his firm, Law Office of Samuel Reyes PLLC and was admitted to federal practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. With a focus on client satisfaction and results, the...

Scott Nelson attended college at the University of Maryland where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Prior to becoming a family law attorney, Scott opened and grew a prosperous landscaping company. When he first bought it, he did $90,000 in sales. Before selling his company, he did $550,000 in sales. In just under five years of owning his company, he saw a 500% increase in sales. Owning and running his own company gave him experience in the issues that affect business owners and employees. Ultimately, Scott went on to sell the business and transition to real estate. Scott’s real-world...

Alexander “Alex” Beltaifa is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, working out of the firm’s San Antonio office. He joined the firm on June 16, 2025, and focuses his practice on family law. A dedicated and compassionate advocate, Alex brings a unique background in both education and law to his role. Originally from San Antonio, Alex was raised in the Tampa Bay area of Florida before returning to Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2011 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s...

Nancy is an associate attorney at Hunt Law Firm, where she is committed to providing a wide range of family law services to individuals and families. Nancy was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Soon after receiving her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston, Nancy attended South Texas College of Law Houston.

During her tenure at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nancy volunteered with the Houston Area Women’s Center, Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Boat People SOS and Catholic Charities where she gained invaluable experience in family law at an early point in her career. Through her continued experience, Nancy...

In 1995, Sherrie founded Travers & Travers in Katy, Texas following a successful teaching career. Sherrie is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She specializes in complex family law matters, including issues of divorce, property characterization, child support, and issues involving children. Sherrie is also an experienced mediator and collaborative law facilitator. Board Certification: Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1996 to present Education: B.S., Mathematics, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1968 Summa Cum Laude M.S., Mathematics, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1969 Magna Cum Laude B.S.,...

"Sharon" began his legal career in 1965 and has amassed over 47 years of experience. During that time, he was elected as Justice of The Peace, County Attorney, and District Attorney of Orange County, Texas. Sharon has compiled an unparelled record at trial. Over the 47 years, Sharon has tried more than 700 cases, winning an overwhelming majority of these cases. He primarily handles criminal cases, divorce cases, and child custody cases. Sharon is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Orange County Bar Association and the Jefferson County Bar Association. He was the...

Spielvogel & Spielvogel, P.C. is a professional corporation providing quality legal services in Montgomery County, Texas and in Harris County, Texas. Paul Spielvogel was licensed to practice law in Texas in 1983. He is a real estate closing attorney and escrow officer for American Title Company. In May 2013, Paul and Janet Spielvogel celebrated 30 years of providing legal services to Montgomery County, Texas and surrounding areas. Janet Spielvogel was licensed to practice law in Texas 1983. She received her board certification in family law in 1993 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and has maintained her certification each year.

Anna Din was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She has lived all her life in Spring, Texas, and is dedicated to providing services to clients who need representation near them, from an attorney who understands the needs and values of a small community life. She graduated from University of Houston, cum laude, in 2009. She is licensed by both the Texas and Florida Bar.

Holly R. Monk is a dedicated attorney with a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of the legal system. A graduate of Texas Tech School of Law and the University of Texas at Dallas, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Licensed to practice law in Texas and holding a Guardianship Certification, Holly is an active member of the Texas State Bar, the Collin County Bar Association, and the Dallas County Bar Association. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Holly has lived in Tyler and now calls the Dallas area home. Her journey into law began as a...

Melvin’s legal journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University, followed by earning his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Since becoming licensed in Texas in 2005, he has expanded his expertise by being admitted to all four federal districts in Texas and federal court in Colorado. Born in Durban, South Africa, and raised in Mesquite, Texas, Melvin has spent most of his life in the DFW area. His unique upbringing and global perspective are complemented by a deep-rooted commitment to his community. A member of The Heights Church, Melvin actively volunteers his time,...

Attorney Lopez has taken dozens of cases before juries with awesome results. Her over 10 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney has led to countless dismissals and acquittals. Attorney Lopez is a former prosecutor and has represented hundreds of clients. One of Attorney Lopez’s prior positions was as a defense attorney working for the State Counsel for Offenders, representing accused sexually violent predators paroling out of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. There is no charge too big or too small. Her experience includes trials ranging from possession of marijuana to murder. Let her fight for you!

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Caring and compassionate consumer law attorney that will protect your rights. Over 20 years experience in financial matters, estate matters and family matters. Whether in financial distress or seeking to preserve wealth, our goal is your financial and legal well-being.

Pamela A. Cherry has dedicated her career to the practice of family law. She has represented clients in all aspects of family law including divorce, child support, child custody, modification, premarital agreements, and adoption. In addition, Pamela is a certified ad litem and trained mediator. It is her experience as an attorney and mediator that enables her to assist her clients in achieving an amicable resolution to an often stressful, emotional, and expensive experience.

Pamela received her juris doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at...

For some people, choosing a career is a time-consuming process. But not for Elizabeth Doss – the Missouri native had her future mapped out early on. As a high school junior, she was selected to be a delegate for the Missouri Girls State, a summer leadership program sponsored by the American Legion. That event sparked in her a life-long passion for law, an interest that she would continue to foster for years to come. During that summer, she attended a course where a local attorney discussed landlord/tenant law. For Doss, that encounter was...

I am a life-long resident of southeast Texas, a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and Lamar University - Beaumont. I am married to Tara Wolfe McEachern and we have five children. After a half-decade in private practice in southeast Texas, I was honored to serve the next four and one-half years as an Assistant Attorney General for the Texas Child Support Division in their Woodville and Nederland offices. I returned to private practice in December of 2013, to focus primarily in the legal areas of family, divorces, child custody and child support serving Jefferson County, Texas and surrounding counties. In August...

Atonya McClain is an attorney with her principal office in Katy, Texas. Her practice focuses on Immigration law, Criminal Defense law, and Family law. Ms. McClain has focused her practice of law in areas that she loves. She enjoys helping members of our community every day with the following: Immigration Law: Family-Based Petitions: Green Cards, Visas, Citizenship, Naturalization, Fiancé Visas, Adjustment of Status, Affidavits of Support, Waiver Applications, Removal of Conditions of Residency, Green Card Renewals, Visa Renewals, Nonimmigrant Visas (V, B1/B2, J, F, M) Criminal Defense Law (State and Federal): Assault, Drugs, Theft, Weapons Possession, Harassment, Prostitution, Credit or Debit Card Abuse,...

Since 1978, J. Roland Jeter has offered representation and counsel for a wide range of legal matters. He has been practicing law for nearly four decades, qualifying him to take on even the most complex cases. His firm offers personalized counsel for elder law, estate planning, criminal defense, and family law issues. Attorney Jeter is a former prosecutor and judge, giving him incredibly unique experience to apply towards his clients’ cases. He has been given an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, been named Best Attorney in Irving (2013), and navigated thousands of cases over the years. Serving clients throughout Irving...

Our firm is led by Mark Childress, an attorney who has been on the other side of the fence during his time at one of the area's largest law firms. He founded our firm in order to provide a more personal brand of representation. Mark believes in getting to know our clients on a personal level so that he can provide them with legal services tailored to the unique situations they face. Our main areas of practice include:

Divorce
Complex Divorce
Family Law
Custody & Visitation
Property Division
Adoption
Military Divorce
Uncontested Divorce