Joaquin Family Lawyers

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Erin R. Clegg joined McCathern in 2017 as part of the Family Law division and offices at the firm's Frisco, Texas office. Erin has extensive litigation experience in family law from working on cases involving divorce, custody, child support, modifications, enforcements, domestic violence, and cases involving Child Protective Services. She also has experience as a mediator for family law cases, helping parties reach creative and unique results that might not otherwise be available through the Court system.

Erin is a member of various organizations, including the Texas Young Lawyers Association (serving on the Board of Directors as a Director of District...

My practice is focused on cases that require my individual attention, through analysis of my clients facts, and then using my skill, effort, strategy and wisdom to work with my client to obtain the best results.

I do not do a high volume of cases. Instead I like to work with my clients on a one on one basis so that I can help them in a difficult time in their life. I cannot do this is I and handling 10 cases in Court day, or am 3 weeks behind on returning client's phone calls.

Instead I work...

Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family.

Aaron Reimer earned his undergraduate degree from Dallas Christian College cum laude, with a double major in Theology and Psychology. After graduation, he worked for several years in the banking industry before moving to Houston to attend South Texas College of Law.

While in law school, Aaron clerked for the Honorable Judge Georgia Dempster of the Harris County 308th Family District Court. He also clerked for the Honorable Justice George C. Hanks, Jr., in Houston’s First Court of Appeals.

After graduating from law school, Aaron continued his education at the University of Houston Law Center, pursuing a Masters of Law...

Augustus Corbett is building a reputation as one of the best DFW civil rights, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law lawyers in Texas. He represents people throughout the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, which includes Collin, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise Counties. Mr. Corbett also practices federal criminal defense in the United States District Court in the Northern District of Texas. He's the senior partner at Corbett & Corbett LLP where he practices with his daughter, Chloe Corbett.

I am passionate about personal injury and family law. A native Houstonian, I graduated from The University of Houston Law Center. Prior, I attended college at Emory University, graduating with a joint degree in English and Creative Writing and a minor in Theater.

During my time at the University of Houston Law Center, I was President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and chaired the Moore’s School of Music Gala. I was also honored and a speaker alongside actress Christine Baranski for the Human Rights Gala. I completed a summer clerkship at the Law Office of Dan Cogdell, a...

Chris A. Spofford is a Family Law Attorney in Houston who has been defending the rights of men, women and children in Texas Family Law matters for more than 30 years. Over that time, he has handled thousands of divorce and Family Law cases. He has distinguished himself during intense courtroom trials as well as innovating in alternatives to family law litigation, such as divorce mediation and collaborative family law.

Board Certification: Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1993; recertified, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013

Admitted to the Bar: 1986, Texas; 1998, U.S. District Court, Southern District of...

Attorney Martin Valko of Dallas immigration law firm of Chavez & Valko, LLP, represents individuals and families from around the world, private and publicly traded companies in employment-based immigration, international Olympic and professional athletes, car racers, artists, and musicians in various non-immigrant and immigrant matters, and visas to foreign countries. Martin Valko has a first hand knowledge about the U.S. immigration laws as he has been through the entire process – from being a high-school exchange student, college student to an H-1B worker to his permanent residency and dual citizenship. Martin's clients greatly appreciate his in-depth understanding of the complex...

We pride ourselves on demonstrating outstanding commitment to issues of each case, whether it be – high value property divorce, valuing closely held family business, contested custody, vigorous impeachment and cross examination of court appointed custody experts who make recommendations adverse to our client, aggressive and thorough review of all child support, and excluding mental health professionals seemingly frequently increasing conflicting roles in family and divorce courts.

Kris is board certified in the area of family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Kris earned her law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She continued her education by earning a Master of Business Administration at St. Mary's University School of Business. She is a credentialed mediator in Family Law and matters involving Child Protective Services. Kris is licensed to practice law in Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Missouri. Kris has four children and lives in Dallas with her husband...

Michael R. Cramer’s practice includes extensive experience in business law, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, corporate law, construction law, real estate, civil defense and estate planning. Attorney Cramer has more than 21 years of practice. Michael developed a statewide practice focused on litigation. His cases range from breach of contract to construction delay claims against the State of Texas. He also works with Family Law and Divorce cases. His business litigation practice includes the representation of corporations of all sizes. Michael has considerable experience in assisting corporations to avoid litigation through consultancy and risk avoidance. He counsels business...

Attorney Mark Nacol has been serving clients in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex for over 30 years. Mark offers legal advice and representation in a broad scope of practice areas, with an emphasis on the following: - Civil Litigation - Commercial Litigation - Family Law & Divorce - Fathers Rights - Business Transactions - Intellectual Property - Probate Law and Will Contests - Real Estate Litigation Mark Nacol has a reputation as a smart and tough advocate who has a natural ability to communicate...

Andres was born in Tyler, TX, but at age 4, he moved with his family to  Miami, FL, where he was raised. In 2010, Andres moved back to Texas, and he has lived in Dallas since then. Andres has been practicing law in Texas since 2012, and he has experience dealing with complex issues in both family law and criminal defense. However, he focuses his practice on family law. Having experience in multiple areas of law gives Andres the unique ability to provide clients with insight and guidance on secondary issues that may affect their family law case. Outside of...

Aaryn Landers Lamb is the Executive Director of Methodist Justice Ministry, a non-profit law firm in Fort Worth, Texas. Aaryn is one of the attorneys at MJM that handles family law and protective order cases in Tarrant and Johnson Counties. She is Board Certified in Child Welfare Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

The Law Offices of David Sloane is a legal office dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. Founding lawyer, Attorney Sloane, has been practicing law for over 20 years, and has experience as a former police lieutenant. With this unique background, he has a different perspective on criminal matters than other lawyers do. Mr. Sloane is also a member of the National College of DUI Defense, and he is known for his high-quality defense work in DWI and marijuana cases. He has instructed police recruits on the proper...

As a board certified specialist in family law, I diligently and zealously represent clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, complex property division and retirement, custody and support, alimony, adoptions, as well as modification of prior court orders.

Another area of emphasis is wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate and administration of estates. Planning ahead is important in this hectic time, giving your loved ones the protection they need. Probate need not be complicated, and can be expeditiously handled by an experienced attorney such as David Biles.

Attorney Weaver earned her law degree from Texas Tech Law School in 1991. As a long-time resident of Killeen, she has many roots in the community and has earned a reputation for being a relentless advocate for her clients. Inside and outside of the courtroom, she works hard to protect the best interests of her clients in a variety of cases such as personal injury, family law, military family law, and estate planning. Attorney Weaver is also a certified mediator. She remains up-to-date on the latest legal strategies in order to better serve her clients.

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers 2014, 2015. Former Vice-President, Texas Creditor's Bar Association. Graduated as Tulane Senior Appellate Champion, 2002. Practices primarily in Williamson and Travis County. First-Chair trial experience in excess of 500 trials throughout Texas.

My goal is to provide high quality, ethical, and personalized legal representation to all my clients with the object of obtaining the best possible result for each and every one of my clients at a reasonable cost. The legal system can be bewildering when you do not deal with it regularly. I have been dealing with it since I was first licensed to practice law in Texas in November 1984. I can help you with your family law problem (divorce, child custody, child support, child visitation, etc.) or criminal law problem (whether you are charged with a felony,...

Board Certified, Civil Trial Law and Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Ed Walsh has practiced law in Williamson County, Texas for over forty years.

He was elected District Attorney of Williamson County in 1976 and was re-elected in 1980 and 1984. During his tenure as District Attorney, he was twice selected as “Prosecutor of the Year” for the State of Texas.

Mr. Walsh has been in private practice in Round Rock Texas since 1986. He holds a Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating of AV, the highest possible rating.

Mr. Walsh practices family, criminal defense and civil litigation. He has been board...

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Attorney Mitch Miers and Griffin Miers, LLP are here to ensure that justice is served among the citizens of Tarrant County who are need of a divorce and family law attorney or criminal defense attorney. Growing up in Southwest Fort Worth, Mitch was active in the community and athletics while attending Southwest High School. After graduation, Mitch attended the University of Texas at Austin. After a few years in the corporate world, Mitch enrolled at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. At St. Mary’s Mitch was recognized for Moot...

As the founder of her own firm, Shelly D. Fowler, Attorney at Law provides legal services in the areas of criminal defense and family law. Ms. Fowler has been licensed to practice law since the year 1992. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has Board Certified Ms. Fowler for Criminal Law. She is a proud graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. Get in touch with her firm today to get a complimentary consultation.

Practicing Family Law in North Texas since 2011. Board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of Family Law.

The legal system can sometimes be overwhelming and expensive, and finding the right attorney to guide you through the maze can be daunting. I am here to help. I understand that each of my clients has different priorities and challenges, and I tailor my legal services accordingly, with a focus on providing high-quality, affordable work. I understand that sometimes clients have to make difficult choices, particularly in family law–related cases, and I strive to educate my clients about the law and its relationship to the specifics of their situation so they can make informed decisions. That is one reason...

With over 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Kathy Johnson is an accomplished lawyer focusing her practice exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, and other related issues. She has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992 and in Oklahoma since 1992. She has been a family law mediator since 2000. As a strong-willed and tenacious attorney, Ms. Johnson refuses to back down from a fight. That said, her easy-going personality allows her to build strong connections with clients from all walks of life, making them feel comfortable and secure. Ms. Johnson started her career in the...

Mr. Nguyen earned his B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Arlington and his J.D. from the Southern Methodist University. He is a licensed member of the Texas Bar. He provides advice to clients in the areas of Family Law, Auto Accidents/Person Injury, Bankruptcy, and Business Counseling.

Everyone knows that the idiosyncrasies of our legal system can often result in unreasonably protracted legal disputes, as endless appeals and requests drag out even the simplest of cases for months and even years. At the offices of Dwain Downing Attorney at Law , we feel it is our mission to provide the fastest and best legal service possible