Leon County Family Lawyers

After graduating from Howard University School of Law in 2019, James Hidalgo continued to pursue his passion for public interest and social justice work. As a Tenants' rights attorney with the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), James provides free legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers who are at risk of eviction. While at Howard, James followed his passion for public interest law as a member of Howard Law’s Fair Housing Clinic, where he represented low-income D.C. residents seeking to abate hazardous conditions in their homes. Prior to attending Howard, James worked as a paralegal with the New York Legal...

Travis Eaton is a dedicated family law attorney based in Houston, Texas, with over a decade of experience guiding clients through some of life’s most emotionally and financially challenging transitions. Born and raised in the Houston area, Travis brings a deep understanding of the local community to his practice and approaches each case with empathy, honesty, and strategic insight. Travis earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University and his law degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. While in law school, he also completed coursework at Oxford University and Southern Methodist University. He later earned an...

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.

Roy Huddle has practiced law since 1996 and has practiced primarily Family Law since the end of 2008. He has been married to his wife, Pam, for 21 years and they have five sons. Roy’s current resume. Education UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER: Juris Doctorate, May 1996 RICE UNIVERSITY: Bachelor of Arts in English, May 1991 Membership/Associations State Bar of Texas since June 1996. Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas. Fort Bend County Bar Association. Biblical Conflict Resolution Group, Houston, Texas . Selected Professional Employment ROY HUDDLE, P.C. (August 2004 –...

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.

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...

Jay D. Smith has been practicing law since 2004. After graduating from Oklahoma State University in 2001, he attended Baylor University School of Law and graduated in 2004. He was awarded "best legal brief" in the Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Competition, and received recognition for being one of the top 10 speakers. After practicing in Dallas and Austin, Jay opened up his own firm in 2009. Jay Smith devoted this firm to helping families resolve their divorce cases. He owns firms in both Round Rock, Texas and Austin, Texas.

I call myself the "Common People" lawyer. I was raised to be self sufficient ever since I was old enough to babysit and deliver newspaper. I worked to put myself through college, law school and master degree. During the first phase of my law practice, My objective was to become a "rich and famous" lawyer. When I clawed my way there to the top, I couldn't figure out why I was so unhappy...So, I walked away from everything --my high paying salary, my condo by the lake, my personal shopper, my rich clients with limos...

Rick Robertson is the president of KoonsFuller, P.C., the largest family law firm in Texas with offices in Dallas, Plano, Denton, Southlake and Houston. He is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and “A-V” rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America each year since 1997 and in the Texas publication of Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers each year since 2003. He was the first family lawyer to appear on the cover of Texas’ Super Lawyers (2011) and was chosen as the top family lawyer in Texas by Texas Lawyer...

Lori Blackwell was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received her undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Ms. Blackwell received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in December of 2007 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas the following May.

Ms. Blackwell began her career practicing general civil litigation and was naturally drawn to the primary practice of family law. "Although the subject matter is often difficult, I feel that I am helping people move on to the next chapter in their...

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...

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...

John Wilson | Dallas Intellectual Property, Business Litigation & Family Law Attorney John Wilson is the owner of Wilson Legal Group P.C. (dba Wilson Whitaker Rynell) and a go-to Dallas intellectual property and business litigation attorney. A former Dow Chemical computer programmer, he bridges technology and law to protect innovation and resolve complex disputes. Before founding the firm, Mr. Wilson served in the legal department of North Networks Corporation (Enterprise Division), worked at Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C., and became a senior associate at Fish & Richardson P.C. Intellectual Property: Patent and trademark strategy, prosecution, licensing, portfolio management, IP litigation, and trade secret...

When I began my legal career in 2002, I was already on my way to marriage number two. The first two marriages did not make it, and neither did the third. However, two beautiful children and an amazing co-parenting relationship were the results. Through my personal experiences with parenthood, being divorced and raising kids, I learned that parents must be able to coparent and work together. Kids don’t make the decisions for their parents to divorce, nor should they have to bear the burden of their parents’ decisions. Not every family law attorney has direct experience with divorce, and it gives...

30+ years of experience in Family Law and divorce assisting clients in transition from being married to being single in the least financially and emotionally damaging way possible.

Board certified in Family law, with a focus on the process of divorce, through litigation, collaborative law and mediation.

From litigation to collaborative law, my focus is on settling divorce, or other family law matters, in such a way that brings our clients peace of mind, while also protecting their priorities.

Our firm has led the way in using Collaborative Law for clients who are appropriate for the process. We also pursue litigation for our...

Ms. Neal was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2012, after graduating with her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law and Master of Arts in Communication Studies from St. Mary’s University earlier that year. She also holds a Bachelor of Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated in 2007. After working in civil defense litigation immediately after law school, Ms. Neal chose to devote the majority of practice to Family Law, wishing to spend more time in making a direct difference in her clients’ lives by vigorously advocating on their behalf. She...

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

Nathan Law, PLLC is a law firm based in Dallas, Texas that practices probate law, estate planning, real estate law, small business law, consumer law, and family law. We service our clients with professionalism, experience, and care. Nathan Law, PLLC offers cheap and inexpensive fixed flat fees for most of our legal services, as well as a cheap and low-cost hourly rate for contested legal matters, making Nathan Law, PLLC an affordable law firm for you and your family’s legal needs. Nathan Law, PLLC offers fixed flat fees for the below-listed services and uncontested matters. For contested matters, Nathan Law, PLLC charges...

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.

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,...

At Christiansen Law Firm, we work hard to help clients reach a positive resolution in their case. Our family law, immigration, and probate attorneys take a genuine interest in your legal issues and we pride ourselves on the personalized service we provide. You will find everyone in our office to be friendly, approachable and ready to help. Contact our law firm online or call 281-579-2800 to schedule an initial consultation.

Anthony Choueifati graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Psychology in 2002 and from South Texas College of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2005. His 19+ years of experience plays a significant role in advising clients, whether that involves forming business entities, complex partnership agreements, contract drafting and negotiation, estate planning, or mergers and acquisitions. Anthony enjoys meeting business owners of all types and strives to form long-lasting relationships with his clients. Anthony is married, has two children, and enjoys golf and traveling.

Bianca is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and South Texas College of Law. Prior to joining Hunt Law Firm, Bianca served as an Assistant Attorney General in Houston, Texas. While attending law school, Bianca participated in family law clinics to assist low-income Harris County residents with divorces and custody cases. This experience, along with her internship with a family district court, sparked her passion for family law. Since becoming licensed in 2019, she has handled various types of family cases including, but not limited to, divorces with or without children, paternity suits, custody cases, child support matters, and modifications. As...

Mrs. Tolulope O. Kuteyi is the founder of Kuteyi Law Group, PLLC in Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor’s in Finance and Marketing with a minor in Sales from the University of Houston where she was a member of Sales for Excellence in Selling. Mrs. Kuteyi received her juris doctorate from Salmon P Chase College of Law. While attending Chase, Mrs. Kuteyi was the president of the Black Students Law Association (BLSA) and participated in Trial Advocacy Competition. Kuteyi Law Group was started by Mrs. Kuteyi because she recognized the need of a law firm that represents clients with integrity, courage,...

Career exclusively devoted to divorce and custody matters. Extensive trial experience; over 25 years of experience as a first chair litigator in family law matters. Specializing in divorce involving complex estates and intellectual property issues.

Audrey joined the firm, Noelke English Maples St. Leger in 2009 as an Associate, and quickly became a Partner in January, 2010. With her background in divorce, family law and family law litigation, Audrey brings broad family issues resolution knowledge and particular knowledge in family violence to her clients. After graduating from College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts with a double major in Spanish and History, Audrey came to Texas for law school at Baylor. Having established many relationships in Texas convinced her to practice law in Austin. Following a very rewarding time with...

Jodi Lazar practices family law exclusively and represents clients in both the traditional litigation and collaborative law models, depending on the client’s needs.

Jodi is also an Adjunct Professor in the Advocacy Department at The University of Texas School of Law, where she teaches Intensive Trial Skills and works with the Interscholastic Mock Trial Program.

EDUCATION
The University of Texas School of Law, 1988
The University of Texas at Austin, 1985

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & HONORS
Member, State Bar of Texas (Family Law Section)
Member, Oregon State Bar
Member, American Bar Association (Family Law Section)
Member, Austin Bar Association (Family Law Section)
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas

COLLABORATIVE LAW...

I am a general practitioner. This includes criminal defense, family law, and civil disputes such as contractual conflicts, personal injury, and consumer rights causes of action.

I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am a founding member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law section. I am a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. I am a former member of the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. I was selected as one of the top family law attorneys in Houston, Texas in the 2007 edition of H Texas magazine. I have been in the private practice of law in Houston, Texas since 1965. I am a...