McMullen County Family Lawyers

Born and raised in Texas, J. started practicing law handling multiple different areas of law including family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. J.’s past experiences coupled with his work ethic give him a greater understanding of the issues that arise in family law cases. Today J. deals with the following family law matters: Divorce and Legal Separation Child Custody/Modifications Child Support Domestic Violence Issues (civil) Establishing Paternity Same-Sex Divorce and LGBT+ Family Matters Common Law Marriage In his spare time, J. enjoys playing board/video games with friends, traveling the country, and exploring Austin’s ever-growing entertainment scene with his dog, Micki.

Mike began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office representing the State of Texas in the prosecution of Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases. He learned to prepare cases for trial and go to trial on a wide variety of criminal matters. Mike was then recruited by a leading employment law firm, Aaron Pena & Associates in the Rio Grande Valley representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. During his tenor at Aaron Pena & Associates he learned the civil aspect of litigation. Mike handled cases from the inception of...

Juan R. Zamora is a leading trial attorney in McAllen and the managing partner at The Law Office of Juan R. Zamora. He has years of experience litigating complex legal cases involving personal injury lawsuits, criminal defense charges, and family law issues. Since obtaining his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law, Attorney Zamora has helped countless clients obtain the legal resolution they needed. His success stems from the fact that he genuinely cares about all his clients. Known as “The People’s Lawyer,” he has built a reputation for tailed attention and compassionate care. Clients can rest...

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Since graduating from The University of Texas School of Law, Sam has helped guide Austin-area families through divorce and child custody cases, along with handling estate planning, probate, entity formation, general civil litigation, and consumer bankruptcy cases. Though Sam has since chosen to focus his practice exclusively on family law-- representing clients in litigated matters and also through the collaborative law process-- Sam brings a breadth of legal experience to his practice that gives him keen insight in crafting creative, functional, and cost-effective solutions to the dynamic issues of family law.

Judy is Board Certified in Family Law, a distinction that is earned by fewer than 1% of all attorneys who practice family law. Judy's primary cases involve divorce, child custody, grandparents' rights, interstate cases (including custody and visitation), modification of current orders (including child support, primary custody, and visitation rights).

Tim was licensed as an attorney in 1990. He has been practicing almost exclusively as a family law attorney for most of this time. Tim became a Board Certified Family Law Attorney in 2005, which means that he has devoted a substantial amount of his practice to family law, engaging in contested trials of cases involving matters such as divorce, property division, child custody, child support, adoption, and paternity. Although Tim is an experienced litigator, and will continue to help people in court, he knows from experience, that people are better served both emotionally and financially, if they can resolve...

Board certified in civil trial law, appellate law, and family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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...

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...

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.

Aishah McCoy, a dedicated attorney, is driven by her belief that clients deserve personalized counsel and expertise in every aspect of their case. With a focus on both in and out of court, she is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, whether it's navigating high conflict custody cases or developing generational legacy plans. Aishah's determination and unwavering dedication to her clients are evident in her practice. Aishah McCoy holds a Juris Doctorate certificate from Thurgood Marshall Law School. She also generously volunteers her time to organizations such as RAICES, Legal Line, and Volunteer Legal Services, offering legal assistance to low-income...

Focusing on the LGBT & Queer community, deborah lawson, Attorney at Law, p.l.l.c., is a boutique law firm championing the often forgotten middle class, providing answers to legal questions without getting stuck in the financially burdensome labyrinth of litigation. deborah’s mission is to offer alternatives to the costly archaic legal system that emphasizes fight over flight, equipping her clients to soar through life legally protected.

Harvard 1984 cum laude grad, 1988 University of Texas Lawschool grad, 1992 Indiana University Kelley School of Business, MBA, Salutatorian, Indiana University, Bloomington. 2016 Indiana University SPEA Masters Program in Public Management.

A biography is provided on her website: www.packardlawcenter.com.

Shane Kersh is a family law attorney and mediator who proudly serves clients in Harris County, Brazoria County and Fort Bend County. He is dedicated to helping people who are going through tough times brought on by a divorce as well as other issues including order modification, child support, Texas marital property, mediation and CPS defense.

I am a licensed attorney dedicated to family law in Harris and Fort Bend Counties. I have handled divorce, child support, paternity, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, modifications, child custody, CPS, guardianship, probate, termination and adoptions, and termination of paternal rights cases. I have been involved with over 150 family cases and have volunteered to help pro se litigants in over 200 cases, by either advising the party what to expect in court and how to prepare or handling the case pro bono. I am a single mother of 3 young men. I worked...

Julia Cradock embodies Boudreaux Hunter & Associates' guiding principal of “Helping good people through bad times.” Julia is passionate about representing family law clients in a powerful and professional way in and out of the courtroom. Willing to go the extra mile for every case and to listen to each client with compassion and empathy, she is an integral member of the Boudreaux Hunter team.

BOARD CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

I have been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1998. I practice exclusively in area of family law. When I am not working I make my home in Pearland area and enjoy spending time with my husband and two children.

Attorney Nikeyla Johnson is the Owner and Managing Partner of Johnson Law Firm. Ms. Johnson began her legal career at a large Texas firm where she worked for a number of years before branching off to start her practice. She has a wide array of legal experience in the areas of complex commercial litigation, with a specific emphasis on providing counsel and representation to clients in matters involving contractual disputes, real estate disputes, business torts, partnership and management disputes, employment disputes, international disputes, personal injury and property damage, medical malpractice and maritime matters including arrests and attachments. Ms. Johnsonâs experience...

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Criminal Justice, University of South Alabama, Magna Cum Laude, 2002
Juris Doctor (JD), General Practice, Solo and Small Firm, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Cum Laude, 2006
Master of Laws (LLM), International Law, University of Houston Law Center, 2008.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Western Governors University, 2013.

LAW LICENSE
Ms. Imobioh is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. She obtained her law license in May 2006.

FEDERAL COURTS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
US District Court, Southern District of Texas
US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
US DIstrict Court, Northern District of Texas

MEDIATION
Ms. Imobioh is a trained mediator trained in basic and...

Shandon Phan is Founder and Managing Attorney of the Shandon Phan Law Firm, which represents and counsels individuals, families, and small businesses in the areas of business law, family law, criminal defense, and immigration. Attorney Phan is one of the few Vietnamese attorneys working on the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico, representing a large group of individuals and businesses affected. During law school, he was twice selected for Moot Court and served on the Moot Court Executive Board, as Litigation Fellow, International Law Student Fellow, President of Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, and...