Newton County Family Lawyers

After receiving her law degree from the University of Houston in 2012, Kathleen began practicing family law in the greater Houston area. Her practice has continued to grow while maintaining a focus on family law matters, including adult disabled children, divorce and asset division, modification and enforcement of prior orders, child custody, and child support. She is also experienced in settlement negotiations, mediation, hearings and trial. Kathleen believes that no case is “standard” and it is her attention to the unique circumstances of each case that leads to success for her clients. A native of the Houston area, Kathleen...

Specializing in family law, Morgan serves as an Amicus attorney, advocating for children's best interests. Her practice areas include custody, visitation, and child support matters. As a former president of the South Texas College of Law’s mediation group, she emphasizes mediation to help families reach amicable solutions without resorting to trial. Morgan's experience encompasses visitation modifications, parental rights and child support, parental alienation, paternity, stepparent adoptions, grandparent rights, and representing parties in cases involving the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Her professional affiliations include the Houston Bar Association (Family Law Section), State Bar of Texas (Family Law and Child Welfare...

I was born and raised in the farmlands of the Midwestern United States. I earned an Associate in Science degree from Lincoln Trail College, marking a significant milestone as the first person in my family to obtain a college degree. My educational journey continued at Southern Illinois University, where I achieved both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry. My legal education began at the University of Houston and concluded at Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana, where I graduated with a Juris Doctorate cum laude in 2008. During my time in law school,...

Cade is a lifelong resident of Bowie County, who was born and raised in New Boston. He earned his J.D. in May of 2015 from the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, and he earned his B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Arkansas in 2011.

His practice is focused on probate law, wills and trusts, divorce, child custody, Social Security Disability, real property issues, and business organization law.

He works in the law office of J Michael Brock, PLLC.

John C. Ginn is a partner with the law firm of Smith, McDowell, Ginn in Sulphur Springs. He has a general personal injury practice and is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate. He has served as chairman of the District 1A Grievance Committee and is a past member of the Professionalism Committee of the State Bar of Texas. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and formerly served as a director of the Texas Trial...

Have you recently found yourself dealing with the painful heartbreak of a child support issue or domestic violence problem? Are you worried about the solidarity of your future now that you're unsure about an adoption problem? That’s why you need to turn to the helpful attention of Rockwall divorce attorney Shannon Estrada. She is experienced and works hard to make sure that each client is provided with attention that’s both necessary and deserved. Ms. Estrada can provide you with experienced guidance and the strong advocacy that your case needs to stay afloat. Don't let your heartbreak keep you from moving...

DiafiLaw is a full service family law office owned and operated by attorney Sarah Diafi. Sarah has committed nearly three decades of her career to the practice of family law in Austin. Sarah Diafi is a fully licensed attorney in the State of Texas, and has practiced law in Texas since 1989. Sarah has lived in Austin since 1976. Sarah graduated from the University of Texas in 1985 with a bachelor of arts in English Literature. She then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, receiving her law degree in 1988. She lives in Austin with...

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.

I grew up in Grayson County and currently live in Sherman, Texas. I graduated from Austin College in 2008, and I have been practicing law in Texas since I graduated from law school in 2011. My practice has been devoted to family law, probate, and estate planning, and I have handled cases in numerous counties throughout north Texas. I am a partner at the law firm of Mackoy, Hernandez, Jones, & Woods, LLP, and I manage an active caseload in Grayson, Collin, and Denton Counties. I have been active in the legal community and maintain memberships in...

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.

After graduating summa cum laude from UCLA and joining the Eta of Los Angeles chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, I moved back home to Texas. Once in Texas, I began my legal pursuits at the University of Texas School of Law. While studying at UT, I participated in the Texas Law Fellowships, raised money so my classmates could afford to dedicate their summers to doing pro bono work, and mentored through the Law Students Mentoring Undergraduates program. In the fall semester of my third year, I had the opportunity to study abroad in London.

I received my license to practice law...

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As a dedicated divorce and family law attorney serving Denton and Collin County, Duane L. Coker knows that one thing must remain his top priority: his clients. The value he places on the individuals he works with is unparalleled by surrounding legal professionals. He handles everything from probate to divorce and family law. Duane is a Board Certified family law attorney, truly setting himself apart from the rest with this rare distinction. He is also a certified Ad Litem by the State Bar of Texas and remains a member of the Denton County Alternative Dispute Program and the Denton County...

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...

Carlos Salinas graduated from Georgetown University in 1998 and the University of Texas School of Law in 2003. He began his legal practice in California, developing a broad range of skills in family law matters while nurturing his particular interest in representing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. His work has included marital dissolutions, pre- and post-marital agreements, child custody, child support, minors’ counsel, complex property distribution, and cases involving domestic violence. He returned to Texas in 2008, where he expanded his broad family law practice to include applications under the Hague Convention for the return of children...

I graduated with dual degrees from the Arts & Sciences and the Business schools at Washington University and set out to find employment in the corporate workforce. I quickly found corporate life to be monotonous, so after a year of working in the business sector, I returned to school to study law.

In 2010 I graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, and I immediately began litigating with Lone Star Legal Aid, handling cases under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) grant work.

In these roles, I noticed that—regardless of the specific subject matter of the case—familial problems often caused, contributed to, or...

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.

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...

Collin White is a licensed Texas attorney who earned a B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University and later graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, he attended night classes while also working full-time which afforded him the opportunity to gain practical experience working as a legal assistant in Fort Worth and Irving, Texas. After becoming licensed to practice law, he spent time in firms in Dallas, Williamson County, and Travis handling family law, probate, estate planning, and real estate matters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time at his home in Hutto with his wonderful...

My experience in Divorce, Family Law and all phases of domestic relations ranges from simple uncontested divorces to highly involved contested cases that require extensive preparation and litigation.

In Criminal Law areas, I have extensive trial experience varying from misdemeanors to complex capital felonies.

I am licensed to practice law in both Texas and Florida. From my office in McKinney, Texas I provide services of Divorce and Family Law in Collin County, Denton, Rockwall, and Grayson counties.

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In 2003 I became a Texan by marriage, moving from Florida to join my husband in McKinney. Together my husband and I have...

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

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

JANE ALLEN CLARK LAW OFFICES OF JANE A. CLARK 214 S.W. 4TH Street Office: 972-264-8881 Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 Fax: 972-264-2840 Email: janeclarkattorney@hotmail.com Work History: Law Offices of Jane A. Clark Owner / Attorney & Counselor at Law See above 02/2003-present Private practice handling Texas Workers’ Compensation cases, Probate, and general legal practice including personal injury, collections, domestic relations, and criminal law. Law Offices of McLeish & Wheeler, P.C. Associate Attorney & Counselor at Law 6 month assignment from 03/01/2002-09/01/2002 Private practice handling Texas Workers’ Compensation cases and personal injury / disability...

Divorce/Custody/Child Support, Real Estate and Business Litigation

Keesha is an attorney with years of experience helping people through high conflict divorces, child custody and related family law matters. Her caring, compassionate, and nonjudgmental style of practicing continually draws new clients to request her representation and her no-nonsense approach to solving her client’s legal issues ensures she maintains lasting client relationships.

Keesha also has twelve years of commercial real estate, investment, business development and contract negotiations experience. She advises new and established business owners through real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements, local area investment opportunities and contract disputes.

Keesha prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases...

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