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Chad C Allman
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Oklahoma City University School of Law
A graduate of Tarleton State University and Oklahoma City University School of Law, during which he was inducted as a Member of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi - Hand Inn, Chad Allman founded Allman Law, a general practice firm, in 2007 with the intent of serving those in need. Having grown up in a large family, Chad easily relates to people, allowing him to be sensitive to his client’s needs.
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Milan Marinkovich
The Woodlands, TX Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(832) 232-9600
25211 Grogans Mill Road
Suite 130
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Insurance Defense
-Published Cases:
Nueces County v. Ferguson, 97 S.W.3d 205, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2002 (No. 13-02-230-CV); Counsel for Appellants
Soliz v. Nueces County, 134 S.W.3d 298, Tex.App. - Corpus Christi, 2003 (No. 13-02-197-CV); Counsel for Appellee
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James Martin Bridge
Bedford, TX Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Mr. Bridge serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Firm Managing Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. A dedicated leader and experienced attorney, James has been instrumental in driving the firm’s success and overseeing its operations.
James earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University (TCU) and went on to graduate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1998. During law school, he demonstrated his leadership abilities as the President of the Student Bar Association and as the President of his legal fraternity.
With a proven track record in litigation, James is a...
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Julio Paredes
Arlington, TX Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Family, Estate Planning, Immigration and Personal Injury
Julio Paredes is a Licensed Attorney under the Texas Bar Association, and is a Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
He graduated with High Honors and obtain his Juris Doctor from the UNT College of Law in Dallas, Texas. Mr Paredes also has a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he graduated with the Highest Honors.
Upon obtaining his law license, Mr. Paredes opened up his own law firm and has been representing many people in all aspects of immigration, auto accidents, family law, criminal law, real estate...
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Mark T. Mansfield
Hurst, TX Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
1550 Norwood Drive, Suite 107
Hurst, TX 76054
Family, Business, Construction and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Mark has been licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice in Texas state courts since November 1, 2013. Mark attended the University of North Texas in Denton, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in August 2005. He studied law at Texas Wesleyan School of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctor in May 2013, after which the school became Texas A&M University School of Law in the fall of 2013. Mark served in the United States Army from August 2005 until July 2009. He was stationed in Germany most of that...
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Sandra Lynn Sprott
Arlington, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Sandra L. Sprott is currently a solo practitioner and owner of the Law Office of Sandra Sprott, P.C. in Arlington, Texas. Ms. Sprott represents diverse clients in the fields of collections, small business planning, and commercial/consumer litigation. She also devotes her time representing clients in the areas of family law, landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and probate matters. From 2008 to 2013, Ms. Sprott was a Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Ben Abbott, P.C., in Garland, Texas. In this role she provided counsel and performed a full complement of legal activities in the plaintiff personal injury field....
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J.C. Bailey III
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
J.C. was admitted to the bar and to practice before the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas in 1988. He received his undergraduate degree from Abilene Christian University and his law degree from the Baylor University School of Law. J.C. is a member of the Order of Barristers, the State Bar of Texas, and the Tarrant County Bar Association. A frequent speaker on a wide array of subjects, he enjoys making presentations for professional groups, businesses, churches and schools. Addressing challenges in a constructive and professional manner is the highest priority of Mr. Bailey’s practice. J.C. has...
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Doug Wright
Plano , TX Family Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doug Wright is a native of Fort Worth who graduated from Paschal High School in 1972 before earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. He then attended St. Mary University School of Law. After graduating and getting licensed in 1979 he returned to Fort Worth where his father was a Family District Judge and began his legal career.After being in private practice for almost 30 years Mr. Wright joined the firm of Bailey & Galyen in 2009 as Managing Attorney of the Fort Worth Office. He has committed his practice to Family...
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Paul G. Daly
Colleyville, TX Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(817) 424-3405
5209 Heritage Avenue
Building 2, Suite 200
Colleyville, TX 76034
Free ConsultationFamily and Criminal Defense
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Paul G. Daly has a strong desire to help people resolve their legal issues. Since joining Anderson Legal Group, P.C., in August of 2012, Mr. Daly has resolved a variety of family law (including adoptions, divorces, custody disputes, and child support modifications) and criminal law cases for his clients.
Education and Goals
In addition to his Law Degree, Mr. Daly also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology, or the study of the physical, cultural and societal developments of people. As such, Mr. Daly has a deep understanding of a wide range of cultural backgrounds and ideologies....
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Jon M. Franks
Grapevine, TX Family Law Attorney with 59 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Texas - Austin
I have been on the Board of Directors of TRINITY METRO since 2013, served as Secretary 2015-2016 and Vice Chairman 2017-2019. TRINITY METRO operates all transportation services for Tarrant County, Texas, including bus, commuter rail, Zip Zone and Access for handicapped persons.
I have served on the Irving, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission 1971-1975 and the Southlake, Texas, City Council 1992-1995.
I have been a member of the Grapevine Rotary Club since 1992 and served on their Board of Directors.
TEXAS MONTHLY Super Lawyer 2003 to present.
FORT WORTH MAGAZINE Top Lawyer 2009 to present.
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Yolanda Castro-Dominguez
Irving, TX Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
It is often said that there is no time like the present. This could not be truer than when considering to prepare an estate plan. Doing so will it put your mind at ease by taking care of your family and loved ones. And it ensures your estate is distributed and protected according to your desires. Whether you need a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney, Yolanda offers a variety of estate plans to suit your needs for the benefit of your loved ones.
Yolanda Castro-Dominguez is a native Texan who grew up in Irving, Texas. Her passion for helping others...
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Kristin Kim Kline
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
At the Law Office of Kristin Kline, we understand that you are going through a traumatic time, and our goal is to help you efficiently resolve your legal concerns with as little emotional and financial turmoil as possible. Whether it’s the tumultuous breakup of the family unit or the death of a loved one, it is important to have a fair, honest, and affordable attorney on your side. Kristin has over 14 years of experience representing clients in all family law matters including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, estate planning, and probate. Call today to...
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Leslie A. Garcia
The Woodlands, TX Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family and Divorce
St. Thomas University School of Law
Sound Advice. Realistic Expectations.
Tailored Solutions.
My practice is exclusively dedicated to resolving divorce and child custody disputes. Call me now to schedule a consultation.
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Leslie Starr Barrows
Southlake, TX Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
The Barrows Firm provides effective solutions in high conflict divorce cases, criminal and juvenile criminal matters, probate, guardianship and more.
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Marivonne Essex
Spring, TX Family Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Marivonne Essex, of the Essex Law Firm, is your Spring TX Divorce Lawyer. She is the Red Headed Lawyer who will fight for you! Don't think you can go the battle alone, because in the end, you may end losing more than you bargained for. Let Marivonne Essex help you in this time of need.
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Kourtney Malone-Parker
Cypress, TX Family Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
Kourtney is a trusted family lawyer working hard for families throughout the Houston area. As an experienced attorney, she has assisted families with divorce cases, child custody cases, adoptions, name changes, and estate planning. Kourtney's goal is to provide her clients stellar representation, while keeping the client's goals at the forefront. With Kourtney as their attorney, clients can expect a compassionate advocate committed to resolving their legal issues.
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Chad Zubi
Kingwood, TX Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Chad Zubi is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Chad Zubi, a criminal defense and family law firm in Houston and the surrounding areas, including Humble, Kingwood, and Atascocita. Through experience, Chad is a great help for people accused of a crime whether it be small or large, or who are going through a divorce or other family law matter. Chad has deep knowledge of the Texas criminal justice system and family courts, which make him uniquely qualified to achieve the desired result for his clients. Chad Zubi is a trusted attorney who is capable of...
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Louis Leichter
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Criminal Defense
Drake University Law School
Louis Leichter practices administrative, health, and criminal law, focusing on the area of licensure and license defense. Mr. Leichter advises clients on disciplinary actions and misconduct allegations that may affect their professional licenses. Mr. Leichter also represents clients on related issues that are divergent from the receipt of a disciplinary order within a healthcare practice. Peer review and medical staff privileges, practitioner data bank disputes, network agreements, contract negotiations, and license renewal questionnaires are important to medical and other health care professionals who are involved in disciplinary action.
Prior to starting a private practice, Mr. Leichter prosecuted criminal cases as an...
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Aleta Peacock
Bastrop, TX Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Houston - Main Campus
Our practice is 100% devoted to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent rights, marital agreements, collaborative law, family law mediation, transgender issues, same sex marriages, and domestic partnerships. Because we limit our practice to family law, you can be assured that your case will get the attention and care you deserve. We can also offer you a better way to divorce using Collaborative Law, settling your case without utilizing the court system, or a relatively new program for high conflict cases called 'New Ways for Families.' Call us to request a free consultation...
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Sherlyn Smith
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Immigration
Valparaiso University School of Law
Sherlyn ("Sherry") Smith has fought and advocated for the rights of others for more than 20 years. Prior to embarking upon her legal career, attorney Smith was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specialized in DCFS involved families and mental health issues. Observing the nexus between individual legal and family problems, she concentrated her legal practice on family law, probate/guardianship, and family-based/humanitarian immigration law. She truly cares for her clients and works to help them really move forward once their cases are finished.
Deeply rooted in her beloved Chicago, attorney Smith is the proud graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana...
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Michael P. Von Blon
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
Mike Von Blon is an attorney specializing in high conflict divorce and contested custody cases. He is Board Certified in Family Law as a specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has previously served on the Family Law Section of the Houston Bar Association, as well as other state bar committees over the years.
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Blake A. Watson
Bastrop, TX Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Blake Watson is a graduate of South Texas College of Law and Baylor University. After graduating law school, Blake went on to work at a large firm in Houston, Texas that specialized in personal injury. While there he helped his clients receive far and lucrative settlements for cases involving auto and 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, and work related injuries. From Houston, Blake took his practice to Bastrop and Austin Counties where his practice included everything from real estate transactions to business litigation. When he is not practicing law, Blake is an avid outdoors-man who enjoys all types...
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Emily J. Ogden
Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Texas - Austin
Emily chose family law to help protect clients’ well-being. She works with clients to find a personalized solution for their situation. Emily understands that divorce and other family law matters are not simply a transaction, but a significant life transition. She offers practical and sound advice to help guide clients through this time to a hopeful future.
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Candice Brown Deyerle
Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Houston Law Center
Candice B. Deyerle is a founding partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Clients with particularly complex family law issues, including divorce with businesses involved, multi-million dollar estates, privacy or publicity concerns, contested custody matters, children or parties with disabilities and/or special needs, or difficult issues such as alcoholism, drug abuse, addiction, mental health disorders, or personality disorders involved particularly benefit from Candice’s expertise. From the initial consultation, she will listen to and thoughtfully evaluate the facts of your case and work with you to...
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Michael Andrew Hiller
Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
The mission of Hiller Law is to deliver expert divorce and family law counsel in a tough, smart, and professional manner. Michael Hiller is known as a fierce courtroom lawyer, and his team provides each client with aggressive and innovative approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Michael Hiller is a Texas Board Certified family lawyer who has extensive legal experience in handling all kinds of family law cases and is specifically trained to handle high conflict divorce cases for high net worth individuals. The Hiller Law Team takes pride in working diligently to present truthful and honest evidence in court...
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Jamie Kerr
Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(512) 610-6199
8911 N. Capital of Texas Highway
Building 2, Suite 2105
Austin, TX 78759
Family
University of Texas School of Law
Jamie Kerr graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2000. He spent nine years in education, working mostly with high school and university students through the process of application for admission to undergraduate, graduate, business, and law schools. In 2009, Jamie returned to school himself and graduated three years later from the University of Texas School of Law with a Juris Doctor.
During his tenure at UT, Jamie focused heavily on clinical education, the study of the dynamics of domestic violence, and criminal law. He spent a year helping victims of domestic violence with their civil cases...
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Kenneth Bigham Jr
Bastrop , TX Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Ken Bigham Jr. has been licensed to practice law since 1989. Since that time he has made it his mission to empower and defend those who find themselves up against the overwhelming odds of large corporations and organizations. With a focus on personal injury law and criminal defense, Ken has spent the last two decades providing experienced guidance and dedicated legal service.
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David N. DeFoore
Abilene, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Texas Tech University School of Law
I grew up in Anson, Texas, not far from Abilene. I was raised on a ranch out in the country, and it helped shape my early life. I graduated Valedictorian of my high school in 1995, and went to Texas A&M University where I graduated in 1999 in the top 10% of my class with a B.B.A. in Accounting. After graduation with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from A&M, I went straight to law school at Texas Tech University School of Law on a full scholarship. I graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from...
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Carrie Ruth Marquis
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Civil Rights and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Carrie R. Marquis has 30 years of family law experience, working with clients during very difficult times. She works with an eye on zealous representation, while also keeping a cautious eye on saving her clients’ time and money. Carrie has a bachelor’s of business administration (Finance) from the University of Texas at Austin; a master’s of science (Accounting) from the University of Houston – Clear Lake, and her juris doctorate from South Texas College of Law.
Carrie lives in Houston with her wife, Laura, and their three dogs, Sam, Scout and Charlie
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Mary Elizabeth Jones
Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Kentucky College of Law
Mary Jones has been resolving family law matters, including complex financial issues, custody and visitation concerns, immediate and long reaching ramifications of settlement provisions for more than 25 years. Mary’s long-standing focus has been in all aspects of family law and collaborative divorce, including traditional and same-sex divorce, child support, spousal support, child custody, modifications, complex property division, maintenance, post-divorce disputes, paternity, adoptions, enforcement, pre- and post-marital agreements, and grandparent access.
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John Carroll Boudreaux
Kingwood, TX Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University
Over 20 years of litigation and counseling experience. We make every reasonable attempt to resolve and settle disputes. If the opposition is unreasonable, we file a lawsuit and litigate as far as necessary. Sometimes a dispute is settled in litigation and other times we prepare for and conduct trials. We also do appeals if necessary in both the Civil and Criminal arenas.
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Holli Michelle Palmer
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Family and divorce lawyer in Northwest Houston, off of F.M.249 and Jones Road. Our firm is dedicated to all matters within the area of Family Law including: divorce, custody, separation, adoptions, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, enforcement of child support or visitation order, and grandparent rights. We represent clients in Harris County, Montgomery County, and all other surrounding areas.
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Matthew Valley
Round Rock, TX Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, IP and Patents
University of Texas - Austin
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Randall S Perrier
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Idaho College of Law
Originally from Provo, Utah, Randall Perrier has practiced law in Texas since 2002. Mr. Perrier earned his law degree from the University of Idaho School of Law and furthered his legal education at New York University School of Law, where he obtained a post-law degree in taxation. Upon graduating from NYU, Mr. Perrier was recruited by Baker Botts, LLP to work for their Houston office in the Business and Estate Planning group (renamed the Private Clients group). Mr. Perrier is certified by the State Bar of Texas in Estate Planning and Probate Law.
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Peter Sayadzad
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
400 North Sam Houston Pkwy E, #900A
Houston, TX 77060
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Peter Sayadzad is an associate attorney at Bryan Fagan, PLLC, and focuses his practice on family law matters. Peter previously practiced at The Montgomery County Women’s Center in Conroe, Texas, where he gained invaluable experience assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.He uses this experience in advocating for his clients at our firm, and strives to make a difference in the lives of his clients and their children.Peter believes in educating those he represents and explaining to them how the law can assist them in their particular situation. He goes the extra mile to give each and every client...
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Matthew Daws
Beaumont, TX Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Medical Malpractice
Texas Tech University School of Law
Originally from the Beaumont area, Malachi Daws is familiar with the heritage of Southeast Texas. He is dedicated to providing the people of this community with personalized legal care and advocacy.
Malachi has seen how the momentary actions of others can bring about consequences that forever change the lives of those injured and their families. Many times, these injuries leave behind more than physical scars, often causing mental anguish and emotional heartache. He is committed to helping his clients repair all aspects of their lives touched by personal tragedy.
Malachi has tried multiple cases resulting in multi-million dollar jury verdicts, including a...
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Dessiray Cusic
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(713) 650-1866
650 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E, Suite 220
Houston, TX 77060
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Houston Law Center
Since launching her career in family law in 1993, Dessiray has dedicated over three decades to assisting individuals and families navigate their legal challenges. Her commitment to her practice is evident through her board certification in family law, which she achieved in 2014, affirming her deep understanding and proficient handling of complex family law issues.
Complementing her role as an attorney, Dessiray is a certified mediator, actively mediating disputes in the family law arena. This role not only emphasizes her expertise in finding amicable solutions for contentious issues but also highlights her proactive approach to conflict resolution.
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Griselda Ponce
Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family and Immigration
ST. MARY'S University School of Law
Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 with a Bachelor in Social Work and soon thereafter, worked with the immigrant community as a social worker at a local middle school. In my work, I saw first-hand, the difficulties the undocumented confronted and decided to pursue law school to assist the immigrant community and have a greater impact on their everyday lives. Immediately upon enrollment in St. Mary's School of Law in 2000, I began assisting immigrants obtain legal status as a student attorney through the St. Mary's Immigration Clinic. I obtained my Juris Doctor...
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Daniel Francois Albert
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Immigration Attorney Daniel F. Albert has over 15 years of experience in practicing law and has helped thousands of clients achieve their American dream of being a US resident or citizen. His practice extends to clients in all 50 states and overseas. Attorney Albert graduated from Tulane University with B.S. Eng. in Biomedical Engineering. He also possesses graduate degrees including an MBA and Masters in Real Estate Development. Attorney Albert received his Juris Doctor with honors from North Carolina Central University School of Law and his Master of Laws in Taxation from the prestigious Northwestern Pritzker...
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Lucio Antonio Montes
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence