Queen City Family Lawyers

The Law Office of Ricardo Briones is a San Antonio based law firm specializing in Criminal Defense and Family Law and Civil litigation. We practice in Bexar County and surrounding counties. We specialize in superior customer service, a personal hands on approach to our client's needs as well as a proven record of winning cases with over eight years of experience. Call us today for a free consultation on your case (210) 227-1515.

Jonathan D. Sykes is a licensed solo practitioner in northwest Houston since 1997; following a 16 year career as Vice President of Pilot Petroleum, and manager in the environmental and real estate industries. He is a past President of the Houston Northwest Bar Association, and currently admitted to file consumer bankruptcies in 3 Texas Regions (Southern, Northern, and Eastern). Specialties include Consumer Bankruptcy, Family Law, Real Estate, Small Business, and Probate. He also has mediated cases for other attorneys with over 80% settled. Education includes a Master of Business Administration from Houston Baptist University in 1989, and...

At Kubinski and Associates, P.C., we have been providing family law and probate law services to the El Paso, Texas, and Fort Bliss, Texas communities for nearly three decades. In those years, we have come across virtually every type of Texas family law case. If you live or work in the El Paso, Texas and Fort Bliss, Texas area and are considering divorce or separation, contact a certified Texas family law attorney. We handle divorce, paternity, modification, and enforcement. Our founding attorney, Paul J. Kubinski is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal...

Dora Alicia Garza's diverse legal expertise and unwavering dedication to her clients have established her as one of Texas' most respected and accomplished attorneys. As the founder of Garza Law Office, PLLC, she leads a practice that spans a wide array of legal areas, including family law, guardianships, estate planning and probate, debt defense, criminal defense, personal injury, and immigration. Her relentless pursuit of justice, combined with her extensive legal knowledge, makes her a formidable and invaluable advocate for her clients. Throughout her career, Dora Alicia Garza has successfully navigated complex legal matters, delivering outstanding results for those she represents.

Since I received my license to practice law in 1989, I have represented the State as an Assistant District Attorney in Cameron County, Texas and been elected to three terms as the first Judge of County Court at Law No. 3. I represent clients in criminal, civil, family law and probate cases in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy County. I have been a mediator since 2009 and am recently qualified to mediate family law matters. What sets me out from the rest is my extensive experience and personal approach to represent all of my clients as they deserve to be represented....

Reliable - Dependable - Proven Biography: Lupita Almaraz has been serving clients as a tenacious lawyer for over fifteen years. With over four decades of experience in the legal field, she works diligently and efficiently to maximize her clients' valuable time and resources. Lupita has earned the trust of her clients through her continued efforts to be mindful of having a strong attorney-client relationship. She is a powerful force as an advocate and is dedicated to her clients and her practice. Confiable - Segura - Probada Biografía Lupita Almaraz ha estado sirviendo a clientes como abogada tenaz por más de...

Kim practices Family Law exclusively and devotes her entire practice to ensuring client's families and property are protected during the crucial periods of litigation as well as the years that follow. Family law is the one area of the law that touches almost everyone at some point in their lives. Trust your most important assets to our law firm during your critical time.

I have practiced in multiple counties in Texas and have also appeared Pro Hac Vice in the State of Oklahoma. I have also served as a Municipal Court Judge.

Sarah Anne Lishman was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, where she graduated with honors from Communications Arts High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 2005, majoring in History and minoring in English. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, she returned to San Antonio and attended St. Mary’s University School of Law. While in law school, Sarah Anne was an officer of the Women’s Law Association and helped raise thousands of dollars for local non-profits. She was frequently recognized for her academic achievements, and was consistently named on the Dean’s List. She was also a...

I understand how difficult and upsetting changing family dynamics can be. I always aim to put my client’s minds to rest about legal concerns so they can focus on what is important, the well-being of their family.

For contested family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and child support, it is essential to have an attorney who is familiar with the law and comfortable in the courtroom. I enjoy being able to provide experienced advocacy to my clients and being able to support them through an unfamiliar and sometimes overwhelming process.

Bob Ogle has assisted his clients with legal issues from Boerne and the Hill Country for over three decades. Bob and his team take pride in the results earned on behalf of their clients. Ogle’s Legal Team is the law firm you can trust for confident and careful guidance through the legal court system. When it comes to going to court, being sued, or having to write and deal with a family’s will, it can be terrifying and confusing, leaving you clueless about where to start or who to call. Bob and his team understand the emotional strain of each...

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...

I have a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. I am licensed to represent clients in all Texas State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. I am an esteemed member of various legal associations, including the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Family Law Foundation. My exceptional skills have earned me recognition as a Top Family Lawyer by Scene in S.A. in both 2020 and 2022. While Family Law is my primary focus, my knowledge extends to Estate Planning,...

Cheryl Crenwelge Sione grew up right here in Fredericksburg, Texas. Cheryl was heavily involved in FFA, 4-H, and other youth led organizations. She went on to attend Texas A&M, earning her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics. While completing her Masters, Cheryl was offered an internship in Washington D.C.. She spent almost a year working with the Soybean Association, lobbying on farmer’s behalf in Washington D.C.. Soon after her time in Washington, She was accepted to studied law at Texas Tech University. After earning her Doctor of Jurisprudence, she began work at a small firm in Post, Texas. Her...

A native of Houston, John Timothy Cowart grew up in Bay City, Texas. His family roots are well-established in the Texas Hill Country. Tim has four beautiful children and currently resides in Horseshoe Bay. Tim proudly supports local school sports in Burnet and Llano Counties and plays an active part in the community.

At the University of Houston, Tim earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1993, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in 1997. Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas, he moved to the Highland Lakes area the same year to raise his family and start...

Matt originally started his career as a paramedic and then a firefighter. He then joined the Ft. Worth Police Department where he was an Officer and a Detective for over a decade. During that time, Matt realized how much of a passion he had for law, and attended Texas A&M Law School, where he graduated with a JD. He was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2006 and began working as a prosecuting attorney. After obtaining significant experience as a prosecutor, Matt realized the flaws in the criminal justice system and wanted to seek justice for those accused of crimes....

Kimberly G. Kleinhans was born in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, graduated cum laude from Penn State University and graduated with distinction from the Thomas Cooley Law School in 2008. Kimberly's achievements include representation of a client on the Dr. Phil show, representing Willie Nelson's co-defendant, and representing clients on countless leading numerous settlements and jury trials as represented on the verdicts/results page. Recently Kimberly completed all of the necessary educational requirements to become a member of the State College Bar of Texas. In her free time, Kimberly enjoys spending her time with her husband, 6-year-old daughter, 4-year-old son, attending Austin Ridge, running,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Owner Daniel A. Ruiz served over 6 years on active duty in the US Army as an infantry soldier, including service in the Army's elite special operations unit, the 75th Ranger Regiment. After active duty, Daniel served over 3 years in the Texas Army National Guard while completing his undergraduate degree in business administration and finance at UT-Pan American. Daniel attended law school from 2004-2007 at the University of Texas Tech School of Law where he served on the Editorial Board of the popular Texas Bank Lawyer journal and as president of the law school's Corporate & Bankruptcy Law...

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...

Some examples of entities the firm has successfully prosecuted claims against include Abilene Psychiatric Hospital, Abilene Regional Medical Center, AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc., Ashland, Inc., Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth, Beverly Health and Rehabilitation, Inc., Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., Carriere Trucking Company, East Texas Medical Center, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, ExxonMobil Corporation, Gateway Concrete Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Kennedy Financial Services, MasTec North America, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Schlumberger Technology Corp., SEI Investments Management Corp., State Farm, The Home Depot, Inc., Universal Insurance Exchange, Vanguard Utility Service, Inc.,...

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...