Sunray Family Lawyers

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...

Kathryn Liptrap moved to Texas in 1997 while in the U.S. ARMY, where she served as a PATRIOT missile System Technician. She has lived in Montgomery County since 2001, after her Honorable discharge from the ARMY. She worked her way through college and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a minor in Philosophy. After working for a year in the oil and gas industry, she started law school at the University of Tulsa, transferring to South Texas College of Law after one year. She graduated from South Texas in 2011....

My practice philosophy is to provide my clients with the highest quality legal services they deserve at a fair and reasonable price. We have handled cases ranging from the simplest uncontested matter to extensive litigation against some of Houston's largest law firms. I enjoy working with my clients to determine their best course of action and include them in each step of the process. Call today to schedule your consultation - you will always meet with an attorney, not a paralegal. We have two locations for your convenience - Old Town Tomball and greater Houston. Don't delay...

As Partner at Potts Law Firm, Matthew Tabakman uses his litigation experience to pursue property insurance and personal injury claims on behalf of his clients. Having practiced law in Central Florida since 2002, Matt has handled these types of cases from the time they are pre-suit claims, through the litigation process to negotiated settlement or jury verdict.

Matt studied political science at the State University of New York at Binghamton and international affairs at The George Washington University before pursuing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in law school, he participated in competitions...

Liana was born and raised in the Houston area. She graduated from Drexel University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration before attending New York University School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree. Prior to joining Hunt Law firm, Liana was a family law attorney with Texas Riogrande Legal Aid. She has a passion for utilizing her skills inside and outside the courtroom to help her clients and their families achieve justice. Liana has experience in many facets of Family Law including divorce, child custody, child support, property division, visitation enforcement, spousal support (alimony) and...

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 –...

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...

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....

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.

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.

Cari Brownlee provides legal services in Harris County, Brazoria County and Galveston County.

At Recalde Law Firm, we are proud to have Celina Recalde as our Houston workers’ compensation lawyer. Attorney Recalde extensive experience in Family Law and Child Welfare law as well as personal injury and workers' compensation. The Recalde Law Firm pay close attention to detail when building a case strategy and the focus is always on helping clients recover the compensation they deserve after an accident. Contact the Recalde Law Firm to speak with someone Attorney Recalde or Attorney Brown about the details of your case.

I am a native Houstonian and have been a part of the Humble / Atascocita community for 30 years. Practicing Family Law can be rewarding and also very difficult. Lives that have been together day to day, separating or moving on can present great challenges. Not just financially, but also emotionally, and if there are children involved it can take great patience and understanding to help families navigate this difficult process. I have years of experience working with my clients to produce the best outcome possible for their families. I am familiar with the Harris County courts, and the judges...

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.

Les Shireman is a licensed attorney who is Board Certified in Child Welfare Law and Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
He graduated with honors from South Texas College of Law. Before turning to the practice of law, Les worked in the mental health field as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Les’s practice is devoted entirely to family law matters, both trial, and appellate.
His past experience as a therapist provides Les with a distinctive skill set uniquely suited to family law. Because family law matters cases are generally charged with a great...

Ashley Nicole Green is a native Houstonian. Since the age of 13, Ms. Green has always had the desire to become an attorney. Her desire to help others, specifically children, developed at an early age while growing up as the oldest of five children. Ms. Green has been practicing family law since 2015 as a litigator, amicus attorney, ad litem attorney, and a certified family law mediator in the Houston and surrounding areas. Prior to becoming the managing attorney at the Law Office of A. Green, Ms. Green clerk for the 310th Judicial District Court under Judge Lisa A....

Thomas H. Smith III was born and raised in Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2002 with a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics. He then attended the University of Houston Law Center where he served as an Articles Editor for the Houston Journal of International Law. Tom began working at Roger G. Jain & Associates as a clerk in February 2004. When he graduated from UH Law Center in 2005, he continued here as an attorney, where he has worked through today. He is a trial lawyer, whose insight, analysis, and attention to detail have...

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...

With over 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Kathy Johnson is an accomplished lawyer focusing her practice exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, and other related issues. She has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992 and in Oklahoma since 1992. She has been a family law mediator since 2000. As a strong-willed and tenacious attorney, Ms. Johnson refuses to back down from a fight. That said, her easy-going personality allows her to build strong connections with clients from all walks of life, making them feel comfortable and secure. Ms. Johnson started her career in the...

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,...

David C. Barsalou is a real estate, business, and tax attorney licensed in both Texas and New York. A graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, where he earned his J.D. cum laude (top 15% of his class), David focuses on commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, tax compliance and controversy, and a broad range of real estate and business transactions. He regularly handles complex contract drafting and negotiation, as well as residential and commercial real estate transactions. He is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and holds a Series 65 securities license, bringing clients a uniquely...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...