Titus County Family Lawyers

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...

Alex graduated from the University of Concordia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and she earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University of Law.
Alex chooses to practice family law because of her strong desire to help navigate clients through one of the most difficult and important times in their family’s lives. She recognizes that every family law case is unique to the individual involved, and her intention is always to advise clients on the distinctive facts of their case while keeping the client's individual goals as well as the best interest of the children at...

I am a general practitioner. This includes criminal defense, family law, and civil disputes such as contractual conflicts, personal injury, and consumer rights causes of action.

Juliann Karenko has over two decades of experience. She focuses her entire practice on family law, including in issues surrounding divorce, child custody, alimony, and other litigation matters. Mr. Karenko is a dedicated attorney who is compassionate and knowledgeable in all areas of family law. She is well-versed in how the law is interpreted and applied in many different contexts. Known for her creative solutions, she works closely with each client to find practical and unique ways to resolve a dispute. Ms. Karenko is highly respected by her colleagues and trusted by numerous clients.

I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am a founding member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law section. I am a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. I am a former member of the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. I was selected as one of the top family law attorneys in Houston, Texas in the 2007 edition of H Texas magazine. I have been in the private practice of law in Houston, Texas since 1965. I am a...

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...

Chris Harris was born in El Paso, Texas, but moved to the central Texas area as a young child and has lived here since. While being homeschooled, Chris was able to pursue specific interests in law classes. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. During his time at Howard Payne he won numerous awards individually and as a partnership in Moot Court competitions held at various Texas law schools. Chris graduated with a degree in political science with a pre-law focus. Having visited Baylor School of Law during Moot...

Christina Wanies-Guirgis studied government and politics at St. John’s University in New York, New York, and received her law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. As a Houston native, Christina has a personal connection to the community, and her loyalty is reflected in her representation. She served as an Article and Note Editor for Currents: International Trade Law Journal, and holds memberships in several esteemed organizations, including: Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) Houston Bar Association (HBA) State Bar of Texas

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...

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.

Uzo J. Mokolo is the founder and principal attorney at Mokolo Law Firm, PLLC in Houston Texas. Uzo Mokolo has had over a decade of experience in the area of family and immigration law. Uzo Mokolo has proudly served clients in Houston, the United States, and globally for over 10 years. Uzo Mokolo received a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Asian Studies at the University of Houston. Uzo Mokolo received her Juris Doctorate degree from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. While in law school, she served as a Student Attorney in the Fair Housing Clinic,...

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

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...

Mr. Pelton has been practicing law for over 37 years (18+ in Houston and 19+ in Abilene). An Abilene native, Mr. Pelton graduated from Abilene High School and McMurry College, now McMurry University. After graduating from McMurry in 1972 with a major in Accounting, he attended the South Texas College of Law while working full-time as the personal accountant for W.B. "Tex" and Sue Fondren Trammell. While going to school, Mr. Pelton was also an enlisted/commissioned soldier in the Texas Army National Guard, with 7+ years of service. He graduated from Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia at...

A graduate of Coronado High School in Coronado, California, Gabriel now resides and practices in Texas. Mr. Perez is a Graduate of Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a writer for the Texas Bank Lawyer publication. Gabriel is now a litigator whom has appeared before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case "Mesa v. Hernandez" dealing with international application of Bivens. Mr. Perez is licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico as well as the corresponding Federal circuits.

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...

Boutique Family Law Firm focused on finding solutions for families in Kingsville, Texas and surrounding areas. In addition, Allison Strauss is a certified family law mediator and mediates cases for parties.

Katy received her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University and her Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School. Katy has been nominated as a Rising Star in Family Law by Super Lawyers for years 2020, 2021, and 2022. This honor is bestowed to only 2.5% of lawyers each year. A fierce advocate for her clients both in and outside of the courtroom, Katy understands that every family is unique. With that in mind, Katy is committed to providing a customized case plan to address the specifics needs of every client. Practicing exclusively family law, Katy has extensive first-chair trial experience in...

Rudy Santos is a proud Texan who is dedicated to the people of the state. He studied law at Texas Tech University and has been committed to practicing law in this community for more than a decade. With a focus on family law, he firmly believes that families are the heart of the Laredo community. As a lawyer dedicated to helping people resolve family-related issues, Rudy Santos is dedicated to assisting families in the community by providing the crucial legal help they need. He works closely with every client to create a personalized case strategy that is most likely to...

EDUCATION Ms. Lesinski graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a B.A. in political science and a minor in criminal justice. She then attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale School of Law and received her J.D. degree. She was an associate editor for the Journal of Legal Medicine. Ms. Lesinski was awarded the W. Eugene Basanta Award for her professionalism from SIU. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ms. Lesinski has a broad understanding of civil litigation as a result of her experience as a paralegal and trial attorney. Ms. Lesinski is well versed in construction law and has represented a wide range of clients from...

Our mission is to provide each client with the highest level of advocacy at a fair and reasonable cost. Whether it's divorce, trusts, or probating wills, our team has the experience and expertise to represent you and your interests. We proudly provide dedicated and highly personalized service to each of our clients.

Christina’s diverse background, involving her extensive education, small business ownership and personal life, make her an ideal candidate to address a wide range of legal matters. Christina grew up on the South Plains of West Texas and received her Bachelors from Lubbock Christian University in Social Work before going on to Texas Tech University where she received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence and her Master in Public Administration. Christina opened her solo practice in Lubbock in March of 2013 and her satellite office in Levelland in December of 2014 and has two full time staff members. Christina has three...

Pampa Family Law Attorney; Pampa Divorce Attorney; Pampa Criminal Attorney

Born and raised in the Westside of San Antonio, Ray quickly learned the value of hard work and dedication. It didn’t take long for Ray to realize that a person’s situation in life could cause them to be taken advantage by those in a more advantageous position. Since then, Ray has dedicated himself to fighting against the big insurance companies, governmental agencies, or anyone trying to take advantage of his clients.
Ray graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and successfully completed the schools Math and Science Academy program. After graduating from John F. Kennedy, Ray attended San Antonio College...

JASON J. JAKOB, ESQ. Mr. Jakob is a Co-Founder and Senior Partner of Diaz Jakob, LLC. His practice is focused on business and corporate litigation, commercial transactions, constitutional law, family law and civil litigation. Mr. Jakob received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from University of Houston Law Center, and his Bachelor's degree from University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude. After attending law school he served as a General Counsel of Core Funding Group, L.P., until starting his own law firm in 2006. As General Counsel, Mr. Jakob managed the legal department of the company....