Umbarger Family Lawyers

Attorney Martin Valko of Dallas immigration law firm of Chavez & Valko, LLP, represents individuals and families from around the world, private and publicly traded companies in employment-based immigration, international Olympic and professional athletes, car racers, artists, and musicians in various non-immigrant and immigrant matters, and visas to foreign countries. Martin Valko has a first hand knowledge about the U.S. immigration laws as he has been through the entire process – from being a high-school exchange student, college student to an H-1B worker to his permanent residency and dual citizenship. Martin's clients greatly appreciate his in-depth understanding of the complex...

Chosen by peers as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the entire Dallas/Fort Worth region according to SuperLawyers magazine.

Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family.

I am an attorney with a focus on family law and criminal defense. I am deeply committed to advocating for my clients in challenging and emotionally charged situations, bringing a compassionate yet strategic approach to every case. In the realm of family law, I assist clients with issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence. Whether it involves negotiating settlements or representing clients in court, I am dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of families, always prioritizing the best interests of children and promoting positive outcomes for my clients. In the area of criminal defense, I defend...

I am John Herbig, an attorney with a focus on family law and mediation. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to assisting numerous clients through intricate family issues with compassion, accuracy, and a high level of professionalism. I am also proud to be a United States Army Veteran. My academic journey began at California State University Northridge, where I obtained a Bachelor's degree in 2001 and a Master's degree in 2002, both in Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety. During my master's program, I also earned certificates in Hazardous Materials and Waste Management. I pursued my legal education at the...

Jennie joined the Air Force shortly after graduating high school. After finishing her term of service in the Air Force, she attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and English. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. Jennie is licensed to practice law in Texas and Georgia.

For the first ten years of her career, Jennie represented insurance companies in personal injury and malpractice cases. This time has given her insight into the minds of the insurance companies, and now, she works hard to ensure her clients...

Graduate of South Texas College of Law in 1994. Practiced in Houston until relocating to North East Texas. Successful 25 year plus track record in representing clients interest and protecting their rights in highly contested litigation cases in both Texas and Arkansas. Civil cases have ranged from highly contested family/divorce/custody matters to complex business litigation. Additionally, I have defended clients in both Federal and State Courts in a wide range of cases including white collar, murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy, DWI and drug related matters.

I have been practicing since 1993 primarily in family law. Divorce, child support, custody, enforcement and probate.

At Christiansen Law Firm, we work hard to help clients reach a positive resolution in their case. Our family law, immigration, and probate attorneys take a genuine interest in your legal issues and we pride ourselves on the personalized service we provide. You will find everyone in our office to be friendly, approachable and ready to help. Contact our law firm online or call 281-579-2800 to schedule an initial consultation.

I have been fighting for justice, challenging procedures, and arguing criminal cases before juries for almost 30 years. Let me use my experience to fight for you. The same attitude I defend my criminal cases, I use with guiding my family law clients. 50% of my practice is family law cases including modifications and pre-ups. Call me for a Free Consultation.

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.

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.

I practice criminal defense law in East Texas, and have over 20 years of courtroom experience. I love what I do, and I work aggressively for my clients to get them the best possible outcome for their case.

I graduated from the University of Texas in 1994, and from the Texas Tech School of Law in 1998. My office is in Tyler, and I practice all over East Texas.

Samantha is a dedicated family law attorney with a diverse background in the law and a heart for helping families navigate their legal challenges. A Texas native, Samantha began her legal career in legal services where she handled family law cases in the Rio Grande Valley along the Texas-Mexico border. This experience enabled Samantha to develop as a strong advocate and client-centered attorney. Prior to specializing in family law, Samantha worked in civil litigation and policy initiatives spanning immigrants' rights, employment, education, voting rights, housing, and estate planning. This diverse experience uniquely equips Samantha to approach family law cases with a...

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...

Anthony Choueifati graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Psychology in 2002 and from South Texas College of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2005. His 19+ years of experience plays a significant role in advising clients, whether that involves forming business entities, complex partnership agreements, contract drafting and negotiation, estate planning, or mergers and acquisitions. Anthony enjoys meeting business owners of all types and strives to form long-lasting relationships with his clients. Anthony is married, has two children, and enjoys golf and traveling.

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...

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....

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...

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...

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers 2014, 2015. Former Vice-President, Texas Creditor's Bar Association. Graduated as Tulane Senior Appellate Champion, 2002. Practices primarily in Williamson and Travis County. First-Chair trial experience in excess of 500 trials throughout Texas.

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....