Upshur County Family Lawyers

Board Certified, Civil Trial Law and Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Ed Walsh has practiced law in Williamson County, Texas for over forty years.

He was elected District Attorney of Williamson County in 1976 and was re-elected in 1980 and 1984. During his tenure as District Attorney, he was twice selected as “Prosecutor of the Year” for the State of Texas.

Mr. Walsh has been in private practice in Round Rock Texas since 1986. He holds a Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating of AV, the highest possible rating.

Mr. Walsh practices family, criminal defense and civil litigation. He has been board...

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...

Jay D. Smith has been practicing law since 2004. After graduating from Oklahoma State University in 2001, he attended Baylor University School of Law and graduated in 2004. He was awarded "best legal brief" in the Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Competition, and received recognition for being one of the top 10 speakers. After practicing in Dallas and Austin, Jay opened up his own firm in 2009. Jay Smith devoted this firm to helping families resolve their divorce cases. He owns firms in both Round Rock, Texas and Austin, Texas.

Divorce/Custody/Child Support, Real Estate and Business Litigation

Keesha is an attorney with years of experience helping people through high conflict divorces, child custody and related family law matters. Her caring, compassionate, and nonjudgmental style of practicing continually draws new clients to request her representation and her no-nonsense approach to solving her client’s legal issues ensures she maintains lasting client relationships.

Keesha also has twelve years of commercial real estate, investment, business development and contract negotiations experience. She advises new and established business owners through real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements, local area investment opportunities and contract disputes.

Keesha prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...