Godley Lawyers

Steve Maxwell is a native Texan, born in Amarillo and raised in Midland. He attended Trinity University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1972. He then received his law degree from the University of Texas of Austin in 1975. He moved to Fort Worth upon his graduation from law school. He served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Fort Worth from 1976 to 1977. After leaving the City Attorney’s office, he has been in private practice ever since. He currently is a partner with the Bailey & Galyen Law Firm, where he specializes...

Jerry Wood has been practicing law for over 35 years. He has dedicated his entire career to criminal defense work, including taking over 100 criminal cases to trial. Jerry is familiar with the criminal procedures and courts in many areas outside of the western Fort Worth metro area, including Weatherford, Cleburne, Decatur, Graham, Mineral Wells, Granbury, Stephenville and Jacksboro.

Keith Spencer is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law. That Board Certification mark of excellence and distinguished accomplishment is attained by only one in ten Texas attorneys, and indicates that Keith has substantial, relevant experience and has demonstrated the same in family law cases. Keith was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1987. Mr. Spencer is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in Communications from the University of North Texas. Keith is a Board Certified Family Law specialist. Mr. Spencer has practiced Family Law in Tarrant...

Chris is an experienced trial and appellate attorney respected throughout the State of Texas who is frequently called on to handle high-profile matters. He served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has worked to reform and standardize custody and possession rules statewide. Chris is well known for his appellate experience and deep understanding of marital property laws. He is especially adept at dividing business ownership and ensuring value and security for the non-owning spouse. Dual Board Certified in Family Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Chris...

Born and raised in Fort Worth, attorney Carsey is devoted to his hometown. R. Rieker Carsey attended law school and graduated from Baylor Law School in 2005. Rieker Carsey began practicing law in 2011. Now he is an attorney at Anderson Injury Lawyers, helping people with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues. Anderson Injury Lawyers has an office in Fort Worth, and Dallas Texas, serving the local community.

Yadira Zepeda is from the Rio Grande Valley where she earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science, a minor in Psychology, and a Social Studies Composite. Prior to practicing law, Yadira taught History in the South Texas public school system, and interned with the 13th District Court of Appeals and the 360th District Court Judge in Tarrant County. After graduating from law school near the top of her class, Yadira Zepeda went on to practice Immigration where she has since handled an extensive number of cases amounting to over 2000 and counting. Being a first...

The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is one of the largest “consumer law firms” in the state of Texas with over 30 attorneys and 13 offices throughout Texas. The Firm was originally established in 1989 with the objective of providing high quality legal services to the public by acquiring the best attorneys, staff and utilizing the latest technology to maximize productivity. Bailey & Galyen has expanded its services to include most consumer areas of law. The Firm’s focus is to provide competent legal representation which centers on total client satisfaction. The pride of past accomplishments here at Bailey &...

I am licensed to practice law in all Texas State courts and in the United States District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts. I handle personal injury cases on behalf of injured individuals and wrongful termiantion cases on behalf of terminated employees. I have handled auto accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and other personal injury cases during my career as a personal injury trial lawyer. I have also handled discrimination and wrongful termination cases based on age, race, sex, disability, national origin, and retaliation cases as a wrongful termination attorney. During my legal career I have...

An Air Force Veteran with four tours in the Middle East, Joe Robles Jr graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor's in New Media Design in 2013 and a Juris Doctor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2018. During his time in academia, Joe focused much of his efforts on activism; such as serving philanthropies to educate the minority youth, lobbying efforts to support immigration reform, and assisting with rebuilding efforts in low-income areas. These distinct accomplishments earned him the “Mean Green” Student Unity Award in 2012, an honor given to the student who promotes the most...

Laura Alexander is a partner at Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC and manages the Family Law practice. A graduate of Baylor Law School, Ms. Alexander handles all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and decree modifications. Her primary office is in Keller, Texas but she also regularly meets clients at the BHW Fort Worth location as well. She is a caring and compassionate advocate for those going through family law issues.

Clint Davis is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Underwood Law Firm in Fort Worth, Texas. Clint has nearly a decade of experience in estate planning, probate, guardianship cases, and civil and business litigation. Clint has made it his goal to guarantee that individuals in Texas can depend on him to safeguard their families and organizations. With future planning, Clint understands that everybody's legacy is individually unique. Clint works with clients to create custom estate plans that best address people's issues. His objective with every arrangement is to assist clients with leaving their legacy while ensuring heirs avoid lengthy, painful...

Jim Zadeh is a sole practitioner who gives each of his clients the attention they deserve. He has more than 25 years of experience in many areas of the law, including: Wrongful Death, Personal Injuries, Work Injuries, Denial of Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, and Sexual Harassment

The Barber Law Firm is a full service personal injury law firm that helps injured victims throughout Texas receive the compensation they deserve. Matt grew up in Dallas, Texas. After completing his undergraduate studies out of state, he returned to the Metroplex to attend Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. In law school, Matt represented SMU against other law schools in Mock Trial competitions around the country. He also received a Certificate of Russian Law while studying at the Center for International and Comparative Law in Moscow, Russia. Upon graduation from SMU law with honors, Matt was inducted into...

James Davidson was born in Austin, Texas and grew up on a working cattle ranch in the Texas Hill Country just outside of Austin. He graduated Cum Laude from Texas State University – San Marcos with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Anthropology. James attended Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he received his Juris Doctorate. In 2013, James moved to Fort Worth, Texas where he joined forces with his brother Matthew in opening their law practice, the Davidson Law Group.

James has been recognized by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West Magazine...

An Air Force Veteran with four tours in the Middle East, Joe Robles Jr graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor's in New Media Design in 2013 and a Juris Doctor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2018. During his time in academia, Joe focused much of his efforts on activism; such as serving philanthropies to educate the minority youth, lobbying efforts to support immigration reform, and assisting with rebuilding efforts in low-income areas. These distinct accomplishments earned him the “Mean Green” Student Unity Award in 2012, an honor given to the student who promotes the most...

Mr. Cummings is a founder at the law offices of Anderson & Cummings that focuses his practice primarily in the area of personal injury law. John has a proven track record of success, which has been acknowledged by his AV Rating status from Martindale-Hubbell (an honor given to less than 1% of trial lawyers) as well as his awards as a Texas SuperLawyer® from 2003 to present and "Best Lawyers In America®". Mr. Cummings has also negotiated record setting punitive damages recoveries that have gained international exposure. If you require the services of a highly skilled personal injury attorney in...

Proven, experienced Fort Worth family lawyer that will provide professional legal help with issues related to divorce, including collaborative law divorce, child custody, child support, custody disputes, adoptions, as well as wills and trusts. Ms. Decker has been selected by her peers as a Fort Worth, Texas Best Attorney for the past two years, call her today to schedule an appointment to discuss your specific needs.

Persia is a Dallas native, born and raised in Plano, Texas. After graduating from high school, she went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin and fulfilled her dream of becoming a Longhorn. There, she double majored in History and Sociology and earned her Bachelor of Arts from UT in 2012. She then went on to attend law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Persia passed the Texas bar exam in 2016 and began practicing soon after. In 2017, she was admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas as well....

Cami Gildner is a criminal defense lawyer in Tarrant County, Texas. She is a solo practitioner with the Law Offices of Cami Gildner. She is also Of Counsel with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth. Cami served for 10 years as a prosecutor with the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and the Denton County District Attorney’s Office. She has tried over 120 jury trials in both felony and misdemeanor courtrooms. She has extensive knowledge of how criminal cases are investigated by law enforcement and how they are prosecuted by the State. During her tenure as a prosecutor...

Since 2004, Sharon has been practicing law in the Lone Star state. In that time she has: served as a partner at the biggest firm based in Fort Worth worked alongside some of the best lawyers in the state been named a SuperLawyers (a Thompson Reuters Service) Rising Star, 2012-2018 been named a Fort Worth Magazine Top Attorney 2016-2017 started the Fulgham Hampton Law Group litigated matters in both Texas state and federal courts If you work with Sharon, you will quickly discover that she works hard to keep clients in the loop about their case, with clear lines of communication and personalized legal services. Before she...

Callie Cole Dodson practices Family Law in Tarrant and surrounding counties in North Texas. She is focused on handling divorce, child custody, modification of child custody, child support, contested terminations and adoptions, protective orders, and any other facet of family law cases. Ms. Dodson is proud to be known among lawyers and judges for her integrity, honesty, and preparedness in the courtroom. Ms. Dodson has a background in psychology and uses that to inform her cases, and is honored to fight for and protect her clients and their families, either through contested litigation, mediation, or settlement agreements. Ms. Dodson...

Jeff is a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is primarily from the western United States but has lived overseas for a number of years.

He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University in 2005. He was an engineer for a number of years at a number of large corporations before pursuing his law degree. He graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law) with a J.D. in 2010. By combining his education and prior work experience into the field...

Mr. Robinson is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Law Firm.

Attorney Adam Steele, is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence, licensed in Oklahoma. Adam's legal journey is marked by a robust and diverse professional background, coupled with an exceptional academic foundation. Graduating from the University of California Law San Francisco in 2021, Adam has cultivated a rich portfolio of experience. He has worked as a policy researcher for a United Nations' non-profit organization and the Space Generation Advisory Council. His early career included a pivotal role as a summer legal clerk at a labor and employment law firm, where he contributed directly to the 2018 Instacart labor code violation class...

Attorney Ryan Strobel is a pre-litigation personal injury attorney at McCormick Lawrence. With a BS in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Arkansas and a JD from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Ryan brings a unique blend of business acumen and legal expertise to his practice. Throughout his time at McCormick Lawrence, Mr. Strobel has consistently received praise from clients. He ensures that clients receive prompt attention and updates on their cases, instilling confidence and trust in his representation. Mr. Strobel’s negotiation skills further enhance his ability to advocate effectively for his clients' interests. Whether engaging with...

Whitley Whitaker, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is an accomplished individual with a strong academic background. Graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors from Arlington Heights High School, Whitley excelled in dance and was a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout high school, she was an Arlington Heights Yellow Jacket Scholar. In 2018, Whitley graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Texas State University in San Marcos. During her undergraduate years, she actively participated in organizations such as the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta...

Aaron attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received a degree in Political Science and certification in Business from the acclaimed McCombs School of Business. He received his law degree, graduating cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law. During law school, Aaron argued mock appeals as a member and competitor of the St. Thomas Moot Court Competition Team. Additionally, Aaron interned for the Honorable Michael A. Robinson of the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Aaron began his legal career with the Florida-based law firm Dell and Schaefer, P.A. where he worked as a legal clerk...

Front Range Injury Attorneys helps people across Colorado get compensated for personal injury claims caused by someone else's negligence. We help clients with car accidents and other auto collisions, slip and fall injuries, product liability claims and workers' compensation. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you.

John R. Burton has been practicing law in Fort Worth and North Texas since 1994. He was born and raised in Tarrant County, Texas. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Arlington and got his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. After law school John moved back home and went to work practicing law. Because of his parents' hard work, John was the first in his family to get to go to college and the first to earn a professional degree. His upbringing has motivated John to spend his...

I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and have practiced Family Law for more than 25 years. I received my Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law Houston and graduated from the University of Houston in 1993 with a degree in Business Administration. I practice exclusively in the area of family law. That includes divorce, custody, paternity, modification, child support, collaborative law, mediation, and adoption. I enjoy helping individuals and families navigate the complex legal and emotional aspects of Family Law. I only take cases that are in Tarrant County. I...

Jonathan Lowe is a board certified criminal defense attorney. As a former felony prosecutor for over 8 years, he is in a unique position to know what the government is thinking when it comes to prosecuting cases, which allows his clients to know what a good plea deal is, or when it is time to go to trial and fight for their rights. He has a successful track record with over 80 jury trials. Jonathan graduated from college from Texas A&M University, studying business management. He graduated magna cum laude and decided to expand his interests into competing in triathlons....

Family Law Mediator
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Top Attorney Fort Worth Magazine 2013-2019
2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star
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Extensive Jury Trial experience in Family, Criminal, Juvenile, and CPS cases

Having ridden shotgun with clients on hundreds of family law and criminal law cases, I know it's important to have a lawyer you trust. Your lawyer will give you guidance and advice through some of the toughest times of your life, so that person should be someone you are confident in. I believe that every case and every client deserves a unique solution. There are no "cookie cutter" answers in...

Miles Brissette is a board certified criminal trial attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas. He became a principal in the Law Offices of Gill & Brissette in 2015, after nearly two decades in the Tarrant County, Texas Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

Miles has investigated and litigated offenses ranging from simple thefts and DWIs to death penalty cases. He was a prosecutor in the high profile case against Chante Mallard, a Fort Worth woman convicted in 2003 of striking a man with her car, driving home with him lodged in her windshield and leaving him to die. More recently, Miles was chosen...

With experience in both State and Federal courts, Kenneth W. Mullen is capable and dedicated to all areas of criminal defense, ranging from driving while intoxicated to serious felonies. His legal ability and easy going personality will put you at ease and allow you to gather the information you will need to have a solid understanding of your situation and what to expect during the pendency of your case. Kenneth W. Mullen also has extensive experience in juvenile court, including certification to stand trial as adult and determinate sentencing proceedings.

I worked in the Dallas County crime lab (SWIFS) after graduating from college. I worked as a DNA Technologist in the Forensic Biology department. Part of my job included testifying as a Forensic Biology expert in court. After three years of working at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences I decided to attend law school with the purpose of being a lifetime prosecutor. Although I enjoyed being a prosecutor, my work in criminal defense is where I belong. I became part of an elite group of criminal defense attorneys when I became Board Certified by the Texas Board...

Attorney Kayla E. Harrington is a proud Aggie. She lives in Fort Worth with her husband, son, two cats, and two rescue dogs. Mrs. Harrington prides herself on educating her clients on the legal process so they feel confident in making informed decisions that effect their lives. When Mrs. Harrington is not in the office, she is either hiking, horseback riding, or traveling to her favorite cities: Toronto, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Washington D.C.

Chris Stoy is a founding partner at Hutchison & Stoy, PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Stoy is a Fort Worth native. Mr. Stoy spent the first part of his career defending insurance companies. He now uses that knowledge to help people who have been injured by the negligence of other people or companies. Mr. Stoy has tried numerous cases in state and federal court and has handled many multi-million dollar cases. If you need help with a personal injury matter, contact Chris Stoy at (817)820-0100 or visit his website at http://www.warriorsforjustice.com

Steve Gebhardt is a graduate of TCU, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Marketing in 2001. He graduated from the South Texas College of Law in 2005. In law school, Steve was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship for his high grades. Steve was also named as a “Top Attorney” in 2015 by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, and he served as the legal advisor for UCC Weekday School from 2011 through 2014. As a former felony prosecutor Steve tried over 100 criminal jury trials in Tarrant County Texas including capital murder, murder, and sexual assault. Steve tried...