Cathryn "Ally" Petersen
Ally is an Associate Attorney at The Law Office of Kaye M. Alderman, where she focuses on family law and child welfare law across thirteen counties in East Texas. After earning her J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law, she passed the Texas Bar Exam in October 2024 and began her legal career with a deep commitment to advocating for families and children during some of their most challenging times.
Before law school, Ally graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Christian University in 2021, where she developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, and public service—skills that continue to shape her approach to legal practice.
Ally's work is rooted in compassion, diligence, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of her clients. She is driven to provide thoughtful and effective legal counsel, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Child Welfare Law
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Free Consultation
Minimum retainer of $3,500 with an hourly rate of $250/hour. Retainer fee will be more accurately quoted at the time of initial consultation. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24124870
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Assistant County Attorney
- Nacogdoches County Attorney's Office
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- Texas A&M University School of Law
- J.D. (2024) | Law
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- Activities: Family Law Student Association - President
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- Texas Christian University
- B.S. (2021) | Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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- State Bar of Texas # 24124870
- Member
- - Current
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