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Stacy Denise Henderson
Plano, TX Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Tulsa College of Law
Stacy Henderson is an attorney that was born to practice law. She won her first trial in 4th grade at Woodway Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas. From that date, her desire was to zealously represent people and to make sure that their rights were protected. As a high school student in Carrollton, Texas she interned for the City Attorney's Office of Carrollton.
Ms. Henderson attended Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Sign Language Interpreting. While at SFASU, Ms. Henderson used sign language to assist persons on the...
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Taylor M Mohr
Frisco , TX Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Baylor Law School
Taylor Mohr distinguishes herself by offering effective, affordable, and compassionate legal services. Her practice focuses on family law in Williamson and Travis counties. She is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.
Taylor graduated from the Baylor Law School. She attended this prestigious university with a full-tuition scholarship. As a law student, she balanced her studies with a variety of extracurricular work, serving as Secretary and Executive Vice-President for the Student Bar Association and working as an editing assistant for professor Gerald Powell, director of...
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Scott Becker
Frisco, TX Divorce Attorney with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense and Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
Before joining McCathern as a partner in 2019, Scott J. Becker presided over the 219th State District Court in Collin County, Texas from 2010 through 2018. As a court of general jurisdiction, Judge Becker presided over a broad variety of matters including multi-million dollar civil litigation, family law matters including divorces and child custody disputes, and felony criminal matters including murder. Two of the cases over which Becker presided have been the subject of television episodes: CBS’s 48 Hours: Taken Away (aired September 2017) and Dateline NBC’s: Someone Was Waiting (aired December 2016).
Judge Becker is Board Certified in Family Law...
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Mark A Nacol
Richardson, TX Divorce Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College Of Law
Attorney Mark Nacol has been serving clients in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex for over 30 years. Mark offers legal advice and representation in a broad scope of practice areas, with an emphasis on the following:
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Family Law & Divorce
- Fathers Rights
- Business Transactions
- Intellectual Property
- Probate Law and Will Contests
- Real Estate Litigation
Mark Nacol has a reputation as a smart and tough advocate who has a natural ability to communicate...
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George Edward Crumley
Allen, TX Divorce Attorney with 31 years of experience
(972) 359-1207
1420 W. Exchange Pkwy, Suite 180
Glendover Building C
Allen, TX 75013
Divorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Chosen by peers as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the entire Dallas/Fort Worth region according to SuperLawyers magazine.
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William Henry Underwood
McKinney, TX Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
Attorney Will Underwood is an attorney who prioritizes his clients’ needs in every case they bring to him. He is relentless like a bulldog and has even made cops cry on the stand before. However, he is compassionate with each of his clients and seeks to do everything he can in their service. At Underwood & Associates, everything is about the clients, not the firm. Attorney Underwood is always seeking to find an edge in his clients’ cases and aims to strategize innovative approaches to every situation his clients face. In fact, he is currently working on becoming a forensic...
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Caryn Gomer
Humble, TX Divorce Attorney
7702 FM 1960 Rd E.
Suite 212
Humble, TX 77346
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Kansas School of Law
Caryn Carter Gomar is a family law attorney who joined the firm in 2019. She began her career in the Family Violence Unit at the El Paso County Attorney’s Office and has remained committed to helping children and families ever since. After leaving El Paso, Caryn moved to Dallas, Texas where she worked at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and for a couple of smaller firms on a variety of family-related legal matters, including divorces, enforcement suits, modification suits, original suits affecting the parent-child relationship, and Child Protective Services matters. She has represented both English and Spanish speaking families throughout...
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Charles E. Beachley III
Lewisville, TX Divorce Attorney with 42 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Southern Methodist University
Born New York, N.Y., April 14, 1951 admitted to Bar: 1982, Texas; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Paris Junior College, Paris, Texas (A.A. 1971); Trinity University (B.A., cum laude, 1973; M.F.A., 1976); Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1982). Adjunct Professor, Business Law, University of North Texas, 1992-1993. Lecturer, Lewisville Library Law Lectures, 1984-1986. Member, College of the State Bar of Texas, 1989-1998. Diplomate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Associate, Durand & Associates, P.C., 1990-2015. Sole Practitioner, 1986-1990....
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Michael Granata
Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 26 years of experience
(214) 977-9050
6440 North Central Expressway, Suite 450
Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
We pride ourselves on demonstrating outstanding commitment to issues of each case, whether it be – high value property divorce, valuing closely held family business, contested custody, vigorous impeachment and cross examination of court appointed custody experts who make recommendations adverse to our client, aggressive and thorough review of all child support, and excluding mental health professionals seemingly frequently increasing conflicting roles in family and divorce courts.
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Emmanuel Albarado
Gainesville, TX Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Regent University School of Law
The Albarado Law Firm, P.C., serves clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex & North Texas areas with criminal defense. Founding lawyer & former prosecutor Emmanuel Albarado believes that we all have a story to tell, his story is one of redemption & perseverance.
The son of a world champion boxer, Emmanuel was born with a fighting spirit. He now brings this fighting spirit to your case & is ready to work diligently to provide you with the legal representation you deserve.
After graduating from law school, Emmanuel served as an assistant county attorney in Cooke County, TX, prosecuting a wide range of...
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Ronda S Haynes
Azle, TX Divorce Attorney with 7 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Ronda Haynes is a solo practitioner who opened her own law firm in December 2017. She received her J.D. from Texas A&M School of Law in 2015. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Business and an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies.
Ronda was born and raised in Azle, having graduated from Azle High School in 1990. After moving away for many years, she returned home to open her law practice. She is involved in her local community and in the Fort Worth Community. She volunteers with the VITA program and sits on the Board of Directors of Guardianship Services, Inc.
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Connie-Ann Ravdel
Humble, TX Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
7702 FM 1960 Rd E.
Suite 212
Humble, TX 77346
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
I am a Family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan. My practice includes representation of clients at all stages of the legal separation or divorce process, including pre-divorce planning, informal and formal settlement negotiations, court-ordered mediation, divorce litigation in court, and post-divorce enforcement. In addition, he has helped many clients overcome the challenging legal issues related to property distribution, financial support, and parental rights.
Practice Areas:
-Family Law
-Divorce
-Temporary Orders
-Enforcement
-Modifications
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Michael Youngberg
Corinth, TX Divorce Lawyer
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Alabama School of Law
From complex million-dollar estates and complex custody cases to simple property division and agreed upon shared custody arrangements, Michael Youngberg has helped all kinds of clients achieve their goals. Mike’s practice includes divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of existing orders, enforcements, division of property, characterization of property, spousal maintenance, temporary restraining orders, and protective orders.
Mike understands the emotional and financial toll that a family law case can take on a person, so he lightens that burden for his clients through pragmatic and compassionate representation. Mike concentrates his efforts on prosecuting his client’s interests as well as the children’s interests...
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Michael Ray Walzel
Beaumont, TX Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and White Collar Crime
The Walzel Law Firm is a solo practice where personal attention to your case can be expected. Having served the people of Southeast Texas for over 25 years with their legal problems, put experience on your side.
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Wm. Marcus Wilkerson
Beaumont, TX Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Consumer, Criminal Defense and Family
South Texas College of Law
William Marcus Wilkerson is an attorney licensed in the State of Texas. He is generally referred to by his middle name, "Marcus."
Marcus Wilkerson graduated from West Orange-Stark High School in 1998. He then spent three years at Texas A&M University but left before he completed his undergraduate degree. He picked up undergraduate studies in 2005, receiving his Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) and graduating summa cum laude from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He then went on to South Texas College of Law from which he graduated with honors in December of 2010.
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Bradford J. Glendening
Harker Heights, TX Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(855) 737-1058
100 W. Central Texas Expressway
Suite 309
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
Proudly serving the residents of Bell, Coryell, and Williamson Counties, including all Servicemembers and their dependents on Fort Hood. I am well-versed in criminal defense and military and family law matters. I am licensed to practice in: Texas State Courts, US District Courts, ?Military Courts. I earned my Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 2000. I joined the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps in 2002 to combine my passion for the law and contribute to the war on terror. In 2010 I left active duty and joined...
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Greg Gaines
Conroe, TX Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Probate
William Mitchell College of Law
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Albert Navarro
Bryan, TX Divorce Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Probate
The University of Texas School of Law
Over 30 years in family law experience. My office also provides services in guardianship and probate matters.
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William Douglas Bloodworth II
Huntsville, TX Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Personal Injury and Probate
I was licensed to practice law in 1992, and am licensed in the Federal District Court-Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. I am Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law. Less than 1% of all the attorney's licensed in the State of Texas are Board Certified in Family Law. I am part of that 1%.
The Bloodworth Law Firm is a Trial and Litigation law firm, which practices a general practice of law, handling a...
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Jeffrey Scott Davis
Cleburne, TX Divorce Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Family
I was born and raised in Abilene, Texas, having attended, and graduationg from, Abilene Christian School all 12 grades. I went on to get a BBA in Accounting from ABilene Christian University before going to law school at Texas Tech University School of Law.
After graduating law school I started working for Isaac M. Castro in Hamlin, Texas. In 1999 I was made a partner in the new law firm Castrro & Davis, L.L.P. Subsequently, in August 2000, I moved to Cleburne, Texas, and went to work as in-house counsel for gimmeabid.com, then located in Dallas, Texas....
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Don Richardson
Lufkin, TX Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Probate
University of Texas - Austin
I began practicing law in Lufkin, Texas in 1994. I represent clients in Social Security Disability / SSI claims, family and probate matters, and criminal defense. I primarily practice in Angelina, Nacogdoches, Houston, Trinity, and Polk Counties, but will occasionally travel to other areas, depending upon the needs of the client.
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Reneka Catie Hayes
Humble, TX Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Reneka Hayes is a native Texan born in Austin, Tx. She attended Prairie View A&M University where she earned a bachelor’s degree In History. There she played the flute and piccolo for the marching storm band and graduated magna cum laude. Reneka graduated from the Thurgood Marshall school of law at Texas Southern University in 2010 and passed the bar in July of 2010. From then on, she has practiced family law and criminal law in her own practice. Reneka comes to the firm with family law experience and always does her best to defend her clients. When she is...
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James Gregory Coontz
Burleson, TX Divorce Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
If you are thinking about filing for divorce, have a family law related case or need help with visitation or a child custody matter, contact our firm today, our experienced attorneys will be able to guide you through the process and will be able to handle your case. Call our firm today!
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Gary A Kollmeier
Denton, TX Divorce Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
Mr. Kollmeier is Board Certified in Family Law.
The Law Office of Gary A. Kollmeier has been dedicated to providing competent and caring legal services in the areas of Family and Probate law since 1991. The firm provides comprehensive, superior, and respectful advocacy in an environment in which the clients receive full attention and loyalty with the highest level of personal legal services. It is our focus to educate our clients about the reality of what to expect in every aspect of their legal case. As a lawyer, Gary Kollmeier is committed to high standards, as evidenced by his certification...
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Michael Andrew Munoz
Mansfield, TX Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Consumer and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Drew Christman
Highland Village, TX Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Regent University School of Law
In 2009, Drew Christman founded a law firm where he practiced law with his partners for nine years. In 2018, he parted ways with his then partners and formed Christman | Daniell Attorneys, where he continues to provide clients with outstanding legal representation in a variety of practice areas. He was voted “Best Business Attorney” in Denton County in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, and the firm has received similar accolades in Family and Business Law in the years since. Christman | Daniell Attorneys offers legal services in the practice areas of Business/Corporate, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Probate, Real Estate,...
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Jennifer Ramos
Denton, TX Divorce Attorney with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Baylor Law School
With over twenty-eight years of experience, Jennifer Ramos joined the Bouschor legal team with a focus on Family Law & Probate Law. A graduate of Baylor School of Law, Jennifer is fluent in Spanish and offers a diverse experience and unique skill set in order to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.
Jennifer began her legal career with Legal Aid of West Texas (Fort Worth) and then served as Managing Attorney at the Denton branch of Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. Jennifer launched her private practice in 2012. The servant heart of her own parents is a driving influence...
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Michael Caolo Jr
Irving, TX Divorce Attorney with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Family
Michael Caolo Jr. was educated at the University of Notre Dame with a major in Political Science and a minor in Soviet Foreign Relations. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Letters Degree. Michael Caolo Jr. was on the Dean’s Academic List and was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, the Texas Club and was active in student government. After being awarded an academic scholarship and attending the University of Notre Dame Law School for one year, he transferred to the University of Texas School of Law in Austin and received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence...
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Mark Eric Wewers
Grapevine, TX Divorce Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
The firm provides legal services exclusively on family law matters involving divorce, conservatorship and custody of children, child support, name changes and enforcement of court orders in Tarrant, Dallas and Denton counties. While always searching for an amicable settlement outside of the courtroom, we fight for our clients when the situation requires. Personal attention to each and every client's case is a priority.
Mark E. Wewers has been recognized by his peers and named a Texas Super Lawyer and a Texas Rising Star in Texas Monthly Magazine’s SuperLawyer edition.
An attorney who has practiced for approaching three decades,...
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John R. Setzer
Colleyville, TX Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Texas A&M University School of Law
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Eric James Smith
Arlington, TX Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics, Baylor University
Juris Doctor, Baylor University School of Law
Clerked with the Dallas Probate Court under the Honorable Judge Nikki DeShazo. Served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) following children through the termination of their parents' rights.
Worked with Arlington elder law attorney Charles Kennedy on probate, guardianship, and bankruptcy matters. Worked as an Attorney Advisor to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, closing loans for homeowners and businesses in the wake of the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Prior to law school, spent 5 years as a web and database programmer for companies including...
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Violet Nwokoye (N'Okoye)
Arlington, TX Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University and Nnamdi Zik University
Welcome to Nwokoye Law Firm. My name is Violet Nwokoye — I am an attorney, licensed psychotherapist, and a dedicated advocate for individuals, families, and small businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With over 22 years of experience in the legal field and a profound understanding of the personal aspects of each case, I am here to assist you in overcoming life’s challenges with clarity, care, and confidence.
I understand that contacting a lawyer often occurs during times of stress. That’s why my approach is to listen first. I make it a priority to grasp not only the legal intricacies of...
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Loreen Blackwell
Houston, TX Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law
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...
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William Leslie Shireman
Houston, TX Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals and Family
South Texas College Of Law
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...
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Jay D. Smith
Round Rock, TX Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
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.
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Wade Christiansen
Houston, TX Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Immigration and Probate
South Texas College Of Law
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.
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Chase Gregory Lucaissien Jones
Houston, TX Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
South Texas College of Law
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...
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Roy Huddle
Houston, TX Divorce Attorney with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
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 –...
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Bianca Puente
Katy, TX Divorce Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Divorce and Family
South Texas College of Law
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.
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Ed Walsh
Round Rock, TX Divorce Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
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...