Rising Star Divorce Lawyers

Najmu is an attorney with a breadth of legal and personal experiences and she incorporates that into her practice to ensure that she provides holistic, client-centered legal services. Her legal career, though relatively short, spans from complex civil rights litigation including matters relating to national security, inadequacies with the No Fly Listing Process, conditions of prison confinement, immigration removal defense, eviction, family law, and a bit of everything else. Najmu started her legal career as an Equal Justice Works fellow focusing on ensuring access to religious accommodations for prisoners and detainees. Through this fellowship, several state and county-wide prison...

After earning her law degree in 2022, Natalie relocated to Texas, eager to bring her dedication to assisting individuals in crisis to the Lone Star State. Proud to call Texas home, she is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Texas families. With a rich background in community organizing and activism, Natalie has garnered national recognition from esteemed institutions like the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation and the Rhodes Trust for her significant contributions. Natalie’s unwavering commitment to serving others, coupled with her legal expertise, positions her as a passionate advocate known for her compassion, knowledge, and dedication. Building on...

The Law Offices of Wesley H. Hocker was founded by Wesley H. Hocker, who has a broad background and extensive experience in Family law, Divorce, and Criminal Law. Mr. Hocker holds a Doctor of Laws (J.D.) from South Texas College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Bachelors (B.J.) from the University of Texas. He has been licensed as attorney by the State of Texas since 1971. His Memberships include Phi Alpha Delta; Order of the Lytae. Editor, South Texas Law Review, 1969-1970. Special Judge, Harris County Criminal Courts, 1988—. Director: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, 1987— (Founding...

Barrett comes from a family that has long been a part of the East Texas area. Barrett was born and raised in Tyler. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and played catcher for the school’s baseball team. After high school, Barrett attended Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in Sociology as well as a minor in Business. Right after graduating from Texas A&M, Barrett attended South Texas College of Law. After passing the bar, Barrett then went to work as a prosecutor in the Smith County District Attorney’s office where he learned the ins and outs...

Aida Rojas, a Corpus Christi, Texas native, has called San Antonio home for over 30 years. She earned her law degree from St. Mary’s Law School in 2001 and immediately dedicated herself to advocating for families. Focusing on Family Law, Aida has passionately guided clients through complex matters such as divorce, child custody, adoptions, and CPS cases. Her extensive experience in child advocacy has led to numerous appointments as an Ad Litem and Amicus attorney by both judges and private attorneys. Known for her unwavering commitment to justice, Aida has built a strong reputation as a fierce advocate who tirelessly protects the...

Matthew has been nominated as a Rising Star in 2021 and 2022 in the field of Family Law. Only 2.5% of all attorneys receive this honor chosen by other attorneys.

Damiane Curvey Banieh spent her earliest years in Houston’s Fifth Ward area. Her family later moved to the North Forest Independent School District where she graduated Cum Laude from M.B. Smiley and went on to The University of Texas at Austin where she received a Bachelor of Science in Radio –Television-Film.

After graduation, Damiane worked as an Adoption Recruiter for DePelchin Children’s Center where her primary mission was to find suitable families for special needs children. As her desire to protect children grew, she returned to school to receive her Teaching Certification from The University of Houston-Downtown. At the same time,...