Denton County Family Lawyers

I manage a diverse law practice to meet the unique legal needs of individuals. My primary practice areas are in Criminal Defense and Family Law. I have 18+ years of courtroom, trial, and consulting experience in entrepreneurial, small office, and government work environments. My multi-discipline practice in criminal defense and prosecution, family law, and environmental regulatory consulting (non-legal) provides me with a diverse and robust background that aids me in all my cases. Along with experience working at my own firm, I have worked at the Collin County District Attorney’s office, where I was responsible for investigation and prosecution of atypical criminal...

The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. distinguishes itself from other local law firms because we work via the Team Approach. When you hire The Edgett Law Firm, P.C., you do not just receive one attorney helping you with your case. You will have an entire Team fighting for you. Backed by a proven record of success and award-winning counsel, Scott Erik Edgett with The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. is a dedicated Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law attorney serving Collin County and Denton County with offices in McKinney, Plano and Prosper. Scott has been advocating for clients for over 22 years...

Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Plano Family Attorney Rachel Li, is located in Collin county and represents clients in divorce and family law matters in Frisco, Plano, Allen and McKinney, as well as the neighboring communities of Denton county and Dallas county, Texas. I am proud to provide professional, personalized and effective legal advice to my clients, based on honesty, integrity and the highest level of responsiveness, to exceed their goals and needs.

Kate is Head of the Family Law and Divorce Division at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC. She has had extensive success in divorce and family law cases, including child custody cases, grandparents’ rights cases, and child support cases. She devotes her practice to protecting what’s most important to her clients – their family, their children, their money, their assets, and their future.

Let us protect your rights and preserve your future. We help people. We get results. Period!

Our team is ready to help you protect the things that matter most to you when going through a divorce or child custody matter.

We do not use a cookie cutter approach to our cases. Our clients are unique. The solutions to their mattes should be too.

If the case calls for an aggressive approach, we use an aggressive approach. If the case calls for cooperation, we use cooperation. But, no matter what approach we take we will protect your rights and...

David W. Wynne is the managing attorney and principal partner of the Wynne Law Firm in Ft. Worth and Grapevine, Texas. David has been practicing divorce and child custody law since 1996. David has helped over 3,000 clients throughout Fort Worth and the surrounding counties. David Wynne has years of experience and is qualified to take on a wide range of cases, including divorce, child custody, estate planning, and wealth management matters. He is the recipient of Avvo’s Top Child Custody Attorney (2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) selection and Avvo’s Client Choice Award 2015 and 2016, boasting a 10.0 Superb...

For over two decades, Eren Price has dedicated herself to championing the rights of children, individuals, and families. Throughout her esteemed career, she has compassionately guided families through the complexities of the judicial system, particularly during trying and arduous circumstances. Drawing upon her wealth of experience, she offers unwavering support all while crafting and implementing a strategic approach tailored to each unique case. Eren Price's determination and commitment have consistently led to remarkable outcomes for her clients. Throughout her career, Eren Price has managed numerous cases that have attracted substantial media coverage. Her exceptional work has been featured by television and...

Sarah's goal is to help clients navigate family law matters as seamlessly as possible. An advocate for constructive and solution-focused approaches, including Collaborative Divorce, Sarah uses creativity and problem-solving to preserve relationships and resolve family discord without unnecessary cost and conflict.

Ashley Gilmore is a criminal defense attorney with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Her practice includes all felony and misdemeanor offenses in Tarrant County. Prior to joining Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC, Mrs. Gilmore served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, handling misdemeanor and felony cases before judges and juries.

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...

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.

Megan was a family law paralegal for 16 years before becoming a family lawyer, and has seen firsthand what matters to clients: knowing their case is in good hands with an attorney who understands their personal situation and who is capable of providing personalized options for addressing their legal issues. With a combination of sound legal counsel and practical advice, Megan guides clients toward goal-oriented decision-making that positions them for a better future. Megan was named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch © list in the field of Family Law.

ABOUT BEN
Dallas-based attorney Benjamin Palatiere is a courtroom veteran with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses in civil disputes.


Education

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2008
Texas State University, magna cum laude, 2005


Licensed/Admitted

Benjamin is admitted to the Texas Bar and licensed to practice in all district and county courts at law throughout the state.


Groups / Clubs

Dallas Young Lawyers Association
Sigma Alpha Epsilon

I have been on the Board of Directors of TRINITY METRO since 2013, served as Secretary 2015-2016 and Vice Chairman 2017-2019. TRINITY METRO operates all transportation services for Tarrant County, Texas, including bus, commuter rail, Zip Zone and Access for handicapped persons.
I have served on the Irving, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission 1971-1975 and the Southlake, Texas, City Council 1992-1995.
I have been a member of the Grapevine Rotary Club since 1992 and served on their Board of Directors.
TEXAS MONTHLY Super Lawyer 2003 to present.
FORT WORTH MAGAZINE Top Lawyer 2009 to present.
Martindale-Hubbell AV rated & Preeminent Lawyers
Who's Who in American...

Clients with family law concerns can rely on Jack to put them on a better footing for the future. People going through divorce and other family issues make decisions that affect the rest of their lives, and Jack helps them prioritize what really matters. He steps into his clients’ shoes and advocates for them from a practical and empathetic perspective.

The Barrows Firm provides effective solutions in high conflict divorce cases, criminal and juvenile criminal matters, probate, guardianship and more.

Carla De La Cruz was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Carla has practiced family law in DFW and surrounding counties since 2017 and joined the Bogdanowicz Family Law team in 2020. She has experience in all areas of family law and is a native Spanish speaker.

Carla graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and later attended Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law. While in law school, she gained family law experience interning at the Child Support Offices in the District Court of Ponce, Puerto Rico. She further developed her skills...

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,...

AYBR Partner Marissa Balius focuses on family and collaborative law. She uses her experience in representing, negotiating, settling and litigating in matters of divorce, child custody, post-divorce modifications, paternity, child support, and pre-/post-nuptial agreements. Her goal is to help people get successfully through a difficult life transition while minimizing the emotional uncertainties and challenges of the case.

Tom Trahan is proficient in all facets of family law, from out-of-court settlements to courtroom litigation. His deep understanding of the litigation process enhances the chances of reaching negotiated or amicable resolutions, as opposing counsel and clients often realize that finding common ground can lead to beneficial outcomes.

Practicing Family Law in North Texas since 2011. Board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of Family Law.

The Law Office of Carrie T. Schilling can guide you help you prepare for your family's future; from a simple will to a full estate package. She is also ready to represent you in cases involving civil appeals and family law. She provides affordable representation without compromising quality. If you are facing a legal problem and are in need representation, don’t delay. Waiting to seek legal advice frequently exacerbates the complexity and cost of the issue.

Ms. Schilling graduated from Texas A&M at Galveston in 1999 and received a Juris Doctorate from California...

Kristina Denapolis West concentrates in the areas of Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody and Adoption.

I built this firm upon the ideals of equality, respect, honor and pride. I believe that actions speak louder than words and I should treat people the way I want to be treated. My mother once told me that God gave us two ears and a mouth for a reason…we should listen twice as much as we speak. I try to apply these concepts in my practice to provide better service to our Clients. I received my Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (a/k/a Texas A&M School of Law), my Bachelor of Arts from University of Texas-Austin...

I hold Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. My legal practice is centered around child custody issues, divorce proceedings, modification suits, as well as premarital and postmarital agreements, among other family-law related matters. While I advocate for amicable resolutions, I am a strong and strategic advocate for my clients' rights. I take a solution-oriented approach and enjoy crafting creative strategies, especially in cases involving children. I primarily serve clients in Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, and Collin Counties.