Dryden Family Lawyers

Holly R. Monk is a dedicated attorney with a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of the legal system. A graduate of Texas Tech School of Law and the University of Texas at Dallas, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Licensed to practice law in Texas and holding a Guardianship Certification, Holly is an active member of the Texas State Bar, the Collin County Bar Association, and the Dallas County Bar Association. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Holly has lived in Tyler and now calls the Dallas area home. Her journey into law began as a...

Melvin’s legal journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University, followed by earning his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Since becoming licensed in Texas in 2005, he has expanded his expertise by being admitted to all four federal districts in Texas and federal court in Colorado. Born in Durban, South Africa, and raised in Mesquite, Texas, Melvin has spent most of his life in the DFW area. His unique upbringing and global perspective are complemented by a deep-rooted commitment to his community. A member of The Heights Church, Melvin actively volunteers his time,...

Pamela A. Cherry has dedicated her career to the practice of family law. She has represented clients in all aspects of family law including divorce, child support, child custody, modification, premarital agreements, and adoption. In addition, Pamela is a certified ad litem and trained mediator. It is her experience as an attorney and mediator that enables her to assist her clients in achieving an amicable resolution to an often stressful, emotional, and expensive experience.

Pamela received her juris doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at...

Caring and compassionate consumer law attorney that will protect your rights. Over 20 years experience in financial matters, estate matters and family matters. Whether in financial distress or seeking to preserve wealth, our goal is your financial and legal well-being.

With nearly two decades of experience in family and business law, I specialize in high-stakes divorce, custody, and property matters—including those involving significant assets, international issues, and sophisticated financial structures. My background in litigation, tax law, and mediation allows me to approach each case with precision, discretion, and a deep understanding of what’s truly at stake. Whether you’re protecting your children, your business, or your peace of mind—I guide clients through divorce, custody, and complex family matters—always aiming for peaceful resolutions, but ready to fight smart when needed.

Our firm is led by Mark Childress, an attorney who has been on the other side of the fence during his time at one of the area's largest law firms. He founded our firm in order to provide a more personal brand of representation. Mark believes in getting to know our clients on a personal level so that he can provide them with legal services tailored to the unique situations they face. Our main areas of practice include:

Divorce
Complex Divorce
Family Law
Custody & Visitation
Property Division
Adoption
Military Divorce
Uncontested Divorce

A Passion for Justice in Our Local Community

As a native El Pasoan, Marco Aranda is dedicated to providing strong legal representation to the local community. Marco Aranda is an alumni of the University of Texas at El Paso, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Committed to advancing his education, he attended Texas Tech in Lubbock. He completed his Master’s degree in Business Administration in addition to his Juris Doctorate.

Because of his strong passion for the local community, Marco Aranda decided to return to his hometown of El Paso, Texas. His goal is to serve the southwest community...

Voted "Top Attorneys" 2015 by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine.

Mike Schneider has built one of the premier family law, divorce, and criminal defense law firms in Fort Worth. Mike and several of his attorneys have made the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers List for Family Law, or Criminal Defense. The attorneys focus on their particular area of law whether it be family law, divorce, child custody, parental visitation, adoption, or criminal defense. If you have a legal need for a family law or criminal law attorney contact the Schneider Law Firm, PC to hire an attorney that focuses on the area of law that you need.

I was born and raised right here in Amarillo. I graduated with honors from WTAMU in 1997 with a B.A. in political science. I was then offered a full academic scholarship to attend law school at Texas Tech where I excelled in the advocacy programs. I graduated from Texas Tech School of Law in 2000 and that summer I took and passed the State Bar Exam. In 2001 I opened my own law firm in Lubbock, Texas, focusing on family law and personal injury. I have tried cases from El Paso to Nacogdoches, and everywhere in...

Since 1978, J. Roland Jeter has offered representation and counsel for a wide range of legal matters. He has been practicing law for nearly four decades, qualifying him to take on even the most complex cases. His firm offers personalized counsel for elder law, estate planning, criminal defense, and family law issues. Attorney Jeter is a former prosecutor and judge, giving him incredibly unique experience to apply towards his clients’ cases. He has been given an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, been named Best Attorney in Irving (2013), and navigated thousands of cases over the years. Serving clients throughout Irving...

Attorney Lal Varghese, is admitted to practice as an attorney in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas, and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas since 1992. He is still licensed in Kerala, India to practice in any court. He has been practicing as an attorney for the past 31 years, out of which he is been practicing immigration law for the last 17 years in Dallas, Texas. Attorney Lal Varghese is a member of several legal and professional associations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), National Asian...

When you walk into the Law Offices of Andrew Preece in San Antonio, Texas, you can be confident in knowing that your legal issues will be handled with great care and attention to detail. It’s not every day that you will find a criminal defense attorney, who has the dedication and knowledge to defend you every step of the way, to ensure your rights and freedoms are fully protected. No matter what crime you may have been charged with or arrested for, as your attorney, I will make every effort to achieve the results you desire. As a member of the...