Knox County Family Lawyers

I am a board certified family law attorney practicing in Austin, Texas. I have been licensed and practicing in Austin since 1994 and I have been board certified in family law since 2000. My firm has 3 associate attorneys, all working toward board certification, but also practicing exclusively family law, and I have 3 paralegals, all board certified in family law, with an average career of over 25 years. We pride ourselves in helping our clients navigate this difficult time in their lives and to work toward unique solutions for their unique families. We have all...

Attorney Natalie Nga Le:
A hallmark of a good attorney is determination. Our Houston attorneys at Le Law Group all possess a great deal of drive, both personally and professionally. Chiefly, each of them are driven to achieve the best results for their clients, providing for their needs legally, financially, and emotionally. That drive is a defining trait of the work we do at our firm.
However, that drive often appears in other ways. For Attorney Natalie Le, her drive became obvious early on. She graduated with her Bachelor’s from the Denver University in only 3 years, moving on...

With over 15 years of legal experience, Gratia goes to great lengths to ensure that every one of her clients, no matter the challenges they face, receives the compassion and respect they rightfully deserve. She is committed to personally guiding you through your legal journey, infusing it with her distinctive personal approach, empathy, and unwavering values. Gratia has assisted numerous clients in crafting their Trusts & Estate Plans, adeptly represented them in both uncontested and contested Probate cases, and provided invaluable support in matters such as Divorce, Paternity, Visitation, Child Support, and Adoption cases. Furthermore, Gratia boasts extensive experience as a...

"I became an attorney for the same reason I became a Marine. I wanted to help people and protect those that need protecting. I became a Family Law Attorney because I realized that there was a need for family lawyers that truly know what they're doing and truly care about the clients. I have dedicated myself, since the day I decided to go to law school, to becoming the best educated, most knowledgable, and most technically proficient attorney that I can be. I have built a firm based upon this approach with a goal of providing the best...

Attorney David Nguyen received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Houston. During his undergraduate studies, Attorney Nguyen developed a passion for minority-related issues when he enrolled in a course in African American studies. This course allowed Attorney Nguyen to explore the historical, cultural, political, economic, and social development [or lack thereof] of minorities in the United States.

After completing his undergraduate studies, Attorney Nguyen attended Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, which has been ranked number one in achieving diversification in its student body.

Attorney Nguyen has worked as an Attorney for private law firms and...

Jonathan represents business owners, professionals, and parents who want to resolve complex family law matters in the least destructive manner possible. Whether in the courtroom or through out-of-court settlement, Jonathan has proven strength with cases involving complicated property and challenging real estate investments, contested custody disputes and modifications, and pre-marital and post-marital agreements.

My firm proudly helps people throughout East Texas with various types of legal matters. Our attorneys handle:

Personal Injury, Car Accidents, and Trucking Accidents

Family Law, Custody, and Divorce

Mediation and Arbitration

We offer flexible fees and reasonable cost legal services.

Texas Immigration & Estate Planning Attorney Lisa McBee works compassionately to advance social justice, fairness, and integrity and has practiced immigration law for over 16 years. “Reliability, efficiency, responsiveness, and consistency” predominate in Lisa’s representation of clients. Lisa‘s practice of law has recently expanded into new legal areas, including estate planning and business entity formation — although her passion remains focused on serving clients in the field of immigration law, including both employment-based and family-based. Admitted to the bar in Missouri and Texas, Lisa is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), the TX chapter of AILA, the MO/KS chapter...

Daniel Bacalis is a Certified Family Law Specialist that founded his firm almost 40 years ago. Since 1981, he has helped numerous families with their divorces, family law, and estate planning matters. His practice focuses on providing committed efforts through negotiation and mediation techniques in order to achieve a positive solution for his clients. To setup your FREE consultation with the Experienced Texas Family Law Attorney, visit online or call 817-498-4105 (Hurst) / 409-392-1511 (Galveston).

Tom is an experienced trial lawyer with 30 years of family law experience. He has been named Best Lawyers© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers, named “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law,” by D Magazine, and a “Top 100 Lawyer in Texas,” by Thomson Reuters. Tom brings specialized expertise to complex divorces, including complex compensation structures, property division, dealing with private business interests, separate property claims, business valuation, and child custody.

Ryan Hardy is a dedicated and experienced advocate for his clients. Selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine, Ryan is devoted to helping folks in need of solid legal representation. Ryan and his team have successfully handled thousands of cases in and around Tarrant County. They believe every client deserves skilled and tailored representation. Ryan and his team are focused on your future.

Ryan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Government/Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he...

I believe that my clients and their families deserve a lawyer who listens closely, asks the right questions, and works tirelessly to exceed expectations. The high road is the best place to respectfully resolve family law disputes; it is my privilege to guide clients who want to walk this path. My clients and I set realistic goals, and use restraint and good judgment. We focus on interests rather than positions, considering all the options before moving forward. We also utilize the collaborative process whenever possible, including in divorce, modification, and premarital agreements. It allows for customized co-parenting plans, transparent...

Innovative and versatile attorney highly effective at developing legal strategies with a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various areas of law, including: criminal defense in state and federal courts, expunctions, orders of non-disclosure, child protective services representation, elder protection, guardianship cases, wills and probate law.

EXPERIENCE: For nearly 13 years, I have focused on representing clients in a variety of complex cases involving immigration law, criminal defense and family law. I have successfully helped thousands of clients over the years with extremely difficult cases.

RESULTS DRIVEN: Our goal is always to get you the best result possible. We don't make guarantees of a particular outcome, but what we do guarantee is that we will aggressively pursue every legal avenue possible as we fight for you.

OUR DIFFERENCE: I take pride in every person that entrusts me with their legal matter. For that...

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE:

-Over 22 Years Experience as a Trial Lawyer in San Antonio, Texas
-Graduated in Top 10% of class at St. Mary’s School of Law
-Staff Writer and Editor of St. Mary’s Law Journal
-Author of Numerous Articles in publications such as St. Mary’s Law Review and San Antonio Lawyer Magazine
-Formerly worked at Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
-100's of hours of Continuing Legal Education in relevant Practice Areas
-10.0 Perfect Rating from AVVO.com Lawyer Rating Website

J. Shannon Cavers is a seasoned attorney at Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. in Houston, Texas. She focuses her practice on helping individuals and families with family law matters. Shannon graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. She then graduated at the top of her class from South Texas College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Throughout her legal career, Shannon has handled cases involving civil litigation and health care liability claims; however, her passion is in family law. She is a certified family law mediator through the...

Michael F. Pezzulli is a seasoned attorney with the experience and track record clients trust. He is a powerful advocate in court for clients facing high-conflict divorce, complex asset division, and every kind of civil trial matter. Pezzulli leverages deep knowledge of the law and decades of experience with judges and courts across Texas to fight for his clients. His passion for taking a strong case to court for a jury to decide, when settling would yield a fraction of its potential, has produced highly favorable results for many.

Pezzulli understands the emotional and financial toll of taking legal action...

Laura D. Heard has practiced law in San Antonio, Texas for her entire career, spanning more than 3 decades. She is known for her motto: "Justice Flows from Truth, Compassion, Wisdom & Persistence." She is a Family Law Mediator, Divorce Attorney, Wills and Probate Attorney. Laura is tenacious and experienced, and also a great listener. She has handled hundreds of cases in Bexar County and the surrounding counties. She can help with child custody cases, property division disputes, alimony, child support, adoptions, executing new Wills, creating trusts, and probate after death. Laura is a family law Mediator...

Multi-State Barred Attorney, Scott F. Lemanski began practicing law in the Corpus Christi area in 2005. Scott served as an assistant district attorney exlusively in County Court at Law No. 5, handlng all aspects of juvenile prosecutions. During his tenure with the district attorney's office, Scott handled certifications, pleas, bench trials, and jury trials, with an attention to hard work and a belief that his work was making a difference in the lives of victims, juveniles and the community. Scott is well educated in the legal requisites regarding guardianship law. All this experience has provided Scott with a firm foundation...

Rick Davis graduated from Texas A&M University class of ‘85 where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Texas A&M University, he was a member of the Fight'n Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets and, upon graduation, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. After becoming a qualified Infantry Officer, he served for ten years in the 49th Armored Division of the Texas Army National Guard as a qualified Armor Officer. Rick made Company Commander of an M-1 Tank Company while still a 1st Lieutenant.

While serving in the Texas Army National Guard,...

Turner Thornton is a highly-regarded North Texas family law attorney who leads Varghese Summersett Family Law Group. A skilled negotiator and experienced litigator, Turner has successfully guided hundreds of individuals and families through a very difficult in their lives. He is skilled in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody disputes, and property division.

Focusing on the future rather than the past results in better decisions, Lindley Bain believes and counsels divorcing clients to strive for healthy, attainable goals. Relying on her background as an M.B.A. in Finance, Lindley offers a constructive and financially-minded approach to complex and difficult family, property, and business issues. Lindley is Board Certified in Family Law. She practices both Collaborative and traditional litigation with both creativity and compassion to address both their financial and emotional divorce. Lindley received her Bachelor’s degree from Austin College and her Juris Doctor and M.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University. Lindley has been...

Matthew A. Skillern is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in divorce and family law. With 20 years of experience, he is the founder and managing attorney at Skillern Firm PLLC. Matthew is a strong and skilled family law attorney known for his success at trial . He enjoys highly contested divorce and child custody cases where his skills in strategy and effective performance in the courtroom set him apart. Matthew believes being an effective advocate requires aggressiveness tempered with reason, logic, and compassion. Recognizing that every client and case is different, Matthew advocates the...

Angel offers high-level experience in managing large asset cases, including complex property divisions. She is skilled in solving challenging financial and child custody issues, including divorces where the parties have interests in businesses, significant retirement, or investments to be divided, and where a customized possession schedule is needed to meet the family’s needs. Angel is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and was named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, 2022. She has also been recognized as a “Best Lawyer” in family law by U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2023.

Georgia Barker was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and has lived in Houston for most of her life. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. In her graduating class at UT Austin, there were 101 men and only 3 women. Ms. Barker earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tulsa, College of Law and was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. She was admitted to the Oklahoma State Bar and the following year admitted to the Texas State Bar. She is also admitted to practice in the United...

Jodi Soyars is an Aggressive, Board-Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer in San Antonio. She has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Criminal Law Attorneys, by Best DWI Attorney as one of the top 10 DWI Attorney's in San Antonio, and by the American Family Law Institute as one of the Top 10 Female Family Law Attorneys in San Antonio. While working to defend her client's freedom (& careers) in the criminal law courts, Jodi Soyars saw a need to help protect her client's rights to their children & property in the...

Hi, I'm Brian. I was born in Florida, the son a career Marine Corps officer. After living all over the world and graduating from high school in West Germany, I returned to Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1993 with a BBA. I then graduated from The University of Texas Law School in 1996. I've practiced exclusively family and divorce law since then. I was Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2003 and am remain so today. Me and my staff work hard for our clients and are 100...

Your family's well-being is my priority. As a board-certified family law specialist, trust my years of legal experience to handle your case with skill and compassion. Born and raised in Houston, I have strived to build a boutique litigation practice focused on contested custody matters and high net worth divorce cases, often with significant business interests and complex marital property characterization scenarios. There are about 112,000 lawyers licensed to practice law in Texas. I am one of only 798 in the entire state who have been recognized and certified as a specialist in the area of Family Law. And, after...

An experienced family lawyer and partner, Rob’s goal is to help individuals protect what they have built over their lifetime and avoid the destruction of business or personal assets in divorce. Rob is board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Director of the Austin Bar Association. Named in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, 2019 – 2023, Rob has an extensive litigation history and a seasoned track record. A tireless advocate for his clients, Rob excels in the complexities of high asset property division.

Kary has been practicing law, divorce and family law in particular, since 1998. Most of her career has been as a solo practitioner, so she has been able to work with clients one on one and personally oversee each and every case. Kary, in addition to being a zealous advocate for children and families in the court room, is an avid equestrian competitor competing in the sport of reining. Kary has officed in Weatherford, Texas since 2003, and currently practices out of The Law Offices of Kary L. Key.

Kamal Law Firm, PLLC is a General Practice Law Firm serving Houston and surrounding cities including but not limited to Sugarland, Humble, Spring, Kingwood, Wharton, Richmond, Rosenberg, and Woodlands. Kamal Law Firm has an emphasis on family law (divorces, custody, child support, adoptions, name changes), immigration, business formation, tax matters, and bankruptcy. We have two office locations one in SW Houston and a second in North Houston.

If I were to think of one word to describe myself, it would be “dedicated”. When I take a case, I pride myself on providing the best level of service that I can, and leaving no stone unturned in getting the best result possible for my client. I chose to practice primarily in the fields of family law and juvenile law because I have a genuine desire to help my community, and I feel that I can be an asset to anyone seeking representation in those areas. I put a strong emphasis on customer service: I return calls within...

As the former Judge of the 224th District Court, Bexar County, Texas, Judge Rene Diaz applies his 28+ years of civil litigation experience as well as his judicial experience and his training as a certified mediator/arbitrator to help guide cases to the best resolution possible. Judge Diaz has achieved a peer reviewed, AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating for ethical standards and legal ability. He actively handles mediations and arbitrations of a wide variety of cases, including commercial litigation, personal injury, employment law, and family law, including divorce, child custody and child support cases....

Education St. Mary’s School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D. – 2012 Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, B.A. – 2007 Awards/Recognitions 2021 Top Family Lawyer- Scene In S.A. Magazine 2021 Best Female Lawyer- Scene In SA Magazine 2020 San Antonio “Best Family Law Attorney” & “Arbitrator/Mediator” by Scene Magazine 2020 Best Litigation Attorneys in San Antonio by Expertise 2019 Stars of Texas Bar Award for Series of Articles- Substantive Law 2019 San Antonio Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Scene Magazine 2019 Best Litigation Attorneys in San Antonio by Expertise 2017 San Antonio Best Family Law Attorney by Scene Magazine (Under 5 years) 2017 Nominated by YMCA of Greater San Antonio for the...

Joshua Andor brings nearly fifteen years of seasoned expertise in both family law and criminal defense to the legal arena. His esteemed reputation in Collin County is built on his exemplary leadership, professional conduct, and a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary grasp of legal matters. An active and long-standing participant in the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Joshua has earned repeated accolades from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, marking his proficiency in family law, criminal law, and child welfare law. While proficient in mediation, Joshua is equally prepared to represent clients in the courtroom, boasting a strong track record of favorable...

Rosendo Parra III is the managing attorney at the Parra Law Firm, which is a full service law firm based in San Antonio. The firm proudly serves clients and their families throughout the state of Texas. Rosendo is dedicated to providing his clients with highest level of service at affordable rates. Through every stage of your matter, he will work tirelessly to protect and defend your rights with the utmost care. Contact him today for a free consultation!

Whether it’s a difficult divorce with a lot hanging in the balance, or a felony charge that can change a person’s life forever, Attorney Bobby Dale Barina has spent more than 20 years guiding and protecting clients during these types of cases. Bobby Barina’s commitment to excellence in client advocacy is well-known throughout the state of Texas. He understands the complexities of divorce and family law and has helped hundreds of clients successfully address life-changing issues involving civil and criminal matters. His impressive academic background has shaped his ability as a legal advocate. A graduate of the University of Texas, School of...

Bryan Joseph Fagan is an attorney specializing in family law, based in Houston, Texas. He is the owner of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, which is a divorce law firm that specializes in helping individuals navigate the complex legal processes of divorce and family law matters. Bryan Joseph Fagan was captivated by the legal world from a young age and has extensive experience in family law. He has developed an innovative, paperless, and efficient approach to family law, placing emphasis on high-end service. Bryan has extensive experience in drafting marital property agreements, such as pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He is...

John Schmude is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in family law. As a former Presiding Judge of the 247th Family District Court of Harris County, Texas, he disposed of more than 13,000 cases in every area of family law, including complex divorce cases, modifications, custody actions, adoptions, paternity suits and enforcements. While on the bench, he presided over more than 400 contested family law bench trials, numerous jury trials and thousands of hearings in every area of family law.

Prior to his election to the Bench, John Schmude served as the President of Schmude...

Jennifer Stanton Hargrave is an experienced family law trial attorney who is also skilled at helping clients construct creative settlement agreements. Jennifer knows that in family law, there are battles that need to be fought. However, she also knows that every divorce does not need to inevitably end in warfare, and that a non-adversarial approach can provide the best results for the whole family. Jennifer has been practicing law since 1995. She began her law career working for a litigation firm, and was then hired as in-house counsel to a corporation in the financial services industry. In 2006, she left...