Montague County Family Lawyers

I was born and raised in Northeast Texas and after graduating from East Texas State University in 1996, I worked as a paralegal for Foley & Coley until December of 2000 when I relocated to Houston to attend South Texas College of Law. While in law school, I worked full time for Crain, Caton & James, a large law firm in downtown Houston. In December of 2005, I graduated from South Texas College of Law and passed the Texas Bar in February 2006. I was licensed to practice law by May of 2006. I had a successfully practice in...

Siomara ("Sio") Ramirez Pitre is an experienced litigator with several years of experience both in the courtroom and in negotiating good and fair settlements for her clients. Sio grew up in California, and attended college there. She attended law school in Houston, and is proud to call the Houston area home. Sio handles all types of family law, including child support, modifications of support and visitation, and adoption. She is also a trained Texas Family Law Mediator. Sio is fluent in Spanish.

Kaylee Rush grew up in rural east Texas and attended undergraduate university at the University of Texas at Arlington before settling in Houston, where she attended law school at South Texas College of Law Houston. While in law school, Kaylee earned multiple academic honors including the Dean's Merit scholarship and several CALI awards and participated in the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics. Kaylee also completed a 2-year state district family court clerkship as a law student. Prior to law school, Kaylee discovered her passion for serving her community as a reporter for a small local newspaper, finding that the media we...

I left my native texas to study economics at Purdue University and graduated in 2010 with honors. After college, I attended Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and graduated in February 2014. In law school, I competed in the National Health Care Law Moot Court competition and successfully made break out of 30 teams across the country. I also competed on the Transactional Law Meet team. Both of these competitions sharpened my advocacy skills I continue to use in my practice. During my first summer of law school, I interned with the Honorable Judge McFarland in the 133rd...

I represent clients in Criminal Law and Family Law matters in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas and throughout Texas. I defend in DWI, Criminal Defense, and Appeals. Additionally, I represent clients in family law proceedings such as Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, and CPS cases. I have extensive experience representing clients in parole revocation hearings as well. Feel free to call my office to schedule a consultation or make an appointment. Yo hablo Espanol. Se usted necesita un abogado, yo puedo ayudar. Eu falo Portugues. Si voce precisa um avogado, eu posso ajudar.

I opened my law practice in the Austin area in 2008, shortly after moving from Chicago. My practice focuses on family law. My varied background helps me to listen to, educate and advise clients beginning with the initial consultation. I help my clients work through difficult issues to devise solutions and advocate for plans that are in the client’s best interests. I maintain an edge for my clients through continuing legal education. I am an alumnus of the University of Illinois and graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law with honors. I come to law with a background in...

Morgan Bourque is the founding attorney of Morgan Bourque Attorney at Law. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Samford University’s Cumberland School of law and South Texas College of Law.
Morgan has spent time as a prosecutor the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and worked for the Department of Justice, United State’s Attorney’s Office, and Southern District of Texas. Since starting his own firm with his father Gerald Bourque, he has helped thousands of clients facing criminal, family law, and personal injury matters in The Woodlands...

Jonathan Tanaka is an attorney at the Law Office of Jonathan Tanaka, PLLC where his practice primarily consists of representing clients in family law matters in Bell, Williamson, Coryell, and surrounding counties. Jonathan grew up in Washington State and met his wife here in Texas where he currently resides. When he is not working, he enjoys a good game of soccer or volleyball, exploring the outdoors, and photography. He graduated from Liberty University School of Law. During law school, he competed on the Moot Court team. Jonathan has been recognized on the 2023 Texas Rising Stars list compiled by Super...

Protect yourself and your family with over 40 years of experience in and out of the courtroom. At Steven R. Guy & Associates PLLC, you will get a team dedicated to listening to your needs and achieving your goals. From family law to personal injury law and estate planning, our team is here to help. Steven R. Guy is board-certified in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has also been recognized as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Additionally, Martindale-Hubbell has rated him AV for preeminent legal...

Novert Morales is the founding partner of Morales Law Office, Attorneys at Law, PLLC.. formally Morales & Navarrete, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. Morales Law Office has law offices in Austin, Midland, and Georgetown, Texas.

Novert Morales practices primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and in Federal Court. Novert Morales is the past Chair of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a former Director with the Texas Young Lawyer Association and a former member of the Bar Leadership Committee and the Hispanic Issue Section of the...

Katy M. Lovett has been practicing family law generally since 2013 and quite happily solely in Williamson County, Texas and Travis County, Texas since 2015. Katy’s main family law practice involves divorces (both high-conflict and uncontested), property characterization in divorces, original custody cases, custody order modifications, enforcements, custody issues and disputes, child support, spousal support, adoptions, and grandparents’ rights. Katy has found meaning and purpose through practicing family law. Katy’s first and foremost goal in her family law practice is to try to help her clients navigate through what is typically one of the most stressful and turbulent times of their...

Attorney Janet McCullar is a highly experienced Austin divorce attorney. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998, she has the expert knowledge needed to resolve even the most complex divorce matters. We at the Law Office of Janet McCullar, P.C. are proud to be led by an attorney of her caliber. With a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, which is a perfect score, she has a reputation for going above and beyond to exceed the expectations of the men and women she represents. Her efforts to provide high-quality services have not gone unnoticed. She...

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...

Kris Algert is one of the most experienced Collaborative Family Lawyers in Austin and has been named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Law in the Austin area in 2013, 2016, 2018, and 2020. She is a Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional by Collaborative Divorce Texas, is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is known for her constructive and respectful problem-solving approach to helping clients move forward with confidence after divorce.

Jim Dunnam is a Board Certified Specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Family Law. Jim was born and has spent his entire life in Waco. He graduated from Baylor University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and from Baylor Law School in 1987 with a Juris Doctor degree. Since being licensed to practice law in 1988, Jim has worked as a member of Dunnam & Dunnam, where he is a partner. Jim was named Young Lawyer of the Year by Baylor University in 2001. Among other positions, Jim has served on...

Cindy Diggs has practiced law for over 25 years in Houston and the surrounding areas. She is a specialist in all types of family law and divorce cases. Ms. Diggs earned her juris doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law in 1984, where she was an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review and a member of the Order of the Barristers. She also represented the university as a member of its National Moot Court Team and National Mock Trial Team. In addition, Cindy is a founding member and served on the Advisory Board of the Houston Urban...

Kevin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School where he was elected into the prestigious Order of the Coif. After law school, Kevin worked for the law firm of Latham & Watkins in their Midtown Manhattan offices, where he was trained by some of the best lawyers in the world in the fields of complex commercial litigation and negotiation. Kevin founded the Law Office of Oprea & Weber in 2014 with his law partner, and spouse, Karen Oprea. Kevin’s practice is focused on family law, including premarital and postmarital agreements, collaborative divorce, mediated divorce, divorces...

James S. Bettersworth, who hails from Texas, completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Lutheran University and earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's Law School in 1997. Upon graduating from St. Mary's, he was granted his license to practice law in Texas on June 4th, 1998. Additionally, Mr. Bettersworth is licensed to practice in the Federal Courts of the Western District of Texas as well as hold a license enabling him to practice within the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals based in New Orleans. He is an active member of both the Texas Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association for...

In 2005, Jeffrey Peek focused his work to Immigration and Criminal Defense. He was the first attorney in Austin, to practice both Criminal Law and Immigration Law.

Experienced and recognized Austin attorney James (“Jimmy”) Evans has practiced law since 1995, and since 2010 has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. At his law firm, Evans Family Law Group, Jimmy handles a full range of family law cases, including divorce, agreed and uncontested divorce, divorce and custody litigation, child custody, child support, adoption, mediation and collaborative law, and grandparents’ rights (to name a few). For Jimmy, the preparation, pains, and persistence that each case demands of him is small when compared to the reward: a legal outcome that, with a minimum...

Matt Hawkins was born in Amarillo, Texas and raised in Pampa, Texas. Matt attended Texas Tech University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition. After working in the legal field for a personal injury attorney, Matt attended Texas Southern University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and obtained his J.D. in 2002. Matt found employment in the legal field for two years before partnering with Raymond Shackelford, III to form Shackelford, Hawkins & Associates, P.C.

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Corey founded The Ferguson Law Firm in 2002. While in law school, he clerked at a prestigious Houston law firm, as well as for the Hon. K. Michael Mayes in the 410th District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. After graduating early and at the top of his law school class, he worked as a trial attorney at the Houston law firm of Lapin & Landa, L.L.P. He has also served in the civil litigation division of the Montgomery County Attorney's Office as an assistant county attorney. He has successfully tried and arbitrated many cases on behalf of individuals, corporations,...

Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Immigration Attorneys for Conroe, The Woodlands, and surrounding Houston areas.

The firm of Duckworth & Ray, L.L.P. is on your side. We have been standing up for the rights of people charged with crimes in Montgomery County, Texas, and surrounding counties since 1998.

We will fight to protect your freedom and your good name. We have experience in handling all types of criminal cases and our results have earned us a good reputation with our clients, prosecutors, courts, and other defense attorneys.

I am an attorney with a focus on family law and criminal defense. I am deeply committed to advocating for my clients in challenging and emotionally charged situations, bringing a compassionate yet strategic approach to every case. In the realm of family law, I assist clients with issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence. Whether it involves negotiating settlements or representing clients in court, I am dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of families, always prioritizing the best interests of children and promoting positive outcomes for my clients. In the area of criminal defense, I defend...

Katherine "Kate" Bihm, previously known as Katherine Shipman, emerged as a prominent figure in Montgomery County's legal scene during her candidacy for the judge of the 9th District Court in the 2016 Republican primary. She practiced law under her maiden name until her run for office, where she became popularly known by the catchphrase, "Vote for Bihm, not for him." To accommodate the growth of her firm and to simplify how clients and supporters could connect with her, her practice was renamed from Katherine Shipman, PLLC, to The Bihm Firm, PLLC, in September 2016. Kate's career foundation was solidly built during...

Jeffrey is a third generation trial lawyer who brings diverse experiences and a unique perspective to complex legal issues. He leads Cofer & Connelly’s civil litigation practice with a focus on Family Law and Personal Injury cases.  Jeffrey begins each case with amicable diplomacy, but understands the litmus test of a great lawyer is trial skill – no settlement, dismissal, or successful case resolution is possible unless the other side knows you are prepared to take a case to trial, and win it.  With this understanding in mind, Jeffrey has successfully tried cases to a jury in multiple states,...

Attorney Jermecia A. Beachem is dedicated to the practice of law and representing her clients. At Beachem Law Firm, P.C., we represent clients with family law matters including contested divorces, uncontested divorces, enforcement of child support, child support modifications, child custody matters, CPS cases, paternity matters, termination of parental rights, enforcement of visitation, modification of visitation, Grandparents' Rights; probate matters including Wills, probate of Wills, contested probate matters, heirship proceedings without Wills, Muniment of Title matters; civil matters including civil litigation, contract review, demand letters, and contract disputes. The primary focus at Beachem Law Firm, P.C. is to...

Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996 and passed the Bar in 1997. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets. Kim started her own law firm in...

I have served 4 years as a field artillery cannoneer in the United States Marine Corps and another 4 years in the militias of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina. I am a family law and bankruptcy attorney who practices family law in Harris and Fort Bend County, Texas. Bankruptcy cases (Chapter 13 and Chapter 7) are filed in the Houston or Galveston divisions of the Southern Division of Texas, for residents of the following counties, Austin, Brazos, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Madison, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, Wharton, Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, and Matagorda....

Melissa A. Aldape has been an attorney with Laura Dale and Associates, P.C. since 2019. She is a bilingual attorney, fluent in both English and Spanish, focusing her practice on helping individuals with family related matters. Melissa is licensed to practice law in Texas and is experienced in handling high conflict custody cases as well as property division in highly contested divorces.

Melissa graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Business Administration in 2011. She obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2014 where she was the Secretary...

Marjorie A. Maxwell is a dedicated family law attorney with Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. She focuses her practice on helping clients with family related matters and has extensive experience helping clients with cases, involving child custody disputes with a primary focus on complex marital property characterization and valuation issues. Marjorie graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2000. She later attended South Texas College of Law and earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 2007. While in law school, she worked for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, interning under the Family...

Ashley V. Tomlinson is an experienced attorney with Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. She focuses her practice on helping clients with their family related matters. With over ten years of legal experience, Ashley has helped many families with all aspects of family law, including cases involving child abduction under the Hague Convention. Ashley graduated magna cum laude from Hollins University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French. She earned a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University in New Orleans where she was the Senior Articles Editor for Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law, one of the...

Since May of 1984, I have been helping people in trouble with criminal law problems, DUI/DWI problems, and family law problems. I am licensed in State and Federal Court, and by the U.S. Supreme Court. I will see a person with a problem in any one of these areas, usually, on the same day as I am contacted. My fees are charged based on the seriousness of the problem, what needs to be done, and taking into account the person's ability to pay. My consultations are free, with no obligation, and will take as much...

C.Y.Lee Legal Group, PLLC, has over a decade of experience and loves to serve this great city of HOUSTON and our STRONG citizens. We have built a reputation for being able to communicate and be there for our clients, as well as providing our clients with prompt answers and more than adequate representation. It would be our pleasure and honor to assist in any way we can.

Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell; Houston Magazine's Top Family Lawyers; National Academy of Family Lawyers - Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award 2014; Board Certified in Family Law and in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Tina is passionate about advocacy. Her approach to family law matters is responsive, straightforward and client-focused. Tina possesses all the sincere language, confidence, and zeal you would expect from a litigator raised in a strong Italian family. She deploys these traits at maximum effect. Clients love Tina because she is confident and efficient. She is a family law litigator with an impressive range of experience and knowledge. Tina’s interest in family law and advocacy began during her studies at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where she received a Master of Science degree in education. This master’s program focused on educational policy...

Let the professionals at The Filis Law Firm work with you to properly plan for the life events of a loved one with a disability. Owner, Leona E. Filis, is an attorney, licensed in Texas in 2002, who is also a mother of a child diagnosed with autism. "After receiving the confirmation that my son is on the Autism Spectrum, I made many new friends with other parents of children with disabilities. Over the years we had many conversations, and I naturally focused on legal topics. It become more and more apparent that many legal documents and court filings of...

Heather M. Bachman is a Board-Certified Family Law attorney committed to resolving family issues through collaboration and mediation. Guided by the principle that family relationships should be preserved and protected during crises, Heather prioritizes out-of-court settlements, using the courtroom as a last resort. Her extensive experience includes divorce, child support, visitation rights, enforcement of visitation and child support, collaborative law, and mediation. With a compassionate approach and thorough understanding of the law, Heather offers clients expert legal advice aimed at educating them about legal procedures, exploring solutions, encouraging settlements, maintaining reasonable fees, and protecting their rights when litigation becomes necessary. Her...

Kristal Thomson is recognized for her knowledge in high-stakes divorce cases involving substantial estates and complex child custody matters. With over 20 years of experience, she provides strategic counsel to high-net-worth individuals navigating challenging legal and financial transitions. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Kristal handles complex and nuanced property issues such as trust income, gift laws, reimbursement claims, and above-guideline child support. Whether through strategic negotiation, Collaborative Divorce, or litigation, she tailors her approach to protect clients’ interests, secure their futures, and minimize unnecessary conflict.

Facing a divorce or family law issue can be daunting, filled with uncertainty about the future. The emotional and legal complexities can often leave you unsure of where to start. In these times, having compassionate and experienced legal support can provide much-needed clarity. I am Lindsey McGuire, a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney based in our Houston, Texas family law office. I am committed to guiding clients through these challenging times and represent individuals throughout Harris County and the surrounding areas. I earned my Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Before attending law school, I completed my...