O'Donnell Family Lawyers

Dan Kirby received his law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1991 and has been practicing law for 29 years. A veteran of many family law cases, he brings a seasoned perspective on many complex issues that families face, including in the areas of child custody, divorce, property dispute, and more. Mr. Kirby is also a Certified Mediator who is highly skilled at resolving cases efficiently and effectively. He is widely recognized as a dedicated advocate by his peers and clients and has a well-earned reputation for his ability to deliver exceptional counsel.

Lindsey Lewis, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in May of 2011, she returned home to earn her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law Houston in May 2014. Since that time, Lindsey has helped hundreds of clients navigate their family law matters. Lindsey understands that litigating a family law dispute is one of the most difficult experiences in a person's life. Lindsey works tirelessly to help reduce that stress and get the best resolution for her clients both in the courtroom and in their personal life.

I am passionate about personal injury and family law. A native Houstonian, I graduated from The University of Houston Law Center. Prior, I attended college at Emory University, graduating with a joint degree in English and Creative Writing and a minor in Theater.

During my time at the University of Houston Law Center, I was President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and chaired the Moore’s School of Music Gala. I was also honored and a speaker alongside actress Christine Baranski for the Human Rights Gala. I completed a summer clerkship at the Law Office of Dan Cogdell, a...

Carl Ritter is a senior attorney at Bryan Fagan, PLLC, representing clients in family law and estate planning matters. HIs focus areas are contested divorces, child custody disputes, guardianships, and contested wills. Carl doesn’t shy away from the cases involving parties with difficult pasts, or cases involving Child Protective Services (CPS). He is a fierce advocate for clients that are attempting to keep or regain custody of their children, and he also provides assistance to grandparents who are fighting for their grandchildren. He understands that the best interest of the child is always the most important factor in any case. Carl’s representation...

Over my eighteen years of practice, I have worked in all areas of business and commercial litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. This experience includes mass toxic tort litigation, products liability, admiralty, first-party and third-party insurance litigation, multi-million dollar commercial litigation disputes, personal injury suits and public law matters. My appellate practice includes representing plaintiffs and defendants throughout the Texas intermediate courts of appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, the Southern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

My representative experience includes attending to various commercial litigation matters; representing plaintiffs and defendants...

Chris A. Spofford is a Family Law Attorney in Houston who has been defending the rights of men, women and children in Texas Family Law matters for more than 30 years. Over that time, he has handled thousands of divorce and Family Law cases. He has distinguished himself during intense courtroom trials as well as innovating in alternatives to family law litigation, such as divorce mediation and collaborative family law.

Board Certification: Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1993; recertified, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013

Admitted to the Bar: 1986, Texas; 1998, U.S. District Court, Southern District of...

Family Law attorney. Mediator. Practice in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery County, Texas. Spanish-Speaking attorney.

My practice is focused on cases that require my individual attention, through analysis of my clients facts, and then using my skill, effort, strategy and wisdom to work with my client to obtain the best results.

I do not do a high volume of cases. Instead I like to work with my clients on a one on one basis so that I can help them in a difficult time in their life. I cannot do this is I and handling 10 cases in Court day, or am 3 weeks behind on returning client's phone calls.

Instead I work...

Joanne Nwaogu’s family law practice is rooted in child advocacy. Ensuring the safety and comfort of children involved in family disputes has been her priority for more than 12 years. Joanne focuses her practice in family law matters involving Child Protective Services (CPS). Her cases are often centered on finding safe environments where children can reside permanently, helping them escape abuse and violence while securing future stability at home. Before attending law school, Joanne worked at the Department of Family and Protective Services for three years in the Child Protective Services unit, advocating for abused children in CPS custody. Joanne assessed...

Sohaib is a divorce attorney practicing primarily in Fort Bend County, Texas and Harris County, Texas. Sohaib serves his clients by listening to their goals, developing a roadmap for reaching those goals, and equipping his clients with a fundamental understanding of how those goals can be accomplished. By doing this, his clients are better enabled to make informed decisions regarding the direction of their case, including decisions affecting their parental rights and property interests in their case. Sohaib firmly believes in fostering and maintaining a trusting relationship with his clients, and he understands that each client’s case is unique and requires...

I feel most comfortable in a courtroom advocating for my clients and arguing their cases. Years ago, one of my clients called me the "velvet hammer" and it's a nickname that has stuck. I try cases because I enjoy helping people, however, I am also a huge advocate of the mediation process and enjoy cominging up with creative solutions to help my clients reach an amicable resolution. My reputation for thorough preparation and effective advocacy enables my clients a range of options including disposition of the case in their favor through motion practice, settlement, trial, or even reaching...

Immigration Attorney Daniel F. Albert has over 15 years of experience in practicing law and has helped thousands of clients achieve their American dream of being a US resident or citizen. His practice extends to clients in all 50 states and overseas. Attorney Albert graduated from Tulane University with B.S. Eng. in Biomedical Engineering. He also possesses graduate degrees including an MBA and Masters in Real Estate Development. Attorney Albert received his Juris Doctor with honors from North Carolina Central University School of Law and his Master of Laws in Taxation from the prestigious Northwestern Pritzker...

I began practicing law in Lufkin, Texas in 1994. I represent clients in Social Security Disability / SSI claims, family and probate matters, and criminal defense. I primarily practice in Angelina, Nacogdoches, Houston, Trinity, and Polk Counties, but will occasionally travel to other areas, depending upon the needs of the client.

Cade is a lifelong resident of Bowie County, who was born and raised in New Boston. He earned his J.D. in May of 2015 from the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, and he earned his B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Arkansas in 2011.

His practice is focused on probate law, wills and trusts, divorce, child custody, Social Security Disability, real property issues, and business organization law.

He works in the law office of J Michael Brock, PLLC.

Reneka Hayes is a native Texan born in Austin, Tx. She attended Prairie View A&M University where she earned a bachelor’s degree In History. There she played the flute and piccolo for the marching storm band and graduated magna cum laude. Reneka graduated from the Thurgood Marshall school of law at Texas Southern University in 2010 and passed the bar in July of 2010. From then on, she has practiced family law and criminal law in her own practice. Reneka comes to the firm with family law experience and always does her best to defend her clients. When she is...

Except for the time it took to earn both undergraduate and law degrees from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, I have lived in Austin, Texas since the fourth grade. I’m proud to come from a long line of lawyers and public servants. I have spent over 20 years practicing Family Law, including divorce, complex property division, child custody, child support, collaborative law, adoptions, pre and post-nuptial agreements, family violence (Protective Orders), and virtually every aspect of the law affecting families. Since 2006, I have been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization....

Attorney Will Underwood is an attorney who prioritizes his clients’ needs in every case they bring to him. He is relentless like a bulldog and has even made cops cry on the stand before. However, he is compassionate with each of his clients and seeks to do everything he can in their service. At Underwood & Associates, everything is about the clients, not the firm. Attorney Underwood is always seeking to find an edge in his clients’ cases and aims to strategize innovative approaches to every situation his clients face. In fact, he is currently working on becoming a forensic...

Attorney John H. Nix - Sherman TX The Law Office of John H. Nix is a bilingual criminal and civil law firm in Sherman, TX. We offer comprehensive representation for all North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Clients benefit from our top-notch team of professionals, as well as the luxury of having their case analyzed and represented by a former Criminal District Attorney and Assistant General Counsel for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Law Office of John H. Nix Service Areas - Family Law Attorney: Divorce and custody, child support, adoption, prenuptial agreements - Personal Injury Attorney: Serious car accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death -...

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics, Baylor University
Juris Doctor, Baylor University School of Law
Clerked with the Dallas Probate Court under the Honorable Judge Nikki DeShazo. Served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) following children through the termination of their parents' rights.
Worked with Arlington elder law attorney Charles Kennedy on probate, guardianship, and bankruptcy matters. Worked as an Attorney Advisor to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, closing loans for homeowners and businesses in the wake of the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Prior to law school, spent 5 years as a web and database programmer for companies including...

Taylor Mohr distinguishes herself by offering effective, affordable, and compassionate legal services. Her practice focuses on family law in Williamson and Travis counties. She is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.

Taylor graduated from the Baylor Law School. She attended this prestigious university with a full-tuition scholarship. As a law student, she balanced her studies with a variety of extracurricular work, serving as Secretary and Executive Vice-President for the Student Bar Association and working as an editing assistant for professor Gerald Powell, director of...

Legendary trial lawyer Joe Jamail once said, "If you are not emotionally involved, your clients are not getting your best effort." That statement rings true to me, and I take the representation of my clients very seriously. If I take you on as a client, you can rest assured that I will work hard to protect your rights and get you the best possible outcome.

Michael Caolo Jr. was educated at the University of Notre Dame with a major in Political Science and a minor in Soviet Foreign Relations. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Letters Degree. Michael Caolo Jr. was on the Dean’s Academic List and was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, the Texas Club and was active in student government. After being awarded an academic scholarship and attending the University of Notre Dame Law School for one year, he transferred to the University of Texas School of Law in Austin and received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence...

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My name is Andrés E. Martinez. I am a South Texas native, licensed to practice in the great State of Texas. I have a BBA in Finance and Management from Texas A&M University, an MBA from UT-Pan American, and a JD from Texas A&M University. My law practice includes Family Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate, as well as, Immigration. I practice primarily in the DFW metroplex for state law-related cases; however, for Immigration, I have clients from all over the world.

I am fluent in both English...

Born New York, N.Y., April 14, 1951 admitted to Bar: 1982, Texas; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Paris Junior College, Paris, Texas (A.A. 1971); Trinity University (B.A., cum laude, 1973; M.F.A., 1976); Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1982). Adjunct Professor, Business Law, University of North Texas, 1992-1993. Lecturer, Lewisville Library Law Lectures, 1984-1986. Member, College of the State Bar of Texas, 1989-1998. Diplomate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Associate, Durand & Associates, P.C., 1990-2015. Sole Practitioner, 1986-1990....

Born just south of Dallas, and true to his Texas roots, Andrew M. Lloyd fights proudly for families and justice. He exemplifies the attitude contained in the phrase - Don’t mess with Texas! He doesn’t let people mess with his clients, either. Big government and belligerent litigators threaten his clients’ lives, so he defends them. He’s a negotiator by birth and an attorney by trade, whose ultimate prowess and skill lie in the courtroom. He’s tenacious, witty, intelligent, and scrappy. With a nickname like “Texas Spanker,” what else would you expect? A...

Proudly serving the residents of Bell, Coryell, and Williamson Counties, including all Servicemembers and their dependents on Fort Hood. I am well-versed in criminal defense and military and family law matters. I am licensed to practice in: Texas State Courts, US District Courts, ?Military Courts. I earned my Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 2000. I joined the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps in 2002 to combine my passion for the law and contribute to the war on terror. In 2010 I left active duty and joined...

From complex million-dollar estates and complex custody cases to simple property division and agreed upon shared custody arrangements, Michael Youngberg has helped all kinds of clients achieve their goals. Mike’s practice includes divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of existing orders, enforcements, division of property, characterization of property, spousal maintenance, temporary restraining orders, and protective orders.

Mike understands the emotional and financial toll that a family law case can take on a person, so he lightens that burden for his clients through pragmatic and compassionate representation. Mike concentrates his efforts on prosecuting his client’s interests as well as the children’s interests...

In 2009, Drew Christman founded a law firm where he practiced law with his partners for nine years. In 2018, he parted ways with his then partners and formed Christman | Daniell Attorneys, where he continues to provide clients with outstanding legal representation in a variety of practice areas. He was voted “Best Business Attorney” in Denton County in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, and the firm has received similar accolades in Family and Business Law in the years since. Christman | Daniell Attorneys offers legal services in the practice areas of Business/Corporate, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Probate, Real Estate,...

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,...

Joshua is a graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law. He came to Central Texas after successfully running his own firm in Dallas. He and his family decided to make the trek to Central Texas to escape the hubbub of the big city and have fallen in love with the hill country. Joshua recently left one of the top-filing bankruptcy firms in the area, where he filed the majority of the chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies. He believes that clients deserve to be treated with respect and finds it fulfilling to help guide people out of...

Welcome to Nwokoye Law Firm. My name is Violet Nwokoye — I am an attorney, licensed psychotherapist, and a dedicated advocate for individuals, families, and small businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With over 22 years of experience in the legal field and a profound understanding of the personal aspects of each case, I am here to assist you in overcoming life’s challenges with clarity, care, and confidence. I understand that contacting a lawyer often occurs during times of stress. That’s why my approach is to listen first. I make it a priority to grasp not only the legal intricacies of...

Erin R. Clegg joined McCathern in 2017 as part of the Family Law division and offices at the firm's Frisco, Texas office. Erin has extensive litigation experience in family law from working on cases involving divorce, custody, child support, modifications, enforcements, domestic violence, and cases involving Child Protective Services. She also has experience as a mediator for family law cases, helping parties reach creative and unique results that might not otherwise be available through the Court system.

Erin is a member of various organizations, including the Texas Young Lawyers Association (serving on the Board of Directors as a Director of District...

With over twenty-eight years of experience, Jennifer Ramos joined the Bouschor legal team with a focus on Family Law & Probate Law. A graduate of Baylor School of Law, Jennifer is fluent in Spanish and offers a diverse experience and unique skill set in order to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Jennifer began her legal career with Legal Aid of West Texas (Fort Worth) and then served as Managing Attorney at the Denton branch of Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. Jennifer launched her private practice in 2012. The servant heart of her own parents is a driving influence...