Orangefield Family Lawyers

Mike began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office representing the State of Texas in the prosecution of Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases. He learned to prepare cases for trial and go to trial on a wide variety of criminal matters. Mike was then recruited by a leading employment law firm, Aaron Pena & Associates in the Rio Grande Valley representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. During his tenor at Aaron Pena & Associates he learned the civil aspect of litigation. Mike handled cases from the inception of...

Uzo J. Mokolo is the founder and principal attorney at Mokolo Law Firm, PLLC in Houston Texas. Uzo Mokolo has had over a decade of experience in the area of family and immigration law. Uzo Mokolo has proudly served clients in Houston, the United States, and globally for over 10 years. Uzo Mokolo received a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Asian Studies at the University of Houston. Uzo Mokolo received her Juris Doctorate degree from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. While in law school, she served as a Student Attorney in the Fair Housing Clinic,...

Judy is Board Certified in Family Law, a distinction that is earned by fewer than 1% of all attorneys who practice family law. Judy's primary cases involve divorce, child custody, grandparents' rights, interstate cases (including custody and visitation), modification of current orders (including child support, primary custody, and visitation rights).

KC Ashmore is a dedicated attorney and proud United States Coast Guard veteran who served in Search and Rescue from 1992 to 1996, embodying the motto "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready). Residing in Rockwall, Texas with his wife and children, KC balances family life with his legal career. When not practicing law, he enjoys quality time with family, outdoor activities, and motorcycle rides. KC's commitment to service extends throughout his community involvement. He actively participates in Habitat for Humanity building projects, serves on the Rockwall Bar Association's Board of Directors, and previously chaired the Dallas Bar Association's Home Project benefiting Dallas Area Habitat...

I have practiced family law, including divorces, custody, and adoptions for 24 years. I practice in Hunt County.

I have twenty-seven years of practice in litigation in various areas of the law including business, family and divorce, probate, real estate and creditor's rights. I also handle transactional matters including small estate drafting, real estate and contracts. I am the attorney for the Seguin Economic Development Corporation, handling all economic development matters for the City of Seguin. I was the Seguin City Attorney for 9 years.

I have a B.A. in History from UT Austin, a J.D. from the University of Houston and a Masters of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT Austin. I have...

Chris Harris was born in El Paso, Texas, but moved to the central Texas area as a young child and has lived here since. While being homeschooled, Chris was able to pursue specific interests in law classes. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. During his time at Howard Payne he won numerous awards individually and as a partnership in Moot Court competitions held at various Texas law schools. Chris graduated with a degree in political science with a pre-law focus. Having visited Baylor School of Law during Moot...

Aishah McCoy, a dedicated attorney, is driven by her belief that clients deserve personalized counsel and expertise in every aspect of their case. With a focus on both in and out of court, she is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, whether it's navigating high conflict custody cases or developing generational legacy plans. Aishah's determination and unwavering dedication to her clients are evident in her practice. Aishah McCoy holds a Juris Doctorate certificate from Thurgood Marshall Law School. She also generously volunteers her time to organizations such as RAICES, Legal Line, and Volunteer Legal Services, offering legal assistance to low-income...

Jodi Lazar practices family law exclusively and represents clients in both the traditional litigation and collaborative law models, depending on the client’s needs.

Jodi is also an Adjunct Professor in the Advocacy Department at The University of Texas School of Law, where she teaches Intensive Trial Skills and works with the Interscholastic Mock Trial Program.

EDUCATION
The University of Texas School of Law, 1988
The University of Texas at Austin, 1985

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & HONORS
Member, State Bar of Texas (Family Law Section)
Member, Oregon State Bar
Member, American Bar Association (Family Law Section)
Member, Austin Bar Association (Family Law Section)
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas

COLLABORATIVE LAW...

I am a registered nurse as well as a licensed attorney. My practice areas include, Dallas, Rockwall, Collin, Kaufman, Hunt, Denton and Tarrant counties. I am a trained collaborative lawyer and belong to the Rockwall Collaborative Family Law Alliance, as well as Collaborative Law Institue of Texas. 95% of my practice is family law and 5% is representation of nurses before the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Jennifer, my legal assistant has been with me for over 12 years.

Audrey joined the firm, Noelke English Maples St. Leger in 2009 as an Associate, and quickly became a Partner in January, 2010. With her background in divorce, family law and family law litigation, Audrey brings broad family issues resolution knowledge and particular knowledge in family violence to her clients. After graduating from College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts with a double major in Spanish and History, Audrey came to Texas for law school at Baylor. Having established many relationships in Texas convinced her to practice law in Austin. Following a very rewarding time with...

Career exclusively devoted to divorce and custody matters. Extensive trial experience; over 25 years of experience as a first chair litigator in family law matters. Specializing in divorce involving complex estates and intellectual property issues.

Born and raised in Texas, J. started practicing law handling multiple different areas of law including family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. J.’s past experiences coupled with his work ethic give him a greater understanding of the issues that arise in family law cases. Today J. deals with the following family law matters: Divorce and Legal Separation Child Custody/Modifications Child Support Domestic Violence Issues (civil) Establishing Paternity Same-Sex Divorce and LGBT+ Family Matters Common Law Marriage In his spare time, J. enjoys playing board/video games with friends, traveling the country, and exploring Austin’s ever-growing entertainment scene with his dog, Micki.

Tim was licensed as an attorney in 1990. He has been practicing almost exclusively as a family law attorney for most of this time. Tim became a Board Certified Family Law Attorney in 2005, which means that he has devoted a substantial amount of his practice to family law, engaging in contested trials of cases involving matters such as divorce, property division, child custody, child support, adoption, and paternity. Although Tim is an experienced litigator, and will continue to help people in court, he knows from experience, that people are better served both emotionally and financially, if they can resolve...

Since graduating from The University of Texas School of Law, Sam has helped guide Austin-area families through divorce and child custody cases, along with handling estate planning, probate, entity formation, general civil litigation, and consumer bankruptcy cases. Though Sam has since chosen to focus his practice exclusively on family law-- representing clients in litigated matters and also through the collaborative law process-- Sam brings a breadth of legal experience to his practice that gives him keen insight in crafting creative, functional, and cost-effective solutions to the dynamic issues of family law.

Alex graduated from the University of Concordia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and she earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University of Law.
Alex chooses to practice family law because of her strong desire to help navigate clients through one of the most difficult and important times in their family’s lives. She recognizes that every family law case is unique to the individual involved, and her intention is always to advise clients on the distinctive facts of their case while keeping the client's individual goals as well as the best interest of the children at...

Board certified in civil trial law, appellate law, and family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Scott Nelson attended college at the University of Maryland where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Prior to becoming a family law attorney, Scott opened and grew a prosperous landscaping company. When he first bought it, he did $90,000 in sales. Before selling his company, he did $550,000 in sales. In just under five years of owning his company, he saw a 500% increase in sales. Owning and running his own company gave him experience in the issues that affect business owners and employees. Ultimately, Scott went on to sell the business and transition to real estate. Scott’s real-world...

Alexander “Alex” Beltaifa is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, working out of the firm’s San Antonio office. He joined the firm on June 16, 2025, and focuses his practice on family law. A dedicated and compassionate advocate, Alex brings a unique background in both education and law to his role. Originally from San Antonio, Alex was raised in the Tampa Bay area of Florida before returning to Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2011 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s...

Former Robstown Municipal Court Judge, City Attorney and Councilman. Presently City Attorney in Sinton, Texas. General practice in Nueces County, San Patricio County, Jim Wells County and Kleberg County.

We protect families and preserve assets by providing legal services in the areas of family law. Crista M Branch has 19 years of legal experience and have focused specifically on family law for 15 years. The firm handles divorces, custody, child support modifications, termination and adoptions, pre and post-nuptials and grandparent rights cases.

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

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...

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.