Rice Family Lawyers

Roya was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and returned to her hometown after several years of practicing family law in Austin, Texas. While in law school at the University of Texas, Roya focused her studies on domestic violence and international human rights law. There, she gained a passion for empowering people and concentrated her work on matters regarding international family law. Roya was then awarded the 2020 Mike A. Myers Fellowship from the University of Texas School of Law Justice Center to further this work. Before joining Modern Family Law, Roya provided family law services for a...

Timothy Godwin is the founding attorney of Godwin Law Firm, PLLC, where he focuses his legal practice on criminal defense. A graduate of Texas A&M School of Law, he is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and is committed to protecting the constitutional rights of individuals facing criminal charges. He approaches each case with diligence, aiming to safeguard his clients’ interests at every stage of the legal process. As a member of the Texas Bar College, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), and Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA), Mr. Godwin actively engages in continued legal education and professional collaboration....

Mary was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas before attending the University of Texas at Austin for her undergraduate education. While there, Mary earned dual degrees in English and government, ultimately graduating summa cum laude. Mary returned to Lubbock in pursuit of a legal education and received her Juris Doctor degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. As a law student, Mary cultivated her legal experience by participating in Texas Tech Law Review and serving as a qualified student representative in the Texas Tech Family Law Clinic. Mary’s passion for the specialty grew from personal experience with family...

Mr. Meza is the founder and lead attorney at The Meza Law Firm, PLLC. As a bilingual immigration and criminal defense lawyer, he has devoted his career to representing individuals in both immigration and criminal matters. With years of practice in these intertwined areas of law, Mr. Meza brings a deep understanding of how a criminal charge can impact immigration status—and how to respond swiftly and strategically when such situations arise. He has guided hundreds of clients through the legal system, assisting both immigrants and U.S. citizens who have been arrested or charged with crimes. His dual focus enables him to...