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Kimberly Michelle Player Washington
San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Originally from Louisiana, Kimberly graduated cum laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Before achieving her Juris Doctor Degree, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude at Southern University, gaining the title of Student Marshall and the highest ranking graduate.
Kimberly was accepted to the Texas State Bar in 2008. She is dedicated to helping her clients through the difficult time of divorce and/ or custody disputes and it is her goal to make this process a bit easier for them by letting them know their case is in the right hands.
When Kimberly...
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Siomara Ramirez Pitre
The Woodlands, TX Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
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.
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Greg Longino
Lufkin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Baylor Law School
Greg Longino is an experienced, knowledgeable and conscientious lawyer dedicated to helping clients with their legal needs. His practice areas include Last Will and Testament advice and preparation, preparation of Powers of Attorney, both financial and medical, Estate Planning matters, Elder Law and Asset Protection, Guardianships, Probate and Real Estate Law.
He also assists clients in Family Law, specifically Adoption, Visitation Issues, Child Support, and Paternity. Call for more information!
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Lennea Cannon
Sugar Land, TX Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Lennea grew up in Austin, Texas and moved to Houston to attend law school in 2001, and has been here ever since. She attended Texas A & M University where she received her undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in 2001. Ms. Cannon received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 2004 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year. Her business background and experience make her uniquely qualified to represent clients in complex property cases in a divorce. Having devoted her practice exclusively to family law for over a...
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Yalda T. Bayley
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
I am licensed to practice law in Texas and in the U.S. Southern District Court of Texas. I started my career in
Family Law as a legal assistant in 2013. I am a passionate advocate for my clients, particularly in the area of family law. My experience includes handling cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of custody and support, paternity, adoptions, and other family law matters. I also have trial experience in divorce and family law cases.
Being a native Houstonian raised by immigrant parents, I have a unique perspective and understanding of the diverse needs of my...
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Andrew Bayley
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Real Estate
Andrew Bayley is the lead attorney for The Bayley Law Firm. Since 2010 Andrew has helped countless individuals, families, and businesses with their legal needs in family law, real estate law, business litigation, and small business support. He has appeared and argued cases in front of nearly every sitting District Court Judge in Harris County and surrounding counties, and has argued cases to both the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Andrew grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up working for his father who owned a small business selling furniture and appliances.
Andrew’s father taught him that the only...
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Edward C. Okwueze
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southern University Law Center
Regardless of the legal issue you are facing, Edward Okwueze will fight to protect your rights and best interests. He works tirelessly for his clients.
As a result, he has attained hundreds of dismissals of criminal charges in Texas.
Edward offers free consultations, so call Edward & Associates today at (832) 798-9850 to discuss your case.
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Robert Tsai
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Baylor Law School
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...
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Shannon Lee Boudreaux
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Shannon Boudreaux has handled numerous high-conflict family law situations, including complex contested divorces, child custody disputes, court order enforcements, and child custody modifications. Shannon has also handled countless LGTBQ related family law matters, from cohabitation agreements to prenups and divorces.
Her passion for advocacy has led courts to enlist her as an amicus attorney, or a court-appointed investigator who recommends to the judge what is in the best interest of the children.
Shannon has built a reputation for excellent and passionate advocacy. She has been named to the 2014 National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, as well as a two-time recipient of...
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Tad Nelson
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Owner of a boutique criminal and DWI defense firm that lives by the saying, "Big city experience, small town values." A firm that is more concerned with it's clients, our client's family, and our client's peace of mind during the process than the fee the client pays. It is a privilege to represent our clients in court and protect their rights. We also serve our clients in family and divorce law. Houston DWI Lawyer Tad A. Nelson.
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Cheryl Alsandor
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Collin Evans
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Texas - Austin and South Texas College of Law
Collin’s training in the area of criminal defense began while working as a law clerk for three trial-tested lawyers at the law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford. As a clerk, and later an associate attorney at that firm, he learned how to fight for people accused of committing a crime. There is no college for being a criminal defense lawyer. Contrary to what some may believe, students do not pick a major while they are in law school. Most study many areas to prepare for the bar exam and hope they find a job that interests them. For...
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Scott D Reiner
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Native Houstonian dedicated to helping people in the matters that matter most. I started my practice in January 2015 and since that time have assisted clients in the areas of Child Custody, Divorce, Child Support, CPS Defense, Estate Litigation, Wills, Probate Administration, and Criminal Defense. I have also aided clients in general civil matters such as landlord-tenant disputes and debt/contract actions. My mission is to run a client-centered practice that achieves positive results.
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Melissa O'Neal
Angleton, TX Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
South Texas College of Law
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...
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Matthew Hawkins
Lubbock, TX Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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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Scott Shannon Gray
Forney, TX Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University and Texas Tech University
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Sharon Malchar Easley
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Divorce
University of Oklahoma College of Law and University of Washington
Sharon M. Easley is a skilled divorce mediator and family law attorney. Having more than 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Easley vigorously works to help her clients resolve their legal goals without suing each other, without fighting, and without expensive lawyers.
Located in Plano, Texas, Sharon offers free consultations to potential clients. For peaceful and affordable mediation services, call 469-406-4320.
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John M. Ransom II
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
John Ransom has been an attorney for Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. since 2012. He focuses his practice on family law matters. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2009, he has handled family related cases, including: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, complex property issues, and bankruptcy.
John is a graduate of American University with a degree in International Studies. He obtained his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2008 where he was involved in the Student Bar Association. He later interned for the Honorable Jeff Bohm and worked as in-house counsel before working at Laura Dale &...
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Brian Andrade
Richardson, TX Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
SMU Dedman School of Law
I am a family law attorney in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I handle divorce, child custody, enforcement of orders, and just about anything involving the family.
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Emily Daniell
Arlington, TX Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
As a seasoned attorney currently practicing in the areas of family law and probate, my goal is to tenaciously fight for my clients while always taking time to provide compassionate communication and exceptional client service.
As a litigator, I am involved in every step of a client's case - from intake to final trial.
During a case, I take the time to listen to and know my clients, because I know that clear and regular communication is one of the most important pieces of practicing law.
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Brian Knox Tackett
Denton, TX Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Brian K. Tackett Board Certified in Family Law Partner Brian Tackett is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by less than 1% of the attorneys in the State of Texas. He has been recognized a one of the best attorneys in Denton County and was the winner of the Best of Denton County survey for 2013. He has been designated as a Super Lawyer for family law in the State of Texas by Thomson Reuters. He has undergone an extensive peer review by judges and other...
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David Warren Wynne
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
David W. Wynne is the managing attorney and principal partner of the Wynne Law Firm in Ft. Worth and Grapevine, Texas. David has been practicing divorce and child custody law since 1996. David has helped over 3,000 clients throughout Fort Worth and the surrounding counties. David Wynne has years of experience and is qualified to take on a wide range of cases, including divorce, child custody, estate planning, and wealth management matters. He is the recipient of Avvo’s Top Child Custody Attorney (2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) selection and Avvo’s Client Choice Award 2015 and 2016, boasting a 10.0 Superb...
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Francis X. Jacobini II
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Frank is an Of Counsel at Cotten Schmidt, L.L.P. and is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts, U.S. District Court Northern District Of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals-Fifth Circuit. He is certified to serve as a mediator and arbitrator, has tried hundreds of cases before both the bench and to juries, and successfully mediated and arbitrated numerous disputes.
His employment before law school in the construction industry and in...
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Jon R. Boyd
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Probate
University of Houston - Main Campus and Southern Methodist University
Hi, I'm Jon R. Boyd.
If you need a Family Law/Divorce attorney, let my experience, knowledge, loyalty and aggressiveness work for you!
I have practiced Family Law/Divorce for 40 years in all the various courts in the DFW metroplex as well as many other towns and cities across Texas and have been a fierce advocate for fair and equal treatment for Fathers and Men's Rights in divorce and family law matters for the last 25 of those years. After many years of solo practice in Dallas/W. Plano/Addison, I have taken a position as a Partner at CottenSchmidt, LLP, in Ft....
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Ashley S Gilmore
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Ashley Gilmore is a criminal defense attorney with Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Her practice includes all felony and misdemeanor offenses in Tarrant County. Prior to joining Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC, Mrs. Gilmore served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, handling misdemeanor and felony cases before judges and juries.
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Stephanie Sabelhaus
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(817) 900-3220
300 Throckmorton Street
Suite 1650B
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Family and Divorce
Texas A&M University School of Law
Stephanie Sabelhaus is a senior associate at Varghese Summersett Family Law Group, where she is dedicated to helping clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives. Stephanie has vast experience handling all aspects of family law, including high-conflict divorce, child custody disputes, and complex property divisions. Varghese Summersett Family Law Group serves clients in Fort Worth, Arlington, and the surrounding areas.
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Jill Setzer
Colleyville, TX Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Texas Wesleyan University
For all your Family Law/Divorce needs call Jill today - (817) 424-5050
I approach the practice of law in a very straight forward manner using a great amount of common sense.
As your attorney, it is my job to advocate for you, advise you of your rights, and guide you through the process. Navigating through a family law case may be difficult and it can become very overwhelming for you, the client. That is where I come in.
At Setzer Law Firm we make every effort to streamline the process for you so that you can move forward with your life.
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Kate Stone
Colleyville , TX Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Texas A&M University School of Law
Kate is Head of the Family Law and Divorce Division at Hoeller McLaughlin PLLC. She has had extensive success in divorce and family law cases, including child custody cases, grandparents’ rights cases, and child support cases. She devotes her practice to protecting what’s most important to her clients – their family, their children, their money, their assets, and their future.
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James Bettersworth
New Braunfels, TX Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
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...
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Ifeyinwa Golibe Ononogbu
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
Ify Ononogbu is the principal attorney and the founder of Law Office of Ify Ononogbu in Dallas, Texas, where she practices immigration and family law and assists in reuniting families, custody and divorce. After working and studying law in several countries including the United States, Spain, Colombia and Peru, she opened her own boutique law firm. As an advocate for access to affordable justice as a first-generation American, she is passionate about helping families legally emigrate to the U.S.
Ify is also passionate about being a voice for the voiceless, or marginalized and underrepresented populations in the country, that is what...
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Robert Epstein
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Robert Epstein is an experienced family law attorney with the strategic capabilities, creativity, and intense drive to resolve challenging cases both in and out of the courtroom. He guides clients with diverse goals and financial circumstances through all types of family law matters. Clients
count on Epstein to outhustle adversaries and create proactive game plans to maintain control of their cases and resolve them favorably. Epstein’s constant communication and supportive nature are highly valued by clients. He has received numerous awards throughout his career.
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Stephen Clark
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law and London School of Economics International Law
Mr. Clark provides outstanding legal services in the areas of family law and personal injury matters, and he makes himself available to take your calls and answer client questions seven days a week. The firm represents individuals living in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman, and Ellis Counties. Mr. Clark is also licensed to practice in the Northern District of Texas' United States District Court. Whether you are going through a divorce, settling a business matter, or fighting for compensation following a major injury, you can rest assured that as a client of Clark Law Group, your legal team will...
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Ryan Hardy
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
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...
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Kate Mataya
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Texas Tech University - Texas Tech University
Kate is an Attorney at McClure Law Group. Kate practices exclusively family law, including cases involving premarital and post-marital agreements, divorce, post-divorce modifications, custody disputes, parenting plans, and child support. She is also trained in Collaborative Law.
With a sharp focus on leading her clients to the best possible outcomes, Kate encourages her clients to look forward during an emotionally and financially draining time in their lives. Recently, she negotiated a settlement where a stay-at-home parent of 20+ years was awarded the marital home in spite of a premarital agreement that may have prevented her client from receiving credit for the...
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Ryan C. Moe
San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law
The Law Office of Ryan C. Moe PLLC has provided trusted, individualized guidance to families and individuals throughout Texas and the San Antonio area for nearly a decade in elder law, estate planning and guardianship. As you face the delicate decisions that will frame the future of you and your loved ones, turn to a firm you can trust to comprehensively guide you to your goals in a manner that is tailored to your unique wishes and circumstances.
We understand how important the decisions are to your future. We also realize how complicated and overwhelming they can be. We are...
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Anita Savage
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Georgia State University College of Law
Anita helps divorcing clients build a solid foundation for a better future post-divorce. Effective and strong, Anita focuses her practice exclusively on Family Law matters, including divorce litigation, collaborative law, mediation, child support, and modifications. With over 2 decades of law practice and a no-nonsense approach, Anita has proven herself to be an outstanding advocate for her clients and their children.
Divorce is a time of great distress and worry and oftentimes feels overwhelming and out of control. Despite that, you need to make decisions that affect every aspect of your future. Anita helps you understand all of your...
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Joy N Obiselu
DALLAS, TX Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney Joy Obiselu is the managing partner at Obi Legal Group (OLG) and an experienced trial lawyer primarily practicing in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex including but not limited to Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant County. Joy Obiselu was born and raised in New Jersey where she attended Montclair State University. Soon after graduating from the university, she attended the great Thurgood Marshall School of Law located in Houston, Texas for law school. In law school, she was an active member of the student body as well as involved in the law school’s journal.
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Hannah Rector
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Georgetown University Law Center
Hannah Rector provides knowledgeable and sound counsel to her clients, she takes on all cases related to family law. She serves with legal matters involving divorce, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, child custody and post-divorce modification.
Ms. Rector is a compassionate lawyer who zealously fights for the rights of her clients. She understands the delicate nature of family law matters and handles every case with the sensitivity it deserves. She is diligent and professional, committed to achieving her clients’ needs.
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Aida Rojas-Moore
San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
St. Mary's University School of Law
Aida Rojas, a Corpus Christi, Texas native, has called San Antonio home for over 30 years. She earned her law degree from St. Mary’s Law School in 2001 and immediately dedicated herself to advocating for families.
Focusing on Family Law, Aida has passionately guided clients through complex matters such as divorce, child custody, adoptions, and CPS cases. Her extensive experience in child advocacy has led to numerous appointments as an Ad Litem and Amicus attorney by both judges and private attorneys.
Known for her unwavering commitment to justice, Aida has built a strong reputation as a fierce advocate who tirelessly protects the...
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Karen Burns
DALLAS, TX Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney Karen Burns is a dedicated and experienced legal professional serving the needs of families throughout the Greater Dallas Area. She has helped countless individuals and families work through their complex family matters since earning her J.D. in 2003 and her Master of Laws in 2006. Attorney Burns also extends her passion for helping others to personal injury and business litigation cases. She represents both budding businesses and injured victims of serious accidents, providing each and every client with the service they need to overcome their legal challenges.