Yoakum County Family Lawyers

Liberty Loving Lawyer. If it's litigation of any kind in the state of Texas, I can help, and if I cannot, I will try to send you to someone who can.

Pamela A. Cherry has dedicated her career to the practice of family law. She has represented clients in all aspects of family law including divorce, child support, child custody, modification, premarital agreements, and adoption. In addition, Pamela is a certified ad litem and trained mediator. It is her experience as an attorney and mediator that enables her to assist her clients in achieving an amicable resolution to an often stressful, emotional, and expensive experience.

Pamela received her juris doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at...

Melvin’s legal journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University, followed by earning his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Since becoming licensed in Texas in 2005, he has expanded his expertise by being admitted to all four federal districts in Texas and federal court in Colorado. Born in Durban, South Africa, and raised in Mesquite, Texas, Melvin has spent most of his life in the DFW area. His unique upbringing and global perspective are complemented by a deep-rooted commitment to his community. A member of The Heights Church, Melvin actively volunteers his time,...

Holly R. Monk is a dedicated attorney with a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of the legal system. A graduate of Texas Tech School of Law and the University of Texas at Dallas, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Licensed to practice law in Texas and holding a Guardianship Certification, Holly is an active member of the Texas State Bar, the Collin County Bar Association, and the Dallas County Bar Association. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Holly has lived in Tyler and now calls the Dallas area home. Her journey into law began as a...

Caring and compassionate consumer law attorney that will protect your rights. Over 20 years experience in financial matters, estate matters and family matters. Whether in financial distress or seeking to preserve wealth, our goal is your financial and legal well-being.

My practice focuses on providing legal advice, relationship agreements (no-nups, pre-nups, living together agreements, legal rental contracts), family law (folks seeking low-conflict divorce, custody and child support), wills and estate planning, medical directives, and mediation. I have a passion for helping folks with non-traditional lifestyles meet their legal needs. I have been polyamorous since 2006 and have 2 long-term partners (egalitarian polyam V, where I am the hinge). I am also a part of the regional burning man community in Central Texas. LGBTQIA++, polyamory, kink, sex-worker -friendly legal services. I communicate with clients throughout the state at their comfort...

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.

When I first set out to study law, I recognized that although a traditional education is vital, having first-hand experience and specialized areas of focus are invaluable. While attending South Texas College of Law, I worked as a Law Clerk at a personal injury law firm, and also completed a program to become a certified mediator. Balancing my work at a high-profile personal-injury law firm honed my litigation skills, deepened my understanding of the law, and strengthened my time-management skills. Although it was a challenge to sustain all three, my dedication has never wavered. When I was younger, I was in constant...

After earning her law degree in 2022, Natalie relocated to Texas, eager to bring her dedication to assisting individuals in crisis to the Lone Star State. Proud to call Texas home, she is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Texas families. With a rich background in community organizing and activism, Natalie has garnered national recognition from esteemed institutions like the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation and the Rhodes Trust for her significant contributions. Natalie’s unwavering commitment to serving others, coupled with her legal expertise, positions her as a passionate advocate known for her compassion, knowledge, and dedication. Building on...

Senior Associate Attorney at Modern Family Law

As a partner at Fears | Nachawati, John manages the firm’s criminal defense and family law practice sections. These courtroom intensive areas of law often carry high stakes for those involved. John enjoys the challenge of arguing his clients’ cases before a judge and jury. Originally from Louisiana, John attended high school at the Culver Academies in Indiana. He attended Texas A&M University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science. After college, John earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. John is licensed to practice in...

Anita is a partner at Wilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC. She is admitted to practice law in Texas, Colorado, and Georgia and has practiced since 2006. After 2 decades as a litigator, Anita refocused her practice to assist parents and their children through collaborative law and mediation, which she sees is the best path toward healing and to avoid family and financial destruction. Anita is also a Parenting Coordinator and Facilitator, and she provides consulting services to assist colleagues, their clients, and Courts in Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant Counties. Being of mixed ethnicity, Anita is passionate about helping clients...

Najmu is an attorney with a breadth of legal and personal experiences and she incorporates that into her practice to ensure that she provides holistic, client-centered legal services. Her legal career, though relatively short, spans from complex civil rights litigation including matters relating to national security, inadequacies with the No Fly Listing Process, conditions of prison confinement, immigration removal defense, eviction, family law, and a bit of everything else. Najmu started her legal career as an Equal Justice Works fellow focusing on ensuring access to religious accommodations for prisoners and detainees. Through this fellowship, several state and county-wide prison...