Ratcliff Lawyers

Wendy Baker has been practicing criminal law since 1999. She is a former felony District Court Chief prosecutor and has experience litigating every level of criminal offense including misdemeanors and felonies. She is ready to defend you in any criminal court.

David E. Moore is a graduate of Baylor Law School. Practicing since 1985, he has handled a number of high profile cases. The vast majority of his focus is on criminal law. He has vigorously represented clients throughout the State of Texas and has also appeared in the courts of several other states. He holds an AV Preeminent rating (highest possible). David served as President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2017-2018.

The Law Offices of Wesley H. Hocker was founded by Wesley H. Hocker, who has a broad background and extensive experience in Family law, Divorce, and Criminal Law. Mr. Hocker holds a Doctor of Laws (J.D.) from South Texas College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Bachelors (B.J.) from the University of Texas. He has been licensed as attorney by the State of Texas since 1971. His Memberships include Phi Alpha Delta; Order of the Lytae. Editor, South Texas Law Review, 1969-1970. Special Judge, Harris County Criminal Courts, 1988—. Director: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, 1987— (Founding...

Admitted to Bar: 1984, Texas and Oklahoma Practice: Litigation; Oil and Gas. Experience: Mr. Ballentine has 35+ years of commercial litigation experience, primarily concerning disputes over upstream and midstream energy contracts, such as exploration agreements, joint operating agreements, wellhead sales agreements, gas processing contracts, natural gas purchase and sales agreements, maintenance and service agreements, natural gas and natural gas liquids transportation agreements and other related contracts. He has represented energy clients in complex litigation, including class actions in both state and federal courts, as well as litigation over state, federal and private mineral royalty claims, natural gas measurement False Claims Act qui...

Meet Ricky Whitehead, one of our dedicated Associate Attorneys at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, a passionate advocate for justice and equality. With a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management from UH Clear Lake, Ricky Whitehead brings a robust academic background to our team. In addition to their legal qualifications, Ricky Whitehead is a Certified Mediator in Texas, showcasing their commitment to conflict resolution. Born and raised in Houston, TX, Ricky Whitehead is deeply rooted in the local community and actively volunteers with the Trans Legal Aid Clinic TX...

Jennifer Amanoo focuses her practice on Trusts & Estates, bringing a background in both legal and fiduciary roles, including her previous experience as an AVP & Trust Officer and law clerk in estate planning. Jennifer earned her B.A. in Political Science and a Master of Jurisprudence in Public Interest Law from DePaul University, followed by her J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She is licensed in Texas and is a member of the American Bar Association. Originally from Ghana, Jennifer has lived in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Tallahassee. Outside the office, she enjoys swimming, traveling, and is...

Damiane Curvey Banieh spent her earliest years in Houston’s Fifth Ward area. Her family later moved to the North Forest Independent School District where she graduated Cum Laude from M.B. Smiley and went on to The University of Texas at Austin where she received a Bachelor of Science in Radio –Television-Film.

After graduation, Damiane worked as an Adoption Recruiter for DePelchin Children’s Center where her primary mission was to find suitable families for special needs children. As her desire to protect children grew, she returned to school to receive her Teaching Certification from The University of Houston-Downtown. At the same time,...

Oiya Ali-Neely is a dedicated attorney with a strong commitment to her clients and community. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and is certified in mediation, equipping her with the skills to guide clients through complex legal situations with empathy and insight. Originally from North Carolina, Oiya has lived in several states across the U.S., gathering diverse perspectives that enhance her legal practice. In her free time, she enjoys reading romance novels, staying active at the gym, and unwinding with movies. Family is also a cornerstone of Oiya’s life—she is one of five sisters, and...

While in law school Kristen worked in the Family Law Clinic at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now Texas A&M University School of Law). During her time in the clinic she was confronted with the reality of the makeup of the modern family. She encountered everything from grandparents raising their grandchildren to unmarried parents with custody and child support issues. Having grown up during the era in which the nuclear family of the past began morphing into something that looked quite different, Kristen found herself drawn to the area of family law. She saw the challenges faced by modern...

Barrett comes from a family that has long been a part of the East Texas area. Barrett was born and raised in Tyler. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and played catcher for the school’s baseball team. After high school, Barrett attended Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in Sociology as well as a minor in Business. Right after graduating from Texas A&M, Barrett attended South Texas College of Law. After passing the bar, Barrett then went to work as a prosecutor in the Smith County District Attorney’s office where he learned the ins and outs...