Top Family Lawyers Near Me in HOUSTON Area

Mary is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is recognized and respected throughout the Houston legal community for dedication in effectively representing clients' rights and interests. Mary understands the emotional side of divorce and brings a special compassion to each and every case. She also offers clients knowledgeable and competent legal advice with the following family law goals.

Marjorie A. Maxwell is a dedicated family law attorney with Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. She focuses her practice on helping clients with family related matters and has extensive experience helping clients with cases, involving child custody disputes with a primary focus on complex marital property characterization and valuation issues.. Marjorie graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2000. She later attended South Texas College of Law and earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 2007. While in law school, she worked for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, interning under the Family Criminal Law Division. She also interned for Lone Star Legal Aid’s Family Litigation Unit.. Marjorie is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is a certified mediator through the Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution and is a member of several legal organizations, including: the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section, American Bar Association Family Law Section, Houston Bar Association Family Law Section, Association of Women Attorneys, and Burta Rhoades Raborn Inns of Court. Marjorie has been helping families throughout the state of Texas with their legal needs for more than ten years. Of her work, clients describe her as “the most amazing, tenacious and caring lawyer who goes above and beyond to make things happen.” Marjorie is a committed attorney who will advocate for your family’s rights.

Lindsey Lewis, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in May of 2011, she returned home to earn her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law Houston in May 2014. Since that time, Lindsey has helped hundreds of clients navigate their family law matters. Lindsey understands that litigating a family law dispute is one of the most difficult experiences in a person's life. Lindsey works tirelessly to help reduce that stress and get the best resolution for her clients both in the courtroom and in their personal life.

Leneice D. Parker graduated from South Texas College of Law. Leneice primarily focuses on family law and personal injury litigation and settlements, but has experience handling an array of legal matters including child support  and custody, divorce, estate planning, and personal injury.  Attorney Parker's approach is to handle every case with care and Leneice strongly believes in the golden rule "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." With Leneice Parker fighting for you, your case is sure to be handled with understanding, honesty and integrity.

Lauren E. Waddell's practice focuses exclusively on family law issues including divorce litigation, custody issues, property division, marital agreements, paternity actions, child support, modification actions, and enforcement of prior orders. Ms. Waddell is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and International Academy of Family Lawyers. She is licensed to practice law in Texas state courts, as well as in federal courts before the Southern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. Ms. Waddell is actively involved in leadership for legal and local community organizations. She has served as the Chair of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section; the President of Texas Women Lawyers; and the President of the Association of Women Attorneys - Houston. Ms. Waddell is a Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation. She is a member of both the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. Ms. Waddell currently serves on the Board of Directors for Baylor Women’s Network- Houston; the Board of Directors for The Orange Show Center for Visionary Arts; and as a Captain on the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Youth Horse Show Committee.. Lauren E. Waddell has been recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as a “Super Lawyer” (2013-2019), "Top 50 Women Texas Super Lawyers" (2017-2019), and "Top 100 Houston Super Lawyers" (2017-2019). She has also been recognized by the “Best Lawyers” publication (2016-2019); by the H Texas Magazine as a “Top Lawyer” (2010-2019); and by the Houstonia Magazine as a “Top Lawyer” (2013-2019).

Laura Dale is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice is concentrated in the area of family law involving high conflict divorce, high net worth property division, both domestic and foreign, property valuation, custody cases, international child abduction brought under The Hague Convention and complex multi-jurisdictional family law disputes. Ms. Dale is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a USA Delegate on the Board of Governors of the organization. She also serves as Co-Chair of the USA Chapter Hague Committee, and as Chair of Hague Subcommittee on the International Protection of Children. She is fluent in French and provides support services in Spanish.. Laura is a certified mediator, a certified collaborative law attorney, and a certified parenting coordinator under the Texas parenting coordinator statute. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court, and admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Eastern District Court, the Texas Northern District Court, the Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court, the Texas Western Bankruptcy Court, and the Texas Western District Court.

L. M. Okoh-Brown has over eighteen (18) years legal experience handling difficult cases and cases turned down by other attorneys as hopeless.  With her superior educational background and fighting spirit she has won many cases on behalf of her clients.  She is fearless in her representation of her clients and will not stop fighting until the client says so.  Her background and experience in various business organizations also add to her unique skills as an attorney in helping her to understand complex business structures and help clients in the technical aspects of their case.. She is hardworking, driven and dedicated.  In addition to a law degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.,  Attorney Okoh has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of West Alabama (Magna Cum Laude); a Masters of Business Administration - concentration in Health Care Administration from Howard University in Washington, D.C. (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation from Georgetown Law University. She earned all of her degrees while raising a family and working part-time.  Her willingness to fight for her clients and commitment to anything she pursues is the thing that clients appreciate from her most.. PRACTICE AREAS:  ALL AREAS OF IMMIGRATION LAW AND FAMILY LAW... DISTINCTIONS, APPOINTMENTS & BAR MEMBERSHIPS:      American Bar Association           Family Law Section           General Practice, Small Firm Section        Litigation Section           Real Property, Probate & Trust Section        Young Lawyers Division          American Immigrations Lawyers Association (AILA). The Florida Bar     The Texas Bar. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:. Texas. U.S. District Court - Texas   Florida    ALL IMMIGRATION COURTS NATIONWIDE. EDUCATION, HONORS & ACTIVITIES: Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.    Masters of Law (LLM) - Taxation - 2002      Who's Who Among American Law Students  - 2000 Edition. Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.   J.D. - 2000    Who's Who Among American Law Students - 1998 Edition   Women in Law as a 2nd Career. Howard University, Washington, D.C.   Masters in Business Administration (MBA) concentration: Health Care 1995    MBA Salutatorian Award (2nd in Class)   Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society    National Dean's List     Graduate Business Student Association    National MBA Association     American College of Healthcare Executives     National Association of Health Services Executives      National Association of Accountants. University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL    Bachelor of Science - Magna Cum Laude - Accounting, 1993    Graduated Top 4%    Ranked 1st in Major     Presidents List     National Deans List      Cardinal Key Honor Society     Estelles Scholar's Award for Top Academic Performance      Alabama CPA's Accounting Achievement Award     Zeta Phi Beta Sorority    Accounting Club. 2010 National Association of Professional Women, WOMAN OF THE YEAR.

Kim Hegwood is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996 and passed the Bar in 1997. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.. Kim started her own law firm in 1998 so she could practice law her way – with a focus on family. Kim is passionate about educating her clients, helping them choose legal strategies that will achieve their goals and help them age with security and dignity. As a mother of three, Kim enjoys spending most of her free time with her children and grandchildren when she is not volunteering at one of her favorite charities.. Kim’s practice focuses exclusively on Elder Law, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid Crisis Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Special Needs Planning. By witnessing what her grandparents endured, and with a growing number of Dementia diagnoses, Kim understands what her clients are going through and dedicates herself and her practice to treating each of her clients as if they were her own family. Kim takes pride in helping families after facing a diagnosis of Dementia to help avoid a costly guardianship process. Kim continues to expand her practice to better serve the needs of individuals throughout their golden years.. Between personal experiences and being a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Kim and the team at Your Legacy Legal Care™ have the experience and expertise to assist you and your family to ensure peace of mind and the utmost quality of life.

Kevin’s interest in law began during his military career, and blossomed while he served as a law enforcement officer. Those duties placed him in a position to help people whose lives were negatively impacted. The skills, knowledge, and experiences that he acquired during his previous careers inspired him to continue his service to others who experience tough times.. Kevin completed his legal studies at South Texas College of Law. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Wayland Baptist University, with a focus on fire sciences. While at South Texas College of Law, he was selected as an Officer for the Board of Advocates, the leadership component of the country’s most decorated courtroom advocacy program. He represented South Texas College of Law as a varsity advocate at national competitions, including:. Kevin is certified as a mediator. Kevin has been practicing since 2015 and his unique blend of experience and skill allow him to continue to aid people facing difficult situations in their lives. Kevin is also a veteran of the United States Air Force

Kate McConnico is Board Certified in Family Law and has been practicing both family and civil trial law since 1996.  She strives to help clients reach amicable, economically wise solutions before resorting to litigation.. After witnessing the loss of time and money that contested litigation can cause clients, her mission is to focus on mediation, arbitration, and counseling individuals regarding positive and practical solutions to their legal problems.. Kate’s practice experience includes: complex property division in the context of divorce, mediation and estate planning, collaborative law, serving as a court appointed mediator and analyzing over 250 settlements as a guardian ad litem in personal injury cases involving children.. Specific family law experience includes divorce proceedings, property characterization, valuation and division, child support modifications, modifications of visitation and parental rights, enforcement of court orders, pre-marital agreements, post-marital asset protection, adoptions, estate planning in the context of family law, mediations and collaborative law divorce settlements.   Kate has tried jury and non-jury cases and arbitrations in Harris, Galveston, Montgomery, Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties.. Kate enjoys competitive sailing, being with her family, traveling, reading, sporting clays shooting, the arts and volunteering to help underprivileged families through the Houston Bar Association and Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas.

Judie Sadler is the Managing Shareholder of Diggs & Sadler in Houston, and has over 30 years of legal experience. In addition to being an advocate for divorce and family law clients, she represents clients in areas of litigation, business, labor and employment law.. Prior to being licensed, Judie received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 from Baylor University and a Juris Doctorate in 1986 from the University of Kansas. She is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law in Texas. She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been included in their Preeminent Women Lawyer category since the inception of the award.  Judie has been and currently is a Super Lawyers Honoree.

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 & Associates, P.C.. John is a member of the Houston Bar Association and Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court. He is also a Co-Founder of American University Alumni Association’s Houston chapter and has volunteered his time on the board of various charitable organizations, including the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas, Constellation Foundation, and Camp For All Foundation, where he was a former Program Director. John was recognized in the Texas Rising Stars list by Thomson Reuters from 2018 to 2019. He is an advocate for family rights and passionately works in his clients’ best interest.

Jessica is a tough, passionate, fearless trial attorney with a longstanding commitment to representing clients in their family law matters involving divorce, custody, child support, parental rights, and property division. Jessica understands litigation can be a difficult and an overwhelming time and strives to provide high quality representation and guidance to each client from the time a case is initiated to final trial.. Jessica discovered her passion for the law in 2008 while serving as a summer intern at the Bexar County Justice Center in their Family Violence Unit, where she prepared witnesses, police officers and crime victims for trial. She then enrolled in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law where she discovered her desire to become a trial lawyer advocate for families and children.. Jessica focused on her passion for litigation at the Harris County Attorney’s Office, Protective Services Division, while she obtained her law degree. After graduating, Jessica continued to practice family law and gained extensive trial and litigation experience. She has successfully represented individuals and families in countless contested trials, hearings, and mediations.

Jelena Kovacevic earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University in 2006 and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Texas Tech University in 2009.  She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas inNovember 2009.. Jelena's practice is devoted to all areas of family law.  She assists clients through complex divorce matters, high asset property division and contested custody litigation.  Jelena is client focused and understands that each case, like each client, is different.  Her approach is to provide every client with personalized attention throughout each step of the case.. Along with her trial experience, Jelena is trained in the area of collaborative law.  Whether in the conference room or the courtroom, she is able to guide her clients through all of the challenges that present themselves during the process.

Jedediah D. (“Jed”) Moffett is originally from Amarillo, Texas. Jed attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2000. In 2005, Jed earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law Houston and was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas that same year. Jed is admitted to practice law in state district courts in Texas and the United States District Court – Southern District of Texas. Jed is a member of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Jed has been recognized on multiple occasions in Texas Monthly Magazine, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition, and has been a guest speaker at South Texas College of Law.. Jed’s practice focuses primarily on litigation of contested Family Law cases involving divorce, division of property, complex assets and estates, and contested custody cases. Jed has significant experience representing clients in highly litigated cases involving all areas of Family Law including high net worth estates, complex assets, and significantly contested custody cases. Since establishing the Firm in 2006, Jed has built a reputation as a quality Houston family law attorney, zealous advocate and an honest and trusted adviser to his clients.

Jeanne Caldwell McDowell
Attorney at Law


Practice Areas: Family Law(100%); Divorce; Child Support; Child Custody; Adoption Law.

Admitted: 1993, Texas

Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993

College: Texas A & M University, B.A., 1983

Member: Houston Bar Association; State Bar of Texas (Member, Family Law Section); Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Biography: Fellow: Texas Family Law Foundation.

Languages: Spanish.

J. Shannon Cavers is a seasoned attorney at Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. in Houston, Texas. She focuses her practice on helping individuals and families with family law matters.. Shannon graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. She then graduated at the top of her class from South Texas College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Throughout her legal career, Shannon has handled cases involving civil litigation and health care liability claims; however, her passion is in family law. She is a certified family law mediator through the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association and is a parenting facilitator and coordinator.. Shannon is a long-time member of the Texas Bar College, an organization for judges, lawyers, and paralegals to enhance professional skills. She is also a member of several legal associations including the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court, and the Houston Bar Association where she served as a Co-Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.. Of her work, clients describe her as “honest,” “hard working,” and an attorney that is “amazing at walking her clients through difficult experiences.”

It is important to me to provide my clients quality legal counsel and services to help protect them and their families in divorce and other family disputes. I try to form close relationships with my clients and I personally work every case from start to finish. I take time and care to understand your needs and develop a plan to best protect the rights of you and your loved ones.. I am a native Houstonian and the sole practitioner of my firm. I have been admitted to the State Bar of Texas to practice law since 2011. I am a graduate of The Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, TX. Prior to receiving my law degree, I attended The University of North Texas, where I received my bachelor’s degree in business marketing.. If you have a legal issue, please do not hesitate to call to schedule a consultation.

In Real Life I am blessed to be the devoted husband of one, father of four, grandfather of ten, and confidant of my trusty companion, Sammie, an energetic 5 year old Cocker Spaniel "rescue" who agrees with me on almost everything . Married to the former Joann Worley of Houston, Texas in 1956, I have spent my entire adult life in Houston except for sojourns to Texas A&M University for an education, and the University of Texas Law School to "learn a trade." Along the way I have been privileged to play college and semi professional baseball, sing with the Houston Grand Opera, ride tens of thousands of miles on a motorcycle deep into Mexico (long before motorcycles were cool), own a motorcycle dealership, conduct The Houston Symphony Orchestra, be a church choir director and bail bondsman, all while managing to persuade my bride of all these years to continue to be patient with me. This eclectic journey has taught me how truly unique each client, and that client's values, really are. Collaborative practice allows me to honor the uniqueness of each client, while serving as an advocate, counselor and guide during perilous times in their lives.. I believe that "the family" is the single most important entity in our culture, and in our time. I was drawn to family law because of its' potential to truly make a difference in the lives of individual clients and help strengthen that institution in direct and positive ways at the same time. This,to me, is an awesome opportunity to leave the world a little better than you found it, one family at a time.. I hope that 58 years of marriage, 53 years in the practice of law, and 30 consecutive years inclusion in Best Lawyers of America suggests that, God willing, I will be here when you need me, and can be counted on to provide thoughtful and understanding counsel as well as passionate advocacy for those things you feel are most important.

If you are looking for a Houston, Texas, divorce and family law attorney, consider a lawyer who has been where you are now. Firm founder and attorney, Cynthia Tracy, has experienced the emotional divorce process and faced the child custody and property division issues you may now be facing.. Too many divorce lawyers don't understand that divorce is not just about dollars and furniture. At the Houston law office of Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C., we know that it is about your future and how you envision your life two, ten and even 20 years from now.

I'm a hard working family man.  I'm divorced with kids myself, so I know how hard it is and how bad it hurts.

I work in the follwing areas: family law, divorce, uncontested divorce, contested divorce, suit affecting the parent child relationship, temporary restraining orders, protective orders, and collection of judgments.  In law, more so than in any other field, the tenacity and perseverance of the lawyer are only two of the qualities which make a difference in the resolution of your case. Besides tenacity and perseverance, a lawyer should be ambitious and driven, book-smart and street-smart, quick on his feet but cautious with his words.A lawyer should be ethical, courteous and considerate. He should be available, return your phone calls promptly or at least acknowledge your communication and inform you of the status of your case. A lawyer should be aggressive with the opposing party but effective enough in his tactics to resolve your case in the most efficient manner and with the least amount of litigation involved. Last but not least, your lawyer should be reasonable in his fees. I strive to be all the above and more. If your case involves family law matters, I want to help.

I help families throughout Texas through the divorce, child custody and support, and adoption processes. If your family is experiencing a dispute, you need an experienced lawyer to guide you to a calm and effective resolution. Contact me for knowledgeable, efficient resolution of your family's legal problem.

I have been practicing Family and Criminal law in the Houston and San Antonio areas for over 20 years. This experience has given me an opportunity to help individuals with difficulties in marriage and post-marriage. I like being part of the solution to people's problems in a way that I believe is often beneficial to both sides. I have extensive trial experience in both family and criminal law. As to my position as an advocate in criminal courts, I consider myself aggressive and yet very strategic in preparing a defense. Although I believe in the system of presumed innocent until found guilty, the reality is that presumption is only effective as the attorney who accepts the responsibility of being the buffer between the government and the client. I take my role as each client's attorney as something that is of enormous responsibility, and I treat each client as if they were my only client.

I enjoy reading history and fiction.  I enjoy story telling and story developement.  I believe that a good story teller makes for a good lawyer.  I think that my ability to take a complicated subject matter and distill-it into a good story helps me connect with the trier of fact in a case, whether a judge or jury.  I approach cases by learning all of the details of the matter from the very beginning and absorbing it all in so that I can then turn around and tell it back in an effective manner that serves my clients purpose.  What is important is understaning and listening to the client. This requires time effort and energy on the part of the attorney and client...