Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Houston Area

“When a client hires me, they get someone with 30-plus years of experience who is going to pay very personal attention to each and every matter that comes across my desk."— Trey Hendershot. As a business owner or partner, you have worked tirelessly to build a livelihood that you are passionate about and proud of. The assistance of an experienced attorney can help ensure that your business has the right guidance to protect your assets through any business dispute or transaction. As the managing shareholder of Hendershot Cowart P.C., I look out for the best interest of our clients by utilizing our many years of combined experience practicing business law, business litigation, health law, and regulatory compliance.. Our tagline is: "Your Attorney. Your Team. Your Law Firm for Life." And that's true. It's my approach to client service, and it lays the foundation for our collaboration – now and into the future.. Our Business Law Team Is Dedicated to Your SuccessThis dedication means we are actively involved with you, your business interests, and your legal challenges. Simply put, I am genuinely invested in building your venture, or in resolving your legal challenge, as is every attorney who works here. We are aggressive in pursuing your goals. We work to exceed your expectations using our experience, knowledge, and expertise.. My Goals Are Based on Your GoalsMy decision to practice law was inspired by the strong work ethic of my father and grandfather. Being a successful attorney requires dedication and experience. Whether reviewing an employment contract or providing representation in complex business litigation or a governmental regulatory investigation, I am continuously seeking the best possible outcome for you and your business.. I have extensive experience representing businesses from startup to full operation, from helping file initial incorporation to managing multimillion-dollar transactions and litigation. I have counseled thousands of clients through litigation, arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, and with OSHA citation defense, Texas Medical Board and other licensing investigations, Anti-Kickback Statute and OIG investigations, fraud and abuse investigations, and STARK Law compliance.. Many of the clients I have represented for decades continue to flourish with my firm’s ongoing counsel. And when the inevitable litigation comes along, I've helped these same clients enforce their rights, defend against suits, and prevent future problems with sound regulatory and legal guidance.. Clients Receive the Attention of All AttorneysEvery week, each practice section collaborates as a team to discuss the various aspects of your case. Every attorney participates and is encouraged to provide input, even if that attorney is not actively working on your case. This approach allows us to create unique solutions for the success of your venture or the resolution of your legal challenge. My entire law firm's resources, expertise, and experience are applied to your matter.. My Faith Is the Ethical Foundation for My Law FirmI am not shy about my faith. I am a Christian and have played an active role in the church for most of my life. Faith plays a major role in my approach to client service and case preparation. We don't cut corners. We are adamant about doing the best job that we can for you. And when the work is done, I personally review our clients' monthly bills and efforts recorded to be sure that you received the benefit for which you were billed. Not every law firm can make this claim.. Working Toward Your Continued SuccessMy mission is to continue to gain the trust and confidence of the business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs I have the privilege of representing. Let me help take your business or health care practice to the next level, as I have done for so many friends and clients over my more than three decades as a business lawyer. I will zealously represent your matter with my personal attention, experience, and unparalleled preparation.. Primary Focus and Experience. Significant Engagements. Admissions. Education. Awards

With a career spanning more than 20 years, Catherine H. del Valle has earned a reputation for her unwavering dedication to helping families through the complex legal system. She graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1999 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence and passed the Texas Bar before graduation, qualifying as an attorney upon receiving her degree. Ms. del Valle holds licenses to practice criminal, family, and personal injury law in all Texas state courts, as well as immigration law across the United States. Her academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Political Science from the University of Houston in 1996. During her legal training, she gained practical experience working as a clerk for private attorneys, law firms, and for Hon. Elizabeth Ray, 315th District Judge. Her management experience includes supervising teams of attorneys at Service Corporation International and KPMG LLP. Originating from Cebu, Philippines, Ms. del Valle is fluent in Tagalog and Bisaya and contributed legal insights through columns in Manila Headlines. Her bilingual Spanish-speaking assistants reflect the firm's commitment to accessible legal services.

Wilfried P. Schmitz is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and received this certification in 2000. He has practiced law for over 30 years after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law.. Mr. Schmitz is a fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas and a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists and Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.. He is licensed to practice law in all State Courts in Texas, the Southern and Northern United States Federal Districts Courts in Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit in New Orleans. His law firm serves Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Liberty counties.

Specializing in all areas of Divorce and other Family Law Matters, The Law Office of Todd M. Frankfort understands that family law disputes can be difficult for the parties involved – both emotionally and financially. Communicating with your lawyer should not be. Open, honest and clear communication with clients is one of the most important elements in a successful client representation.. As a lawyer with more than 20 years' experience practicing law, I have devoted my practice to family law, after gaining wide experience in real estate and corporate law.  In 2007, I became certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in family law, and have been granted Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an exclusive group of the nation's best family law practitioners.. In litigation engagements, I work tirelessly but efficiently to advocate my client's position, whether it be in negotiating a settlement, at trial, or in mediation.  As a certified mediator, though, I am able to use my experience to bring reason to even the most adversarial cases.

Since 1981, The Law Offices of Michael P. Von Blon  in Houston, Texas, has focused its practice on family law, with an emphasis  in divorce, child custody, child relocation and grandparent custody/visitation rights. Michael P. Von Blon  has been a Board Certified Family Law Specialist since 1991, and  a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.. In addition to divorce, Von Blon & Associates focuses on child custody disputes, negotiating and changing visitation rights, child support modifications and child relocation. We have had success advocating for grandparent custody and for a custodial parent's ability to move out of state or out of the country, despite a divorce decree prohibiting relocation.. We firmly believe in amicably negotiating divorce agreements whenever possible. When spouses and their lawyers can clearly and calmly communicate each party's needs and wants, the divorce process may conclude at reduced expense and without creating additional conflict in relationships. In some situations, however, amicable negotiation is impossible. No matter the reason behind a hotly contested divorce, we stand ready to fight for our clients' desired outcome with all the strength of our legal knowledge and years of experience in the Texas courts. We prepare you for the courtroom, allowing you to protect what matters most to you.

Practice dedicated to caring and professional representation of clients. We practice both collaboratiive law and litigation. Law firm and lawyers are regularly rated as top tier and long listed in Best Lawyers in America.

Nicole Voyles is an experienced family law attorney for Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. She focuses her practice on assisting clients with matters regarding complex property disputes, custody matters, paternity matters, and premarital and marital property.. Nicole graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. She then earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. After law school, Nicole practiced insurance defense and general litigation before turning her focus to family law. Nicole immediately fell in love with family law in that it allows her to help people manage a very difficult time in their lives.. Nicole has been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2010 and is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2015. She is a well sought-after speaker and is extremely active in the Houston Bar Association, where she has been a co-chair on several committees. Nicole is also is a board member of Houston Young Lawyers Foundation and the Houston Volunteer Lawyers.. Outside of practicing law, Nicole enjoys competing in various marathons and triathlons. She is also a volunteer with Victory, an organization that supports the efforts of the American Cancer Society.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Historically I have handled family law cases including divorce; custody; adoptions; termination of parental rights; name changes;  modifications of child support and custody; pre-nuptual agreements; post-nuptual agreements; parenting plans.  I also have a criminal practice with my experience as a Ft. Bend County District Attorney's office.  I handle felonies; misdemeanors and juvenile cases.   Most of my cases are in Harris County; Montgomery, Brazoria; Galveston and Ft. Bend County.  I take every case seriously and treat every client the same no matter what the issue or legal matter brings.. On occasion, I handle trust matters and business litigation, including consumer litigation; real estate and contract disputes.. If you have a legal issue please do not hesitate to call my office to set up a free consultation either on the phone or in person.  My private cell number is.  Thank you for reading my profile.

For Cindy DIggs, the key to helping her clients is to listen and learn the client's case, and then to be the most prepared lawyer in the room. Her philosophy is to prepare for war in order to be prepared to either fight for her client or to help her client negotiate a successful peace.. Cindy Diggs is the original shareholder as well as the Managing Shareholder of Diggs & Sadler. She has practiced law for over 35 years, and is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in:. Cindy has spent her entire legal career in Houston and the surrounding areas, and is a specialist in all types of family law and divorce cases including appeals.  She has tried many cases before both judges and juries in Texas, and has represented clients successfully through the appeals process.  She is liscensed to practice in the Texas State Courts and has also been admitted to practice before many Federal Courts, including the Southern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.. Cindy is a member of:. Cindy Diggs has been selected to Superlawyers every year since 2009.  She is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates as well as the International Academy of Family Lawyers-- both of which are invitation-only organizations-- where she serves as a delegate or serves on and chairs committees of these organizations at the local, state, national and even international levels.. Cindy is a member and a Past-President of the Association of Women Attorneys in Houston.  She is also a Founding member of the Center for Women in Law at the University of Texas, Austin.. Cindy is active in the community, among other activities, she served on the board as well as the advisory board of the Houston Urban Debate League, and served for 10 years on the Board of Directors of Houston's Stages Repertory Theatre.. Cindy served on the Pattern Jury Charge Committee, Family Law, State Bar of Texas from 2001 to 2002.. Cindy earned her juris doctorate in 1984 from The University of Texas School of Law, where she was an Associate Editor of The Texas Law Review and a member of the Order of the Barristers. She represented The University of Texas School of Law as a member of its National Moot Court Team and National Mock Trial Teams.. Cindy's consultation fee is $1000 for an one and a half hour initial consultation.  Other attorneys at Diggs & Sadler are available at lower fees.

Christine K. Lincoln offers sound counsel and legal services to protect clients and their families facing divorce and other family disputes.  She will take the time to understand your individual needs and develop a comprehensive solution to protect your rights and interests.. Christine K. Lincoln is the sole practitioner at The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC. She is a 1998 graduate of Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Christine Lincoln was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1999, and her firm meets the legal needs of individuals and families throughout the Cy-Fair area in family law.  Prior to receiving her law degree, Christine attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she received a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration in May of 1992.

Backed by almost 20 years of legal experience, Attorney Shannon L. Boudreaux is passionate about helping families navigate through seamless legal processes. Over the years, she has handled a wide range of high-conflict family law matters, including complex divorce cases, child custody disputes, custody modifications, and more. Additionally, she focuses much of her practice handling pet custody issues.. Due to her dedication and ample amounts of success, she has been named to the National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers and has obtained the Businesswoman of the Year Award from the Business Advisory Counsel of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Before committing her life to judiciary work, Ms. Boudreaux attended Sam Houston State University. Upon the completion of her undergraduate coursework, she enrolled at South Texas College of Law where she completed her Juris Doctorate.

At the Law Office of Kristin Kline, we provide experienced and affordable family law services.  We understand that you are going through a difficult time, and our goal is to help you resolve your family matter with as little emotional and financial turmoil as possible. During these times, it's important to have a caring, compassionate, and honest attorney on your side. Kristin has over 19 years experience representing clients in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, estate planning, and probate. Call today to set up an appointment to speak with Kristin one on one.  She will take the time to answer your questions and explain how she can help you fight for your rights.. Kristin Kline has lived in Houston, Texas all of her life. She grew up in Fort Bend County and graduated from Dulles High School. After graduating from high school she attended college and received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Houston, majoring in Criminal Justice. Upon graduating from college, she became a paralegal and worked for a prominent Houston law firm for 10 years before deciding to go to law school. After graduating from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Kristin started her own law firm focusing primarily on family law issues.

(a) d as one of Houston's top family lawyers- H Texas Magazine (2007). (b) Founding Member- Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Family Law). (c) Board Certified in Family Law since 1975. (d) Member- College of the State Bar of Texas. (e) Former Member- State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, Dist. 4E09. (f) Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1965. (g) J.D. degree from Univ. of Houston- 1965. (h) Licensed to practice in federal court- Southern Dist. of Texas. (i) Private practice since 1967. (j) Trial and Appellate practice. (k) Has represented thousands of clients over a 50 year period. (l) Degree in Economics from Northwestern State University- 1961. (m) Although my practice is primarily in family law, I have extensive experience and have represeted numerous cliients in the following areas: Probate, Wills and Estates, Property and Commercial transactions, Business Organizatons. and Personal Injury

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas.