Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 75024

Shayna Sanborn, a Partner at Robinson and Henry, always wanted to stand up for abused children and battered women. This drove her to a career in Family Law where she enjoys making a positive impact on people’s lives.. “I help people get through trauma and difficult times so that they can heal and work through the problems that they are experiencing,” Shayna says.. Advocacy is Shayna’s passion. She earned a Master’s degree in social work and has put it to use alongside her legal acumen. Shayna has participated in political advocacy, writing grants and funding important initiatives including a children’s assessment center in Houston, and a program which permits closed-circuit testimony in the Harris County courts.. As a lawyer, Shayna has tried cases in multiple Texas counties, including Collin, Denton, Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria.. Some of her notable case results:. Shayna is a hands-on attorney who is highly responsive to her clients’ needs and questions. She works to achieve her clients’ desired outcome while prioritizing long-term goals and the best interests of their children. She believes litigation should be temporary, so families can heal and move forward.. “The attorney-client relationship is important, but it should eventually end,” Shayna says. “A client’s relationships with their children, their family, and their former spouse continues forever.”. Shayna herself is part of a loving, blended family that includes her husband, two step-children, and a daughter from a previous marriage. She loves to travel and experience different cultures and communities when she can. Shayna also enjoys hiking, skiing, reading, caring for her three dogs, and supporting her daughter’s love of dance and performance.

Sarah helps clients navigate divorce and family law matters as seamlessly as possible. She is an advocate for constructive and solution-focused approaches, including Collaborative Divorce, and uses creativity and problem-solving to preserve relationships and resolve family discord without unnecessary cost and conflict.

Ryan practices family law out of a commitment to achieving fair and equitable outcomes, while also preserving as much financial stability for clients and their children as possible.. Excelling in contested custody matters, Ryan finds work with families and children especially meaningful. He brings experience and compassion to situations involving special needs, mental health issues, and substance abuse. Ryan also has a successful record in advocating for co-parenting rights and securing equal parenting time or unique possession arrangements.

Megan was a family law paralegal for 16 years before becoming a family lawyer, and has seen firsthand what matters to clients: knowing their case is in good hands with an attorney who understands their personal situation and who is capable of providing personalized options for addressing their legal issues. At a time that can feel frightening and uncertain to clients, Megan’s partnership, attention, and responsiveness give clients a sense of control. Megan draws on her experience as a paralegal to manage cases that involve a broad variety of personality types and legal issues, which enables her to choose the best approach to resolve them.. A strong advocate for families, Megan excels at advising clients as to how to achieve their goals while still putting their children’s interests first. She urges clients to take a holistic view of their family law case, recognizing that family law is not just about crunching numbers on a spreadsheet or dividing up days on a calendar; it is about restructuring a family in a way that enables clients and their children to move forward on positive footing.. Megan recognizes that clients going through divorce may be tempted to dwell on what they’ve left behind. She encourages them to make the transition to looking at the new possibilities for their lives. With a combination of sound legal counsel and practical advice, Megan guides clients toward goal-oriented decision-making that positions them for a better future.. Megan’s path to becoming a family lawyer entailed attending law school while working full time, raising kids, going to classes at night and graduating at the top of her class. It took determination and grit; qualities Megan strives to brings to her clients.

Jeff Domen recognizes that divorce is new and unfamiliar to most individuals, and he works to create peace of mind by explaining the legal process and helping clients navigate the emotional roller coaster with a focus on hope, dignity, and prosperity. Believing that divorcing individuals need a clearly defined pathway, he assists clients in identifying their goals and developing a strategy to accomplish them. Jeff is committed to managing clients’ most important assets—including children, money, and property—with dignity and respect. He passionately advocates for his clients’ best interests, whether that means reaching a settlement out of court or going to trial.. Jeff Domen is among the most accomplished family trial lawyers in Texas. As a financial planner for high-level executives prior to his career as family lawyer, he has deep expertise with complex financial matters, including stock options, pensions, financial issues related to a privately-owned company, business valuation and separate versus marital assets. Jeff is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed as a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine in 2025.. Jeff is a graduate of Baylor University School of Law. He is a member of Hope Fellowship Church and is passionate about educating others on effective parenting skills. He and his wife, Melanie, a parenting coach, and author of the book “That Parenting Book,” teach classes on parenting.

In her practice, Hayley Collins provides the full range of family law counsel to her clients, with a special emphasis on complex custody and property cases. Hayley enjoys representing a diverse spectrum of clients, including professionals, executives and their spouses. Hayley successfully helps clients reach agreed resolutions that are in their best interests.. Hayley brings creativity and legal expertise to clients with unique custody issues, such as special needs children, parents who travel frequently, parental addictions, and parents or children with mental illness or other health issues. Prioritizing the needs of children, she helps parents develop customized parenting plans that address the specific needs of their family. Hayley also has an affinity for property cases, including cases that involve business interests, executive compensation, and other complex assets. She is skilled in helping clients to identify, characterize, and value assets, to trace and confirm their separate property, and to favorably divide marital property.. Hayley is a strong advocate of mediation. She believes it offers clients the benefit of extended time to negotiate and reach agreement, and allows them to remain in control of the process. Hayley is also trained in Collaborative Law, adding to her experience in alternative dispute resolution. Whether through an out of court settlement or litigation, Hayley informs and guides clients to reach a constructive and efficient resolution.. Known for her preparation and analytical skills, Hayley received her undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University, and graduated from St. Louis University School of Law, where she was a Dagen Fellowship Award Recipient. Away from her practice Hayley serves as an enthusiastic mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

I work to help individuals avoid the courthouse in resolving their
family law disputes. Divorces and modification suits are hard enough
without burdening the couple with the gristmill of litigation. I firmly
believe that, equipped with the right team of collaborative
professionals to guide you, you and your spouse will be able to
negotiate an agreement that is more creative, more beneficial, and more
satisfying than anything a perfect stranger in a black robe could
devise.

I manage a diverse law practice to meet the unique legal needs of individuals. My primary practice areas are in Family Law and Criminal Defense.. I have 19+ years of courtroom, trial, and consulting experience in entrepreneurial, small office, and government work environments. My multi-discipline practice in criminal defense and prosecution, family law, and environmental regulatory consulting (non-legal) provides me with a diverse and robust background that aids me in all my cases.. Along with experience working at my own firm, I have worked at the Collin County District Attorney’s office, where I was responsible for investigation and prosecution of atypical criminal offenses. Because of this experience, I have extensive trial, jury selection, and investigation experience.. Now a defense attorney, my experience in the District Attorney’s office gives me the upper-hand when defending my clients’ rights.. I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of General Studies and graduated cum laude from the Texas Tech University School of Law.. I am admitted in the courts of Colorado, Texas, U.S. District Court Eastern Texas, U.S. District Court Western District Texas, and the State Bar of Texas in the Criminal Justice and Family Law sections.

From her experience in family law, Angel knows how important it is for clients to have a lawyer by their side they can trust. Angel earns her clients’ confidence by listening to their stories, making realistic decisions in their best interests, and helping them to see a positive way forward in their lives.. Divorce can be the most difficult of times, and Angel understands that it can seem overwhelming and complicated to clients. She excels in simplifying matters for clients, explaining their options, and discussing how their choices could affect them and their families. With a focus on keeping families as intact as possible, Angel encourages clients to make decisions that are beneficial both now and in the future. Angel’s goal is always to secure the best, least destructive outcome, whether that is through problem-solving negotiation or aggressive representation in court.. An extremely organized lawyer, Angel is experienced in managing cases with large assets. She is especially attuned to solving the financial needs of her clients, whether it is the spouse who must move forward without a breadwinner or the spouse who wants to make sure he or she is keeping a fair share of the estate they worked so hard to create. She believes that preparation is a key to achieving successful outcomes for her clients, both in and outside of the courtroom.. Angel joined GoransonBain in 2016 to practice with lawyers with a reputation in the community for being both highly competent and reasonable. Board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Angel has been named a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers. Away from her practice she lives for her two children, who provide an excuse to play games, bake cookies, see kid movies and indulge in popcorn and candy.. She was recently featured in Frisco Enterprise.

Every complex divorce has its strengths and weaknesses. An insightful lawyer like Clint Westhoff sees them clearly, the result of applying analytical and technical skills, in conjunction with a deep knowledge of the law. Clint is then able to develop a strategy to maximize results for his clients. He follows a straightforward approach to managing cases, making it very easy for his clients to understand the legal and factual issues in their case. Bringing objectivity to the case, Clint helps clients weigh the pros and cons of the settlement so they can wisely allocate resources to pursue what is achievable.. Once Clint and his client identify what is reasonable, he advocates aggressively for each client. Clint is also able to provide an invaluable sense of assurance during what is, for most people, one of the most stressful experiences one can face. Clint's prowess in representing clients both in and out of the courtroom has earned him the respect of his peers and a reputation for being a skilled and highly intelligent attorney.. Clint grew up in the small town of St. John, Kansas, and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in 1994. After graduating with deans honors from Washburn University School of Law in 1996, he spent the first three years of his legal career working for Kansas Legal Services where he represented disabled children in the foster care program, the elderly, and clients with incomes below the poverty line in divorce, custody, and domestic abuse cases which very quickly built extensive courtroom experience. After becoming licensed in Texas in November 1999, Clint moved to Texas and limited his practice exclusively to more complex family law cases. Clint has now been practicing law for more than fourteen years, over a decade of which has been dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law in Texas. Clint is also certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law.

Erin is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is the founder of Bogdanowicz PLLC and devotes 100% of her legal practice to domestic litigation. Erin's practice encompasses all areas of family law, and she understands and appreciates this very personal and sensitive niche. She has experience handling all aspects of family law matters including divorce, grandparent access cases, protective orders, enforcement of prior orders, clarifications, temporary restraining orders, collaborative law, modification of prior orders, Attorney General review conferences, and appeals. Erin approaches each client and situation with the utmost delicacy and professionalism.. A selection of Erin’s notable family law successes are as follows:. Successful trials with attorneys’ fees judgments for clients:. ·   ITIO A.W., Cause No. 233-305590-00, 233rd Judicial District, Tarrant County (change of primary conservatorship and $15,000 attorneys’ fees judgment). ·   ITIO H.A. and L.A., Cause No. 06-02523-R, 254th Judicial District, Dallas County (successful defense of child support reduction and $3,000 attorneys’ fees judgment). ·   ITIO Smith, Cause No. DF 08-14810-2, 256th Judicial District Court, Dallas, County, Texas (enforcement granted and approximate award of $12,000 in attorneys’ fees). Appellate experience in successful defense of mandamus:. ·   In Re Kelly Marie Pickering, Cause No. 05-10-01141-CV, Court of Appeals, Fifth District of Texas at Dallas. Successful motions for summary judgment:. ·   IMOMO Carrington, Case No. 2011-70282-431, 431st Dist. Ct., Denton County. ·   ITIO Elizabeth Martin, Cause No. 296-50279-99, 296th Dist. Ct., Collin County. Successful motions to dismiss weak and/or baseless actions:. ·   ITIO C.T., Children, Cause No. 231-319443-01, 231st Judicial District, Tarrant County (SAPCR). ·   ITIO A.W., Cause No. 233-305590-00, 233rd Judicial District, Tarrant County (Enforcement). Specifics of performance in the above cases are not provided and the above results do not predict future results. Every case is different and must be judged by its own merits.  Past results afford no guarantee of future results.. Erin is a member of the Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, a group specifically reserved for esteemed family lawyers. She is also a member of the Dallas Bar Association—Family Law Section, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers—2012 Leadership Class member, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, and the Biltmore’s Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals. She is licensed to practice law in all Texas state courts and the United States Northern District of Texas.. A native Texan, Erin was born and raised in Coppell.  She left for the hills of Austin to study at St. Edward's University, where she received a B.A. in Political Science with summa cum laude honors.  After college, Erin received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.  There, she was inducted into the Order of Barristers -- an honor for dedication to trial advocacy bestowed on only ten graduates each year.  While in law school, Erin served as Managing Editor of the Science & Technology Law Review, was on the Dean’s List, served as the Interscholastic Director for the Board of Advocates, and was a mock trial champion. She also gained valuable experience by trying cases with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office as a law student with a special license to practice law.

Despite being a divorce lawyer, I do not like it when people get divorced. What I do like is that I offer couples a better way to divorce when it is their only option. After a successful career in civil litigation, I learned quickly that most families do not belong in a courtroom. As a result, I have worked hard over the years to become a skilled Collaborative Divorce attorney. Collaborative Divorce is a specialized legal process that keeps divorcing couples and their children out of the courtroom. It requires attorneys with special settlement training. Through training and now years of experience handling Collaborative Divorce cases, I am proud to have been recognized as a Credentialed Collaborative Attorney by Collaborative Divorce Texas. My goal is to always use those skills to help my clients divorce as quickly and painlessly as possible and without the public setting of a courtroom.

Attorney Travis Cross will never back down, and doesn't let anyone bully his clients. He doesn't shy away from protecting people, especially children, and takes this to heart in every family law case he takes on. As a second generation family law attorney, his mom was an attorney and he received first-hand experience observing all parts of the legal process at a young age, he understands the law and knows what his clients are going through. Attorney Cross thinks of himself as a balance between an attorney and a counselor; he'll guide his clients on crucial legal decisions while also being there to hear them out. He will also never sugar coat the facts of a legal matter and works hard to stand up for his client’s best interests. Cross Family Law, PLLC serves families throughout Collin County. Call Attorney Travis Cross today to discuss your case.

Almost thirty years of family law litigation provides me a solid foundation of experience to represent clients in all family law cases. From a divorce with no children and limited property to a high conflict child custody case with complex property divisions, I have the knowledge to manage all cases with a direct straight forward approach. I enjoy being in a court room but will use negotiation and mediation methods for clients to reach faster results when it is possible. During my years of practice, I spent eighteen years also working on commercial/business and construction litigation cases which provide me a strong perspective in managing complex property issues. I believe in clear direct communication with clients so my clients can make the best decisions for their futures.

A partner at GoransonBain Ausley, Tom is known for his approachable manner. His reputation for honesty and integrity serves clients well in skillfully negotiating with opposing counsel to resolve cases. He manages complex divorces with expertise, and has successfully litigated child custody and complex property issues in jury and non-jury cases. He also practices collaborative law and conducts mediation.. Tom has served on the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Family Law Advisory Commission and has served on the Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section Board of Directors, the Collin County Bench Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, and the State Bar of Texas District 6A Grievance Committee. He is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, the Dallas Bar Foundation and the Collin County Bar Bench Foundation. He has also authored and presented numerous articles on family issues, including legislative updates, discovery rule changes, and a commentary on custody and property issues. He received his B.B.A. degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his J.D. from Texas Tech University Law School.

A highly respected family lawyer, Ally is known for her commitment to bringing calm to challenging life situations and assisting clients in making sound decisions. While providing the full spectrum of family law services, she is exceptionally skilled in child custody matters and strategizing options for efficient and effective property settlement cases.

A highly goal-oriented family law and divorce attorney, Kathryn Murphy is skilled in answering one of the most important concerns clients have about divorce: seeing an efficient, satisfactory end to the process. Kathryn initially helps clients to establish their priorities, then explores with them all of their options for achieving resolution. Assisting clients with weighing the benefits and costs—not only financial but emotional as well—is an essential part of that. Drawing on her extensive trial experience as a family lawyer, Kathryn helps clients anticipate the likely impact of their decisions so they can choose wisely.. Clients value Kathryn’s thoroughness, especially in divorce, complex property and child custody cases. Her expertise includes business valuation, closely held business interests, relocation, characterization of property, division of property in Texas, protective orders and electronic surveillance. Kathryn embraces collaborative law when it is the right fit for clients, and brings considerable skills to the courtroom when necessary. Above all, Kathryn’s goal is to negotiate a topnotch settlement for her clients.. While striving to make the divorce process as efficient as possible, Kathryn nevertheless understands that she and her clients will be spending a fair amount of time together. Consequently, she is known for establishing a close connection with her clients, standing firm with them and working together as a team to support the best interests of them and their children.. Additionally, Kathryn received the award for the Best Family Law CLE article by the State Bar of Texas in 2004, and she won the Annette Stewart Inn of Court, Serjeant of the Inn Award in 2013.. Kathryn is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Texas Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where she is a Past President. She is a member of the Family Law Council of the State Bar of Texas, where she is on the executive committee, and she is a member of the Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association and Collin County Bar Association.. Kathryn is the primary researcher and writer of the book, Protecting Your Assets from a Texas Divorce, published in 2005. She also co-authored West Publishing Company's Texas Family Law Practice Guide, a three-volume family law treatise for attorneys that was published in March 2000 and supplemented each year. She has taught family law at Southeastern Paralegal Institute in Dallas, andshe  is also a frequent speaker on family law issues.