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After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 2002 with degrees in philosophy and government, Alison moved back to her hometown to attend St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.  While attending at St. Mary’s she won numerous advocacy awards based on her oral argument skills.  Several times in 2005 and 2006 she argued in front of the Texas Supreme Court as well as the Court of Criminal Appeals and in 2006 won first place in the Texas Young Lawyers Association Mock Trial in front of the Supreme Court of Texas.  Alison also was elected and served as the Student Bar Association President from 2005-2006.  The American Bar Association recognized her outstanding achievements with a scholarship at graduation.. Since graduating from St. Mary’s School of Law in 2006, Alison Hicks has practiced law in San Antonio for almost ten years.  She was recognized by S.A. Scene Magazine in 2009 as a “Rising Star” in the San Antonio legal scene, just two years into her practice.  Alison has been involved in a varied litigation practice including a vast amount of courtroom and trial work, as well as appeals, probate matters, criminal trials and even appealed cases to the Court of Appeals; and ultimately the Supreme Court of Texas.. For much of her career, there has been a focus on representing families in different legal capacities; such as private clients, as well as appointments by various Judges to serve as “amicus” or “friend” of the court to aid the court in making judgments.   As a child of divorce herself, Alison draws on her experiences personally as a former child of a divorce and as a mother which aid her in advising clients and forming winning strategies.. In the beginning of her practice she worked for a local firm that focused on family law.  Within the family law spectrum, she primarily represented fathers that desired to gain custody of their children.  Alison has seen a dramatic shift in the court’s attitudes towards fathers in her almost ten years of practice.  This extensive experience in the courtroom has given her the real world knowledge of what a client should expect based on the facts of their case.  Since 2009 Alison has owned her own firm practicing all facets of family law issues, such as divorce, enforcement of property division, enforcement of child visitation and support, establishment of paternity, modification of custody and child support, grandparent's rights, termination & adoption, as well as premarital and post marital agreements.  She also practices general civil litigation, such as probate and personal injury matters.. Alison continues to maintain close relationships with many of her past clients and enjoys seeing the families she has helped grow.  She insists that her firm is dedicated to the efficient representation of clients.   Alison Hicks & Associates, PLLC has become widely respected for their ability to match expertise to the needs of a diverse client base. Our attorneys work together to find creative solutions for even the most complex concerns. Our success is founded on a philosophy that values open communication and active participation as a way of earning the solid confidence and trust of our clients. Tested methods and procedures have led to major growth and success of our firm and our clients.

"I know there is no way to repair the damage after a bitter divorce, especially one involving children.. When I was young, I saw my parents go through a very nasty divorce. It had a profound effect on me, and I became a family law attorney to help others, especially children, avoid going through that experience, if possible.". We are Jamie Graham & Associates, PLLC, and our law firm is dedicated to helping men and women throughout the San Antonio area in divorce and other family matters where one spouse is in the military.. Our family law attorney, Jamie Graham, has more than twenty years of legal experience and a well-earned reputation for excellence. Most of our business comes to us through referrals from our clients and, many times, from the former spouses of our clients.. You can rely on receiving accurate information and experienced advice from Ms. Graham. Our goal is to ensure that you have the information and advice you need to make informed decisions throughout the family law process.. To schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced military divorce lawyer, call us at.. For some additional information about us and our qualifications, visit our Benefits of Retaining Jamie Graham & Associates, PLLC page.. Our military divorce lawyer, Jamie Graham, has extensive experience representing military personnel and their spouses in divorce and family law matters. We handle all aspects of a divorce, including the following:. If you are serving your country in the armed forces and are stationed in the San Antonio area, or if your spouse is stationed in the San Antonio area, Jamie Graham & Associates, PLLC is here to help. Jamie is licensed to practice law in United States Federal District Court for the Western District District of Texas.. We invite you to schedule a confidential consultation to learn more about how we can help you with your particular family law or divorce matter. For your convenience, you can download a copy of our Family Law Matter Client Information Sheet (client intake form), fill it out and bring it with you to your scheduled appointment. To schedule an appointment with one of our San Antonio divorce lawyers, use our Quick Contact Form to reach us online or call..

Roger A. Perez, is a practicing attorney in San Antonio, Texas. He is the youngest son of Porfirio and Annie C. Perez who owned and operated a family grocery store and bakery on the West side of San Antonio.. Roger attended Central Catholic High School and the University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing. Roger then attended the University of Texas School of Law where he received his Law Degree.. During his twenty nine years (29) in practice, Roger has participated in numerous civil and criminal lawsuits representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants. For approximately nine (9) years, Roger represented insurance companies in numerous civil matters. His current practice is focused on individuals involved in divorce proceedings, criminal allegations, and individuals injured in automobile accidents, along with representing entities before the City of San Antonio.. Martindale Hubbell has rated Roger with a Distinguished "BV" rating which is defined as a very high rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. In 2013 and 2014, Roger was selected as one of the Best San Antonio Lawyers by the SA Scene Magazine the past four years in a row.

Sole Practitioner, Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee, graduated cum laude in 1999, Advanced Family Mediation Training with specialization in Domestic Violence issues, 2002.  Graduated Nashville School of Law, 2005.  Admitted by Tennessee Supreme Court to the practice of Law, 2006.  Member of American Bar Association, 2006.  Sole Practitioner since 2006. Areas of Practice are family law, criminal defense, estate planning, general practice.

An experienced family law attorney serving the Middle Tennessee and Nashville regions. Established in 2004, the Law Office of Grant C. Glassford serves the Middle Tennessee and Nashville regions in the areas of family law and general litigation. During his 30 years of experience, he has worked with the people of the state with dedication and honesty, helping them through difficult legal matters such as divorce and child custody cases. He knows that any legal matter can be stressful, but his years of experience with family law ensure that his clients are given the best representation possible.. He is dedicated to helping families solve their problems.. Family strife and divorce are never easy to deal with, but Grant C. Glassford guides you through the legal process compassionately. He make sure that all the loose ends are tied up as you make the transition from being married to being single. Whether you’re dealing with a family issue or general litigation, Grant C. Glassford is proud to handle your case and derives great satisfaction in helping you with your legal problems. At the Law Office of Grant C. Glassford, you are sure to find:. A personal experience – At the Law Office of Grant C. Glassford, he will provide you with personal attention as he applies his knowledge and skill in family law and general litigation to your case.. A highly-regarded legal mind – Grant C. Glassford is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics. He provides only the best service for all of his clients. Grant C. Glassford is also a Tennessee State Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator, which means he can act as a neutral third-party mediator to resolve your divorce disputes before they reach trial.

Bill is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. More important than the title, though, Bill has the proven ability to litigate aggressively when necessary and engineering settlements when possible. He has been described by judges, fellow attorneys and his clients as "high octane", "an attorney with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law", and "a genuine nice guy who fights when he needs to but prefers settlements when it benefits his client.". Bill graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University with a degree in East Asian Languages and Culture. After several years of working in Japan, he attended law school at the University of California Hastings College of Law.. In the two decades since Bill was admitted to the California Bar, he has appeared in the Superior courts of Northern and Southern California while handling every issue involved in family law and divorce cases. Bill has expertise in complex matters involving high-value assets, management of business entities and intellectual property during the dissolution process, fiduciary duties, high-earner spousal and child support, and custody of children (including interstate and international custody disputes).. "Proper analysis and planning at every phase of a case is crucial. It can make all the difference in how well a case proceeds, whether a reasonable settlement can be reached or whether success is achieved at trial in the rare circumstance when a case actually goes all the way to a trial." - Bill Woodcock. Bill is currently a partner and head of the litigation department at Nader & Woodcock

For over the last 26 years, I have practiced extensively in all areas of family law including divorce, complex asset and debt division, child custody, parenting time, support, spousal maintenance, and paternity.  I am licensed in the State of Minnesota and Federal Court.  I believe in thorough preparation for my cases and active involvement with my clients.  I am a strong advocate for my client’s position.  I am also a member of the Dakota County Bar Associations.  I have volunteered with several organizations, including the Tubman/Chrysalis Center and the Ramsey County Volunteer Mediation Program.  I have over twenty-four years of litigation and alternative dispute resolution experience.  I am also a mediator and Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and am also on the provider list of the Ramsey County Financial Early Neutral Evaluation Panel.

JAMES R. SCHMILLEN, an Arizona native, obtained his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona in 1998, with a double major in Accounting and Finance.  While at the University of Arizona, Jim was named to the Dean’s List, was a member of the University of Arizona Honors Program, and served as a Teaching Assistant for multiple tax law courses.  He received his J.D. in 2001 from the Arizona State University College of Law, graduating cum laude.  During law school, Jim was a Pedrick Scholar, recipient of the CALI Award for Academic Excellence, and earned Honors in Legal Method and Writing.  Jim was also a Legal Method and Writing Teaching Assistant and a member of the Arizona State Law Journal.  Jim was honored with the Arizona State University College of Law Pro Bono Distinction for his service as President of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, assisting in the preparation of hundreds of tax returns for low income taxpayers.. Jim began practicing law at a complex commercial litigation law firm in 1998.   After three years in private practice, Jim took a position as in-house counsel and executive for a private, family owned group of companies that employed up to 2,200 individuals and provided construction related products and services throughout Arizona and Nevada.  While serving in this position, Jim held a leadership role as well as having responsibility for all aspects of corporate representation.  Jim was able to practice family law on a pro bono basis, helping individuals that could not afford representation.  After serving in this role for nearly seven years, Jim had the opportunity to pursue his dream of opening his own law firm in 2011.  Jim primarily focuses his practice on family law and civil litigation.  Jim is a regular volunteer with Family Legal Assistance Program (FLAP) and was awarded Attorney of the Month for February 2015 through the Volunteer Lawyers Program and designated as a 2015 Top Pro Bono Attorney in Arizona by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education. Jim was elected to the Board of Directors for the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section in 2016.. Aside from his professional endeavors, Jim enjoys being active and spends his free time doing anything that involves being outdoors – including golfing, scuba diving, snow skiing/snowboarding, hiking, trail riding, boating, camping, fishing and travelling.

Every divorce, custody, or family dispute is challenging and emotional for the individuals involved. Through compassion and communication, Nicole’s personalized approach seeks to reduce her clients’ stress, while assisting in formulating her clients’ priorities and achieving her clients’ goals through settlement or litigation.. Nicole’s extensive experience as a family law gives her a unique and significant perspective that she applies to her practice, and to her work as a mediator and court-appointed parenting coordinator. Nicole believes in settlement as a potential vehicle to accomplish her clients’ goals. However, when negotiation and compromise are not viable, Nicole zealously protects and advocates for her clients in Court.. Even before becoming an attorney, Nicole’s strong desire to serve families and protect children was evident. Nicole worked as a case specialist for Child Protective Services (CPS) which is now the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and for Sojourner Center (a domestic violence shelter) as an advocate.. Following a position managing the legal department of a local non-profit organization, Nicole practiced family law as an associate attorney and later a partner at three boutique family law firms in Phoenix  which handled complex divorce and custody cases. After working with Launi Jones-Sheldon for six years, Nicole and Launi continued their partnership and opened the law firm of Sheldon & Stoutner.. Nicole was honored to be appointed as a full-time judicial officer in the Maricopa County Superior Court in August of 2020 and served on the bench for a year before deciding to resume private practice. This experience, along with Nicole’s position as a divorce and paternity mediator for the Maricopa County Superior Court, provide her with valuable experience and insight about the workings of the court and judges’ decision-making processes.. Over the years, Nicole has received numerous awards and recognition related to her work as a family law attorney. She was invited to teach a course on family law as a an adjunct law professor at a local law school. On a regular basis, Nicole authors articles and presents Continuing Legal Education seminars through and for the Arizona State Bar, the Maricopa County Bar, the Arizona Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Arizona Supreme Court Committee on the Impact of Domestic Violence. Topics include family law trial techniques and advocacy, current case law, mental health issues in the family court, autism and the family court, serving minority clients, orders of protection, multi-jurisdictional custody and support issues, and cultural competency.. Nicole is appointed to serve as a judge pro tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court and conducts Alternative Dispute Resolution Conferences, as well as private mediations. She is a trained Parenting Coordinator and appears on the Maricopa County Superior Court Mental Health Roster.. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys reading, skiing, travel, sporting events, and most importantly spending time with her family.. Nicole speaks both Spanish and Italian.

Tabitha was born in San Diego, California and lived there until she was 12. She then moved to Billings, Montana where she received her Bachelors of Science in Human Service and a Associates in Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation from Montana State University, Billings. After graduating from college Tabitha went to work for the the Billings Family Drug Court treatment team, and was a case manager for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Tabitha’s experience with the family drug court is what lead Tabitha to attend law school. She wanted the opportunity to help individuals on more of a personal level by working to resolve some of the legal issues they were facing.. While attending law school Tabitha was awarded the Certificate of Service for her Pro-Bono work. Tabitha has worked in several public offices in Maricopa County including the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Arizona Department of Liquor.. Additionally, Tabitha has worked for several private law firms in the valley. Tabitha’s first job was at a high volume firm which focused primarily on criminal defense and family law. Subsequently, Tabitha worked for the Harding Firm and MyAZLawyers where she focused her practice on family law. Tabitha had the opportunity to work in the courtroom appearing at resolution management conferences, temporary order hearings, child support hearings, enforcement hearings and trials.. After working in private law firms, Tabitha had the opportunity to work as a Staff Attorney for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. While working for the Salt River Pima-Mariocpa Indian Community, Tabitha focused primarily on family law. Her practice included divorce, custody, establishment of paternity, parenting time, and child support. She also worked with step parents to complete severance of parental rights and adoptions. She also worked on complex Indian Child Welfare cases. Further, Tabitha worked with clients to resolve consumer credit issues and worked with insurance companies to resolve car accident payments. She had the opportunity to complete over a hundred cases while with the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community.. Tabitha is licensed by the Arizona Supreme Court and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Court.. In her spare time Tabitha enjoys volunteering in the community, attending Suns games, and taking her dogs to the dog park.

Since graduating from University of Wyoming, College of Law in 2011, Liz has been practicing law in Northeastern Colorado. Liz has represented clients in family law cases since 2011. Liz also has experience handling other types of matters that allow her to better represent her clients in their family law cases. These include the following areas of law: bankruptcy, criminal, and protection orders. Liz also focused on tax and water law while in law school, which allows her to better assist her clients with divorce matters that involve complex financial issues.. Liz is a member of the Weld County Bar Association and Colorado Bar Association. Liz is passionate about providing legal services to the less fortunate. She regularly volunteers at events and clinics aimed at providing free legal counsel for the community. She also serves as the president of the Weld County Legal Services Board.

Ashley advocates for outcomes that enable families to make the smoothest possible transition during an otherwise stressful time of life. She is committed to seeking peaceful resolutions while also zealously advocating for her clients. Whether her clients are going through a divorce, a child custody dispute, financial disputes, or any other family law matter, it is Ashley’s goal that each of her clients feels as though their issue is resolved with dignity.. While not all cases can be resolved outside of the courtroom, Ashley is an advocate for alternative methods of resolving disputes, when possible.  Ashley feels that alternatives to litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law, provide great options for clients who desire a less adversarial and more timely resolution of their dispute.  When circumstances necessitate traditional litigation, however, Ashley is the strong and dedicated advocate that her clients need.

I have been an attorney since 2010, starting in criminal law.  When I started doing domestic relations, family law, I found my true passion.  I enjoy helping people in transition to move on to brighter futures, and I especially love working for good parents.

As a dedicated family law Attorney, I work hard to ensure families in the Salt Lake Community are provided legal services they can rely on, in conjunction with emotional support and strong advocacy while navigating our ever-changing, and complex legal system.

Elizabeth Yang is the President and Founder of Yang Law Offices. She has been practicing law since 2007 and specializes in Intellectual Property Law, including Patents (Applications & Litigation), Copyrights (Applications & Litigation) and Trademarks (Applications & Litigation).  Ms. Yang also specializes in Traffic Citations, Family Law (Child custody & Child Support) & is a certified Mediator. Her IP practice is primarily focused on Intellectual Property litigation at the Federal District and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ms. Yang’s practice also includes complex business litigation, patent prosecution and trademark prosecution.  Prior to founding Yang Law Offices, Ms. Yang practiced law at Howrey LLP and Novak Druce Connolly Bove & Quigg LLP, both large international Intellectual Property law firms where her practice primarily focused on a variety of technologies, including electronics, hardware, software, variable data printers, fingerprinting sensors, data packet processing, network security systems, microprocessors, and automated telephonic systems along with IP Litigation.  Ms. Yang is also experienced in drafting patent validity opinion letters, requests for reexamination, intellectual property licensing agreements and trademark consent agreements.. Elizabeth has extensive experience dealing with issues involving child custody, child support, alimony, asset division, pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements. Being a mother of two young children , she understands and can relate to clients who are also undergoing emotional divorces. She has represented family law clients both efficiently and compassionately at various stages of litigation and trial. Elizabeth also earned her mediation certification in 2015 with the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) and has assisted many combative litigants in resolving their issues through mediation and alternate dispute resolution.. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Yang worked for Raytheon Company as an electrical engineer designing radar systems.  She has also interned at NASA – Jet Propulsion Lab, working as a team member on the main control unit of the Mars Exploration Rover.