Farmers Branch, Texas Family Lawyers

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Klint Rybicki
Klint Rybicki
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Texas Family Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

Klint focuses his practice in the area of family law, business law, and other areas. Klint has helped hundreds of clients with family and domestic needs. In addition, Klint assisted clients with complex business... Read More »
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Lauren Powell
Lauren Powell
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Texas Family Law Attorney with 16 years experience

Powell Law Offices, P.C. is client focused, and resuIts driven. We focus our practice in two areas: bankruptcy and debt issues, and family law (divorce, custody, child support, modifications and enforcements). We are... Read More »
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Robert Allen Thornton
Robert Allen Thornton
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You and Your Family Come First

I grew up in South Georgia where I was raised on traditional values and southern cooking. It comes down to minding your manners and finding joy in the simple things, really. I was always near woods or a farm. Even... Read More »
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Brandon Joseph
Brandon Joseph
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Aggressive and personalized representation in divorce and family law cases.

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Karen Burns
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DALLAS, TX Family Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(214) 761-3070 4100 Spring Valley Road
Suite 901
 DALLAS, TX 75244
Family, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Attorney Karen Burns is a dedicated and experienced legal professional serving the needs of families throughout the Greater Dallas Area. She has helped countless individuals and families work through their complex family matters since earning her J.D. in 2003 and her Master of Laws in 2006. Attorney Burns also extends her passion for helping others to personal injury and business litigation cases. She represents both budding businesses and injured victims of serious accidents, providing each and every client with the service they need to overcome their legal challenges.
Guillermo Ramos
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(214) 201-9977 2704 Valley View Lane
 Dallas, TX 75234
Free ConsultationFamily, Consumer, Divorce and Real Estate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Even before founding The Ramos Law Firm, Guillermo Ramos has been devoted to advancing his client’s causes. First as a real estate agent then Real Estate Broker, Mr. Ramos, represented his clients in real estate transactions across North Texas. In 2004, he formed G R Realtors & Associates LLC a Texas real estate brokerage. He has taught agents in Texas the art of the real estate deal ever since. Desiring more out of his career he attended Texas A&M University School of Law. He graduated in December 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas as a...
Anthony Veader
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Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(972) 888-6028 3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family, Business, Collections and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
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My name is Anthony Veader. I am a seasoned attorney with over a decade of direct experience with multimillion dollar commercial and real estate transactions. My career is more than a mere profession; it is my purpose. Serving people has always been my passion, and my ultimate mission is to make sure my valued clients receive the best representation both inside and outside the courtroom.

As a lawyer, I have one universal mantra: “My word is my bond.” Diligence, reliability and honesty are the characteristics I want my clients to think of when they think of me. The duty I have...
Thaddeus Iwuji
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Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(214) 761-3070 4100 Spring Valley Road
Suite 901
 Dallas, TX 75244
Family, Divorce, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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For over a decade, Attorney Thaddeus Iwuji has been providing the residents of the Greater Dallas Area with professional and reliable legal services for their family matters, personal injuries, and business issues. Whether you are seeking a divorce, have been injured in an accident, or need professional guidance for your company, Attorney Iwuji can help. As a compassionate and caring attorney, Mr. Iwuji ensures that clients feel valued and respected for the duration of their case, no matter what kind of situation they are facing.
Michael Payma
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Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(214) 999-0000 4230 LBJ Freeway
Suite 121
 Dallas, TX 75244
Family, Business, Criminal and Divorce
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Gabriel Riveros
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Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(214) 385-6607 2645 LBJ Freeway
 Dallas, TX 75234
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Robert Ravee Virasin
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(214) 306-4650 4801 Spring Valley Rd
Ste. 108
 Dallas, TX 75244
Family, Divorce and Immigration
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Jeffrey Scott
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(972) 991-0000 13740 Midway Rd
 Dallas, TX 75244
Family, Antitrust, Business and Divorce
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Don B 'Lion'Chae
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(972) 484-5580 3010 LBJ Fwy
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Immigration
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Bruce Turner
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(214) 691-1776 1750 Valley View Ln
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Meghan Burns
Meghan Burns
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Aggressive and personalized representation in divorce and family law cases.

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Michael E. Goodman
Michael E. Goodman
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Texas Family Law Attorney with 18 years experience

South Texas College of LawTexas
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Katherine Perkins
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(972) 884-1060 2655 Villa Creek Dr
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family
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Reindert 'Randy'Essenburg
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(972) 789-1484 4230 LBJ Fwy
 Dallas, TX 75244
Family and Divorce
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John Gilbert Quillin
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(972) 386-6664 4101 McEwen Rd
 Dallas, TX 75244
Family, Divorce, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
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Simeon Olumide Coker
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(214) 722-7534 3030 LBJ Fwy
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family, Antitrust, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Miriam Ackels
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(214) 267-8600 3030 LBJ Fwy
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family and Divorce
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Patricia Driscoll
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(214) 763-7531 3626 Janlyn Ln
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family
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Christopher McCaffrey
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(972) 448-3081 14275 Welch Rd
 Dallas, TX 75244
Family, Collections and Divorce
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Matthew Robert Filpi
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(972) 392-7770 4400 Alpha Rd
 Dallas, TX 75244
Family, Health Care, Medical Malpractice and Real Estate
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Brian Robert Arnold
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
(214) 739-4216 13250 Branch View Ln
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Personal Injury
South Texas College Of Law
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Deborah Boone
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(214) 220-2022 3030 LBJ Fwy
 Dallas, TX 75234
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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Kate Mataya
Kate Mataya
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Aggressive and personalized representation in divorce and family law cases.

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Spencer Page
Spencer Page
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Texas Family Law Attorney

Southern Methodist University and Texas A&M University School of LawTexas
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Deborah C. Coleman-Fron
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Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(214) 438-0150 4131 N. Central Expy.
Ste 860
 Dallas, TX 75204
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Mrs. Coleman-Fron was born in Wichita Falls, Texas but grew up in the Metroplex where she graduated from Irving’s MacArthur High School in 1988. Mrs. Coleman-Fron received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas with double majors in Political Science and Criminal Justice in 1992. From there, she earned a Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1995. Mrs. Coleman-Fron was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in November 1995. She has also been admitted to the United States Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. During her...
Michelle May O'Neil
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(972) 852-8000 5323 Spring Valley Road
Suite 150
 Dallas, TX 75254
Family, Appeals and Divorce
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Attorney Michelle May O’Neil earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1989 from Baylor University Hankamer School of Business, her Juris Doctorate in 1991 from Baylor University School of Law, and her Mediation Certificate in 2003 from Texas Women’s University. Ms. O’Neil has been practicing law for over 20 years, and is the founding partner of the Dallas family law firm, O’Neil Wysocki. Through the use of genuine compassion for her client’s difficulties, and her determination to help them maintain their most favorable outcomes, Attorney O’Neil has the ability to assist individuals through complicated matters including divorce, child custody, and...
Anne Christine Clary
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Carrollton, TX Family Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(214) 438-0150 1000 Belt Line Rd.
Ste 210
 Carrollton, TX 75006
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Christine Clary was raised in Bridgeport, Texas and graduated from Bridgeport High School. She discovered a passion for law while working in her father’s law firm and competing in speech and debate tournaments on the weekends. Christine went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After college, Christine worked for Dr. Phil McGraw at his trial consulting firm, Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Christine then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she was active in the Student Bar Association and mock trial competitions. During law school, Christine also interned...
Roland Barbosa
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Carrollton, TX Family Law Attorney with 30 years experience
2742 Belmeade Dr.
 Carrollton, TX 75006
Free ConsultationFamily
University of Houston - Main Campus
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I am a Family Law Attorney with over 25 years of experience in the family law field. I am a bilingual speaker fluent in both English and Spanish.
Jane Mapes
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Carrollton, TX Family Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(214) 438-0150 1000 Belt Line Rd.
Ste 210
 Carrollton, TX 75006
Free ConsultationFamily, DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
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Jane Mapes has been practicing law for 26 years and has devoted her practice to Family Law for the past 16 years, in Texas. Prior to relocating to Texas in 1996, she concentrated on real estate and personal injury law in the State of Florida, where she went to law school, and was admitted to the Bar in 1988. Upon moving to Texas, Ms. Mapes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and began practicing with a general practice law firm in Grand Prairie, where she familiarized herself with the courts in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Jane then joined...
Michael Caolo Jr
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Irving, TX Family Law Attorney with 49 years experience
(214) 500-0844 391 East Las Colinas Blvd, #130
 Irving, TX 75039
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Divorce
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Michael Caolo Jr. was educated at the University of Notre Dame with a major in Political Science and a minor in Soviet Foreign Relations. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Letters Degree. Michael Caolo Jr. was on the Dean’s Academic List and was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, the Texas Club and was active in student government. After being awarded an academic scholarship and attending the University of Notre Dame Law School for one year, he transferred to the University of Texas School of Law in Austin and received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence...
A Brook Fulks
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(972) 852-8000 5323 Spring Valley Road
Suite 150
 Dallas, TX 75254
Family and Divorce
Baylor Law School
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McKinney Family Law attorney A. Brook Fulks is an 8th generation Texan. Raised in Longview, Texas, she grew up showing American Paint Horses. Brook graduated from LeTourneau University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Biology. She continued her education at Abilene Christian University. In 2006, Brook earned a Master of Science in Psychology, as well as a certificate in Conflict Resolution. She completed courses in Mediation, Advanced Mediation: Marital Disputes, Advanced Mediation: Family Issues, and other conflict resolution courses. In 2009, Brook attended Baylor University Law School. Brook and her family returned...
Jerry Melton
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Addison, TX Family Law Attorney with 49 years experience
(972) 980-8000 15455 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
 Addison, TX 75001
Family and Criminal
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Board Certified - Criminal Law - Family Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Principal office Dallas, Texas. By appointment only. Over the years as a family law attorney, I have represented clients in many family law cases, including those involving divorce, custody, child support, property / retirement division, grandparent rights, termination, and adoption. Over the years as a criminal law attorney, I have represented clients in many criminal law cases, including those involving misdemeanors, felonies, DUI, DWI, and theft. If you have a question regarding any of these areas, please call me at 972-980-8000...
Gerald Allen Tadlock
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(214) 550-1122 13155 Noel Road; Ste 900
 Dallas, TX 75240
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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Gerald Tadlock is a Family Law Attorney who provides more than 17 years of experience. Gerald Tadlock focuses on providing his clients with quality guidance, counseling and advice in both mediation and the courtroom. Each decision made in divorce and child custody cases can dramatically affect the outcome. Gerald is the type of family law attorney who recognizes the importance of such cases to his clients, and can identify the nuances others may not recognize. Gerald was raised in Hickory Creek, Texas. After graduating from Lake Dallas High School, he joined the United States Army...
Larry Hance
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(469) 374-9600 Two Lincoln Centre
5420 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Ste #626
 Dallas, TX 75240
Family and Divorce
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30+ years of experience in Family Law and divorce assisting clients in transition from being married to being single in the least financially and emotionally damaging way possible.

Board certified in Family law, with a focus on the process of divorce, through litigation, collaborative law and mediation.

From litigation to collaborative law, my focus is on settling divorce, or other family law matters, in such a way that brings our clients peace of mind, while also protecting their priorities.

Our firm has led the way in using Collaborative Law for clients who are appropriate for the process. We also pursue litigation for our...
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Adam Mundt
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Texas Family Law Attorney

University of Houston - DowntownTexas
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Kelly McClure
Kelly McClure
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Aggressive and personalized representation in divorce and family law cases.

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Rod Khavari
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Carrollton, TX Family Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(972) 225-4444 3000 Keller Springs Road
Ste. 200
 Carrollton, TX 75006
Family, Business, Immigration and Personal Injury
University of Tulsa College of Law
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Shelley Hennessee
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Irving, TX Family Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(214) 624-5077 6565 North MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 225
 Irving, TX 75039
Family, Divorce and Immigration
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Ms. Hennessee was born in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in the Austin area. She earned her degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors in December of 1999 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. In May of 2006, she graduated from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas. While attending law school, Ms. Hennessee served as Articles Editor of The Texas Wesleyan Law Review. Upon graduation, she began practicing in Dallas, Texas at a full-service immigration firm. Since 2006,...
Lal Varghese
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Irving, TX Family Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(972) 788-0777 1111 Kinwest Pkwy
Las Colinas
 Irving, TX 75063
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Attorney Lal Varghese, is admitted to practice as an attorney in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas, and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas since 1992. He is still licensed in Kerala, India to practice in any court. He has been practicing as an attorney for the past 31 years, out of which he is been practicing immigration law for the last 17 years in Dallas, Texas. Attorney Lal Varghese is a member of several legal and professional associations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), National Asian...
Ryan Matthew Grant
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Addison, TX Family Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(214) 526-3350 15455 N. Dallas Parkway
Suite 540
 Addison, TX 75001
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
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Aimee Manriquez
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Carrollton, TX Family Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(972) 533-4255 2340 E. Trinity Mills
Suite 300
 Carrollton, TX 75006
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Scott Douglas Marquardt
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(469) 791-5989 14001 Dallas Pkwy
 Dallas, TX 75240
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
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Earl Austen Hargrave
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Carrollton, TX Family Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(866) 444-4606 2340 E. Trinity Mills
 Carrollton, TX 75006
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
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Jenny L. Womack
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney
(214) 935-3310 5050 Quorum Dr., Ste. 225
 Dallas, TX 75254
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Angelica Lucinda Farinacci
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Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(214) 559-7202 3636 Maple Ave
 Dallas, TX 75219
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
SMU Dedman School of Law
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Angelica’s primary goal is to assist clients in navigating the complex legal system so that you and your family come through your transition on solid footing, while minimizing the associated emotional toll that family law and probate matters can generate. Angelica's experience in family law, estate planning, and probate help her effectively represent her client's interests.

Angelica has experience in helping clients draft their wills, drafting powers of attorney, and probate administration. In addition, Angelica has experience in assisting clients with divorce, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, paternity, modification of custody and visitation, and termination and relinquishment of...
Michael F. Pezzulli
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(972) 713-1300 12655 North Central Expressway
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 Dallas, TX 75243
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Real Estate
West Virginia University College of Law
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Michael F. Pezzulli is a seasoned attorney with the experience and track record clients trust. He is a powerful advocate in court for clients facing high-conflict divorce, complex asset division, and every kind of civil trial matter. Pezzulli leverages deep knowledge of the law and decades of experience with judges and courts across Texas to fight for his clients. His passion for taking a strong case to court for a jury to decide, when settling would yield a fraction of its potential, has produced highly favorable results for many.

Pezzulli understands the emotional and financial toll of taking legal action...
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Jon R. Boyd
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Texas Family Law Attorney with 39 years experience

Jon R. Boyd, B.B.A., J.D., obtained his undergraduate degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University, then soon after graduated with a law degree from the University of Houston and was licensed to... Read More »
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Matthew Towson
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Texas Family Law Lawyer

University of North Texas Law SchoolTexas
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