We are tough and practical regardless of the type of case that you bring to our office. In more than one consult, we find other attorneys or law firms offering services that the law simply doesn't allow, or that the client may not actually need. We pride ourselves on helping client's find practical, cost effective solutions. However, we are always ready to take a case to trial when needed. It is this balance of tough, but fair, that allows us to assert effective advocacy for all of our clients. We proudly serve clients in Kaufman County, Dallas County, Van Zandt County, Henderson County, Hunt County, and Rockwall County. We offer consultations in person or over the phone, thus minimizing your time off from work when you need assistance.
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (1996) | Law
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- Honors: Outstanding Woman Law Graduate Award for Texas Tech; CALLI Award for Native American Law; Outstanding Volunteer Law Student Award
- Activities: National Mock Trial Team
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- Texas Tech University - Angelo State University
- B.A. (1992) | Government, Business, Communications
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Debate, Public Speaking, Literacy Awareness
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- Felony Prosecutor
- 106th Judicial District Court--District Attorney's Office
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- Vice-President
- Cheney, Fernandez, and Associates, P.C.
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- Former interim DA and Chief Prosecutor at Kaufman County District Attorney's Office
- Kaufman County District Attorney's Office
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- Federal Law Update: When your state case collides with a federal case, whether you like it or not!, Kaufman County Bar
- Kaufman County Bar Association
- Employment Retention and Termination, 2nd Annual Regional Employers Conference, Lubbock, Texas
- TWC
- Employment Opportunities, Project RIO, Lubbock, Texas
- TDCJ
- Voir Dire Techniques, Local Bar CLE, Kaufman, Texas
- Kaufman County Bar Association
- Civil Asset Forfeiture Update 2017, Local Bar CLE, Kaufman, Texas
- Kaufman County Bar Association
- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Distinguished Attorney
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- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Prosecutor of the Year
- Texas District and County Attorney's Association
- Federal Bar Association of the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
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- Kaufman County Bar Association
- Vice-President
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- National Association of Professional Women
- Member
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- Texas State Bar # 00797576
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- South Plains Association of Governments Dispute Resolution Center
- Mediator and Arbitrator
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- Lamesa Bar Association
- President
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- Nevada
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- Texas
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Free Consultation
We offer free expunction evaluations online or telephonically. Other types of consults do require a fee. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We offer refundable retainers.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- DUI & DWI
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights