Divorce · Dallas
Top Divorce Lawyers in Dallas
Divorce lawyers handle the legal end of a marriage: dividing property and debts, spousal support, and arrangements for children. This list compares 20 divorce lawyers practising in Dallas on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 20
- 9 verified licences
- 45%
- average years in practice
- 10
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Maria Zielinski
VerifiedPartner
Merritt & Quill LLP19 yrs in practiceDivorceBusinessSpeaks English, Korean
- 2
- 3
Gabriel E. Castellano
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
15 yrs in practice5.0(1)DivorceEmploymentPersonal Injury - 4
Leila Abernathy
VerifiedAssociate
Merritt & Quill LLP25 yrs in practice3.8(10)BusinessDivorceReal Estate - 5
Anika Moreau
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Hale & Vance LLP21 yrs in practice4.0(3)Estate PlanningDivorceImmigrationSpeaks English, Tagalog
- 6
Daniel K. Brennan
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Brook & Kensington LLP8 yrs in practiceDivorceBusinessCriminal Defense+1 moreSpeaks English, Arabic
- 7
- 8
Julia Moreau
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Sterling & Linden LLP26 yrs in practice4.5(3)DivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Korean
- 9
Daniel Castellano
VerifiedManaging Partner
Brook & Kensington LLP2 yrs in practice3.7(10)EmploymentDivorceImmigrationSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 10
Diego Whitaker
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Merritt & Quill LLP11 yrs in practice4.6(16)Personal InjuryBusinessDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Russian, Urdu
- 11
- 12
Mateo L. Okafor
PendingPrincipal Lawyer
Rowe Law Group10 yrs in practice3.3(25)DivorceChild CustodyFamily - 13
Laura Ellison
PendingPrincipal Lawyer
Hale & Holt LLP10 yrs in practice4.5(4)DivorceEstate PlanningFamilySpeaks English, Mandarin
- 14
- 15
Arjun S. Okafor
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Sterling & Linden LLP34 yrs in practice4.1(5)Criminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Hindi
- 16
Hugo Yilmaz
UnverifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Merritt & Quill LLP15 yrs in practice5.0(3)Child CustodyBusinessDivorce+2 more - 17
Aisha Osei
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Brook & Kensington LLPPersonal InjuryDivorceSpeaks English, Portuguese
- 18
Esther R. Lowell
UnverifiedSenior Associate
Redfern & Linden LLP14 yrs in practice4.5(1)Criminal DefenseBusinessDivorce+1 more
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Dallas legal resources
- State Bar of Texas
Find-a-lawyer directory with licence status.
- Dallas Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
Choosing a divorce lawyer
Look for someone who regularly appears in the family courts where your case will be heard, and ask how they approach negotiation versus litigation. Ask for a written fee agreement and an estimate of total cost, not only the hourly rate. If your finances are complex (a business, pensions, property abroad), ask whether the lawyer works with forensic accountants or valuers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always. Many jurisdictions allow people to file uncontested divorces themselves, but a lawyer can review the settlement so that property, pension and support terms are complete and enforceable.
How are divorce lawyers usually paid?
Most charge by the hour against an upfront retainer. Some offer fixed fees for uncontested matters. Contingency fees are generally not permitted in divorce cases.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
A summary of assets and debts, recent tax returns, any existing agreements (such as a prenuptial agreement) and a list of questions about timing, cost and strategy.