Lopez Lawyers - Dallas, TX
Lopez Lawyers provides authoritative family law advocacy across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Founded and led by former Dallas County 256th District Court Judge David Anthony Lopez, who brings more than thirty years of total legal and judicial experience, the firm delivers courtroom-tested representation in contested divorce, complex property division, and child custody disputes.
Judicial Insight in Dallas Family Law and Matrimonial Disputes
Navigating the dissolution of a marriage or a contested custody dispute requires legal representation with an intimate understanding of the family court system. Operating from 8204 Elmbrook Drive, Suite 242, in Dallas, Texas, Lopez Lawyers provides exceptional counsel grounded in decades of real courtroom leadership. Founding attorney David Anthony Lopez earned his finance degree from Texas Tech University before graduating from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1993, the same year he was licensed by the State Bar of Texas. After managing his own thriving law practice for thirteen years, attorney Lopez served for fifteen years as the presiding judge of the 256th Family District Court in Dallas County. Having ruled on thousands of contested family cases from 2006 to 2022, followed by serving as chief legal officer for a major litigation firm, Judge Lopez offers clients a rare perspective that few practitioners can provide. A respected member of the Texas Bar College, he understands precisely how judges analyze conflicting evidence, evaluate witness testimony, and rule on motions.
Full-Spectrum Domestic Relations Practice Areas
Whether guiding clients toward amicable settlements or presenting evidence during contentious trials, Lopez Lawyers handles every tier of Texas family litigation:
- Divorce lawyers and asset distribution: Resolving contested and uncontested divorces involving community property division, retirement accounts, family businesses, real estate portfolios, and separate property tracing.
- Child custody lawyers and conservatorship: Developing parenting plans that protect the emotional welfare of children, handling sole and joint managing conservatorship petitions, and managing complex parental relocation disputes.
- Child support lawyers and enforcement: Enforcing compliance with Texas statutory child support guidelines, securing retroactive support, and modifying existing financial orders following employment changes.
- Family mediation services: Leveraging Judge Lopez extensive background on the bench to serve as an effective mediator, helping couples reach sustainable resolutions without the financial and emotional toll of a courtroom trial.
- Domestic violence lawyers and protective orders: Filing emergency protective orders and restraining orders to safeguard victims of family violence, while defending clients against unfounded allegations.
- Prenuptial agreement lawyers and adoption: Structuring durable premarital property agreements, facilitating stepparent adoptions, and handling termination of parental rights.
Why Families Choose Lopez Lawyers
Clients seeking to find a family law attorney in Dallas benefit from the combined power of judicial experience and compassionate client care. Supported by skilled associates like attorney Melissa Loya, the firm provides seamless bilingual representation in english and spanish, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving superior legal protection in North Texas courts.
Take the First Step with a Complimentary Case Evaluation
The strategic decisions you make at the outset of a marital separation can dictate your parental rights and financial security for years to come. If you need to hire a divorce lawyer or consult a Dallas divorce lawyer, contact Lopez Lawyers today to take advantage of a free 15-minute consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the busy commercial Stemmons Corridor neighborhood in northwestern Dallas, situated just minutes away from Dallas Love Field Airport.
Building Location
The office is located in The Atrium on Elmbrook, a highly sought-after three-story brick commercial building. The property features an architecturally unique, landscaped central indoor atrium with a large skylight overhead.
Parking Details
Visitors can take advantage of complimentary surface parking directly surrounding the building, which provides ample and easy access for all clients.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 122 (Inbound); nearest stop is at Brookriver @ Hollow Brook.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk inside the main entrance and enter the beautiful landscaped central atrium. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor, and navigate the atrium corridors to find the office in Suite 242.