Almanzán & Dawson Law Office - El Paso, TX

Dedicated Family Law and Child Welfare Advocacy in El Paso

Family legal conflicts, custody battles, and government child welfare interventions are among the most emotionally trying challenges any family can face. Situated at 521 Texas Ave in Downtown El Paso, the Almanzán & Dawson Law Office offers compassionate, focused, and steadfast legal advocacy for parents, guardians, and children across West Texas. The firm was established by managing partners Tracy C. Almanzán and Emily K. Dawson, both former trial attorneys with the El Paso County Attorney's Office who brought their extensive child welfare litigation background into private practice.

Attorney Tracy C. Almanzán has built a distinguished career representing families in complex domestic matters, earning selection as an American Bar Association Family Law Fellow and serving as Chair of the State Bar of Texas Diversity in the Profession Commission. Partner Emily K. Dawson has served extensively as a court-certified attorney ad litem in El Paso County probate and family courts. When you need to hire a family lawyer in El Paso or defend your parental rights in a Child Protective Services (CPS) case, this dedicated practice delivers seasoned legal representation.

Comprehensive Family and Child Welfare Practice Areas

Child Welfare Law and CPS Defense

An investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS / CPS) is an immediate threat to your family. Having served as trial attorneys for the Child Protective Services unit in the County Attorney's Office, the firm's attorneys know the system from the inside. They represent parents and relatives in emergency removal hearings, service plan compliance, and parental rights termination trials, fighting tirelessly to keep families together.

Child Custody, Conservatorship, and Support

Resolving conservatorship disputes requires balanced advocacy centered on the best interests of the child. Serving as a child custody lawyer and child support lawyer, the firm assists mothers, fathers, and grandparents in establishing parenting plans, visitation schedules, custody modifications, and child support enforcement actions.

Contested and Uncontested Divorce

Ending a marriage involves complicated financial and personal decisions. As an experienced divorce lawyer, the firm represents clients through contested and uncontested divorces, resolving community property division, spousal maintenance, and debt allocation with clarity and diligence.

Guardianship and Probate Administration

As certified ad litem attorneys in El Paso statutory probate courts, the firm represents families establishing legal guardianship for incapacitated adults and special needs minors. As a knowledgeable probate lawyer, the firm also guides families through Texas probate administration, heirship determinations, and estate settlements.

Why Families Trust Almanzán & Dawson Law Office

• Former Government Trial Prosecutors: Deep insight gained from serving in the El Paso County Attorney's Office CPS unit.
• Statewide Leadership Recognitions: American Bar Association Family Law Fellowship and leadership roles in the State Bar of Texas.
• Court-Appointed Ad Litem Experience: Trusted by El Paso County judges to serve as attorney ad litem in high-conflict child welfare and probate cases.
• Bilingual Practice: Fluent English and Spanish communication ensuring every client is clearly understood.
• Child-Centered Approach: Dedicated to preserving parental bonds and safeguarding children.

If your parental rights are challenged or you are facing a family dispute, contact the Almanzán & Dawson Law Office in El Paso today to schedule a consultation.