Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C. - Midland, TX

Zealous Trial Advocacy for Family Law and Criminal Defense in Midland

When criminal charges threaten your freedom or family disputes jeopardize your relationship with your children, choosing seasoned trial lawyers is critical. Located at 505 North Loraine Street in Midland, Texas, Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C. has earned a stellar reputation for delivering formidable representation across Midland County, Ector County, and the surrounding Permian Basin. Founding partners Rick A. Navarrete and Christine Schwartz bring over four decades of combined courtroom experience, approaching each case with careful preparation, strategic insight, and compassionate client care.

Dedicated Family Law and Divorce Litigation

Family law conflicts require a delicate balance of emotional intelligence and aggressive legal tactics. The attorneys at Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C. recognize that divorce and custody disputes shape your family's future for years to come. Whether resolving matters through collaborative mediation or vigorously litigating contested issues before family court judges, the firm offers comprehensive counsel across divorce and family law matters:

• Contested and uncontested divorce: Resolving complex property division, oil and gas mineral valuations, executive compensation splits, and debt allocation.
• Child custody and visitation: Fighting for joint managing conservatorships, primary residency rights, and stable parenting plans that prioritize the child's best interests.
• Child support establishment and modifications: Enforcing state support guidelines and petitioning for adjustments following material changes in income.
• Supervised visitation and child safety: Structuring protective visitation orders when safety concerns, substance abuse, or domestic violence allegations arise.
• Adoption and paternity proceedings: Establishing biological fatherhood and guiding expanding families through private or stepparent adoptions.
• Protective orders: Taking immediate court action to obtain protective injunctions for victims of domestic abuse while defending against false accusations.

Formidable Criminal Defense in Texas State Courts

Facing criminal prosecution in Texas carries severe penalties, including incarceration, crippling fines, and lifelong collateral damage to your reputation. If you need a criminal defense lawyer immediately after an arrest, Rick Navarrete and Christine Schwartz provide tenacious courtroom defense. Having tried hundreds of jury and bench trials, the firm dissects police procedures, challenges illicit traffic stops, and exposes flaws in state evidence. Core criminal defense capabilities include:

• DWI and DUI defense: Challenging breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety testing procedures, and blood draw search warrants to preserve your driver's license.
• Drug crime defense: Defending clients against state charges of possession, intent to distribute, and manufacturing of controlled substances.
• Violent crimes and assault: Presenting clear evidence of self-defense in assault, aggravated assault, and family violence charges.
• Theft, burglary, and white-collar offenses: Shielding client records from damaging felony or misdemeanor convictions that harm future career prospects.
• Juvenile delinquency defense: Advocating for minors facing delinquency petitions to ensure focus remains on rehabilitation rather than penal punishment.

Why Hire Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C."

Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C. has garnered prestigious industry accolades, including recognition on the Texas Super Lawyers roster, listing among the Best Lawyers in America, and designation as one of the 10 Best Law Firms in Texas by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. With fluent Spanish language support and direct attorney communication, you are guided with dignity and respect through every stage of litigation. If you need to hire an attorney in Midland, contact Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C. today to schedule your confidential consultation.