Gary Cunha, P.C. - Waco, TX

Trusted Family Law and General Practice Representation in Waco

Since earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor University School of Law in 1997 and establishing his private practice, Gary William Cunha has dedicated his legal career to guiding Central Texas residents through complex personal and financial challenges. Operating as Gary Cunha, P.C. in downtown Waco, the firm represents individuals and families throughout McLennan County, including Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, China Spring, Lorena, and Bellmead. Clients who need to find a lawyer with deep local roots and decades of courtroom familiarity in the McLennan County District Courts turn to Mr. Cunha for practical, results-oriented counsel. His mission centers on treating every client like a member of the family rather than a case file number, delivering honest legal strategies at competitive rates.

Comprehensive Divorce, Child Custody, and Family Law Counsel

Family transitions demand a steady hand and a thorough understanding of the Texas Family Code. As seasoned divorce lawyers and child custody lawyers, Gary Cunha, P.C. assists spouses and parents through both uncontested and contested marital dissolutions. The firm works diligently to establish fair joint or sole managing conservatorship orders that prioritize the best interests of children while safeguarding parental rights. In addition to custody and visitation schedules, the practice provides skilled representation as child support lawyers, handling initial support calculations, wage withholding orders, enforcement actions, and post-decree modifications before the McLennan County courts and the IV-D Court. Mr. Cunha also assists growing families as adoption lawyers, guiding stepparents and relatives through termination of parental rights, legal adoptions, marriage annulments, and official name changes.

Wills, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, and Civil Advocacy

Beyond domestic relations, Gary Cunha, P.C. brings broad versatility across multiple areas of Texas and federal law. Licensed in all Texas state courts as well as the Eastern, Northern, and Western Federal Districts of Texas, Mr. Cunha has served twice as Vice-President and as President of the Central Texas Bankruptcy Bar. His background as bankruptcy lawyers and wills lawyers allows clients going through life transitions to protect their financial future, draft valid wills, and establish comprehensive estate planning documents. Furthermore, his extensive municipal experience as a city judge for Golinda and municipal prosecutor for Riesel and Mount Calm gives him unique insight into courtroom procedures, juvenile justice matters, and civil litigation.

Proven Legal Experience and Community Dedication

Carrying forward a family legacy in the legal profession that began with his grandfather, renowned Stanford Law graduate and prosecutor Edward Cunha, Gary William Cunha combines traditional legal craftsmanship with modern accessibility. A recipient of the 1998 Justice Norvell Memorial Award and the 2004 nominee for Judge of the 74th District Court, he is an active member of the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section, the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association, and Parents' Attorneys of Central Texas. When you need a lawyer urgently to file a protective order, respond to divorce petitions, or protect parental access, Mr. Cunha provides clear, straightforward guidance.

Primary Legal Services Offered

• Contested and uncontested divorce proceedings and marital property division
• Child custody, joint managing conservatorship, and visitation agreements
• Child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement hearings
• Stepparent adoptions, marriage annulments, and legal name changes
• Wills drafting, estate planning, and probate administration
• Consumer bankruptcy representation and debt relief counsel

Client-Centered Service in McLennan County

Choosing to hire an attorney is one of the most important decisions a person can make during a legal dispute. Gary Cunha, P.C. strives to make quality representation accessible by providing prepared intake packets, clear explanations of court standing orders, and direct attorney communication. From the initial appointment through final decree or judgment, Central Texans can rely on Gary Cunha, P.C. for principled advocacy and steadfast support.