Child Custody Attorney Near Me — Frisco DFW Region
Co-Founding Partners
Texas Bar verified. Reggie London (Texas Bar No. 24043514) and Njeri London (Texas Bar No. 24043266) are the co-founding partners of L and L Law Group, PLLC — based at 5899 Preston Rd, Suite 101 in Frisco, Texas (Collin County), with many 5-star Google reviews, and available 24/7 for criminal defense consultations.
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DFW regional custody attorney options
- Frisco/Collin County. Affluent demographics; conservative judges; family-focused community; multiple specialists
- Plano/Collin County. Similar to Frisco; strong family law bar
- McKinney/Collin County. County seat; courthouse-adjacent practices
- Allen/Collin County. Suburban family law options
- Dallas/Dallas County. Largest selection; diverse populations
- Fort Worth/Tarrant County. Substantial capacity; mid-conflict cases
- Arlington/Tarrant County. Mid-DFW options
- Denton/Denton County. Growing suburban family law
- Lewisville/Denton County. Family-focused community
- Smaller communities. Sometimes limited options; refer to nearby metro
Why local matters for custody
- County-specific procedures. Different practices among DFW counties
- Judge familiarity. Local custody judges have specific tendencies
- Custody evaluator relationships. Quality referrals to local evaluators
- Mental health professional network. Local therapists, evaluators
- Guardian ad litem familiarity. Local GAL relationships
- Local opposing counsel relationships. Negotiation effectiveness
- Court appearance convenience. Many appearances during contested custody
- School and community knowledge. Best interest factor
- Local rules. County-specific procedural variations
When to consider attorney outside immediate area
- Specialty expertise needed. Specific issue requiring specialist
- Limited local options. Smaller community
- Conflict of interest. Local attorneys conflicted out
- Privacy concerns. High-profile cases
- Best-in-class expert needed. Statewide reputation matters more
- International components. Cross-border issues
- Combined criminal-civil work. Attorney handling both
Costs of attorney outside area:
- Travel time billed
- Reduced local court familiarity
- Less network access
- Convenience tradeoff for expertise
Search strategies
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization. tbls.org family law specialists by county
- State Bar of Texas referral. Texas Bar lawyer referral
- County bar associations. Local bar lawyer referral services
- Avvo, Super Lawyers directories. With verified reviews
- Google "child custody attorney near me"
- Recommendations from professionals. Therapists, accountants, other attorneys
- Personal recommendations. From those in similar situations
- Initial consultations. 3+ attorneys typically before deciding
Frisco-specific considerations
- Collin County family courts. 380th, 219th, 416th districts and others
- Affluent demographic. Complex assets common
- Conservative judicial leaning. Compared to Dallas County
- Family-focused community. Custody cases prominent
- Specialty practitioners. Multiple board certified options
- School district considerations. Different districts for relocations
- Geographic restriction patterns. Typical in Collin County orders
Texas Penalty Group 3 Charges by Weight
| Weight | Offense | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Under 28 g | Class A misdemeanor | Up to 1 year county jail + $4,000 |
| 28-200 g | 3rd degree felony | 2-10 years |
| 200-400 g | 2nd degree felony | 2-20 years |
| 400 g+ | 1st degree enhanced | 5-99 years/life + $100K |
Have a Texas legal question?
Call L and L Law Group for a free, confidential consultation. We handle criminal defense across Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties.
Call (972) 370-5060In our practice defending Texas criminal cases, we have represented clients in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant County criminal courts on the full Texas Penal Code and Health & Safety Code spectrum. Reggie's prosecutor background in Dallas County means we know the State's evidentiary playbook; Njeri's trial-trained motion practice anchors the suppression-driven defense work.
Key Legal Terms
- Penalty Group
- Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.102-481.105 classification of controlled substances by abuse potential and accepted medical use. Determines weight tiers and punishment ranges.
- Article 38.23
- Texas Code of Criminal Procedure exclusionary rule. Evidence obtained in violation of any federal or Texas constitutional or statutory provision is inadmissible against the accused.
- Aggregation
- Texas H&S § 481.002(5) rule that the total weight of any controlled substance, including adulterants and dilutants, counts toward the offense weight tier.
- 3g Offense
- CCP Article 42A.054 list of offenses ineligible for judicial probation and requiring 50% sentence served before parole eligibility (formerly Article 42.12 § 3g).
- Pretrial Diversion
- Pre-charge alternative under CCP Article 32.02 in which the prosecution agrees to dismiss charges upon successful completion of conditions (counseling, community service, restitution).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a child custody attorney in Frisco TX?
Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Collin County family law specialists, State Bar of Texas referral, Collin County Bar Association, online directories with verified reviews, recommendations from mental health professionals and other attorneys.
Should I hire custody attorney in my county?
Generally yes — local court familiarity, judge knowledge, custody evaluator relationships, mental health professional networks, opposing counsel relationships, court appearance convenience all matter. Same-county usually optimal for custody cases.
Are Collin County custody cases different from Dallas County?
Similar procedural framework. Collin County (Frisco, Plano) tends toward more conservative judges, affluent demographics, family-focused community, complex assets. Dallas County more diverse populations, broader case types, more comprehensive court services. Filing in county of residence.
How much does a child custody attorney cost in DFW?
Hourly $300-$700+ for experienced custody attorneys. Initial retainer $5,000-$15,000+. Uncontested custody $2,000-$5,000. Contested custody $15,000-$50,000+. High-conflict $50,000-$200,000+.
What's the difference between custody and divorce attorneys?
Many attorneys handle both. Custody specialists have specific expertise: contested custody experience, trial experience, custody evaluator relationships, cross-examination skill. Custody cases sometimes more contested than property division in divorces.
