Trusted Legal Representation for Family, Criminal & Estate Law in Bellaire
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan has served Bellaire families and businesses for 20+ years. We fight for your rights with experience, integrity, and results—whether you're navigating divorce, facing criminal charges, or planning your estate.
Trusted Legal Guidance
Serving Bellaire and the Surrounding Harris County Area with Dedicated Legal Expertise
Call the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC at (281) 810-9760. We have served Bellaire families and businesses for over 20 years, providing trusted legal counsel across family law, criminal defense, and estate planning. Our commitment to Bellaire residents is reflected in our deep roots in this community and our presence throughout Harris County.
The Bellaire area, nestled within Harris County, benefits from our extensive local knowledge and courtroom relationships. Family courts handle cases involving custody arrangements across multiple school districts. Criminal prosecutors handle significant case volumes. Probate courts manage estates of all sizes. Local legal knowledge and courthouse relationships are essential for effective representation.
Key aspects of our service to Bellaire:
- Representation across all Harris County courts serving Bellaire families
- Complex family law and custody matters across multiple school districts
- DWI defense and felony representation in Bellaire area courts
- Free initial consultations available—call or submit the form below
Tailored Legal Solutions for Each Client's Unique in Bellaire
While our law firm has extensive experience in family law, we understand that no two cases are the same. Bellaire families often face unique challenges involving relocation, high-net-worth asset division, business interests, and co-parenting across Harris County's vast geography, which is why we tailor our approach—whether through mediation, collaborative law, or litigation—to fit your specific circumstances. Regardless of the path your case requires, our team has the skills, knowledge, and tools to guide you from start to resolution, and we have extensive experience representing Bellaire residents in the Harris County Family District Courts, giving us valuable insight into the judges, opposing counsel, and procedures that can impact your case.
We offer comprehensive family law and estate planning services, including:
Family Law
Family Law in Bellaire: Serving Your Community's Legal Needs
In Bellaire, there are hundreds of family law matters filed every year. Harris County family courts handle high volumes of custody disputes, divorce cases, and support modifications. Bellaire's demographics—successful professionals, young families, established homeowners—create unique custody and property division challenges that require local court experience. Whether it's high-net-worth asset division, complex custody arrangements across multiple school districts in Harris County, or business succession planning tied to family transitions, Bellaire families face sophisticated legal issues. We understand these dynamics and leverage our courthouse relationships and deep knowledge of Harris County judges to achieve favorable outcomes. Bellaire residents benefit from our extensive experience in family court. We know the local procedures, the judges' preferences, and how to navigate Houston's complex multi-district court system. Your family deserves legal representation that understands both the law and your community.
Learn more about family law in specific cities:
Family Law in Bellaire
Harris County family courts handle hundreds of cases annually involving custody, divorce, and support modifications in communities like Bellaire.
Custody & Support in Bellaire
Child custody disputes often involve multiple school districts and complex support arrangements. Harris County courts apply best-interest-of-the-child standards consistently.
Criminal Cases in Bellaire
Harris County courts handle significant volumes of criminal matters. DWI arrests, property crimes, and felony charges require experienced defense representation.
DWI & Felony Defense
DWI arrests and felony charges carry serious consequences including license suspension, jail time, and permanent criminal records. Immediate legal representation is critical.
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense in Bellaire: Your Rights Protected
If you've been arrested or accused of a crime in Bellaire or Harris County, your first priority should be protecting your rights. Criminal charges—whether misdemeanor or felony—carry serious consequences: jail time, fines, permanent criminal records, and loss of employment opportunities. You need experienced criminal defense representation immediately.
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan defends individuals accused of all types of crimes in Harris County courts, including Bellaire area cases. Our criminal defense approach focuses on thorough investigation, challenging evidence, negotiating favorable plea deals, and aggressive trial representation when necessary. Harris County courts are demanding. Your defense must be proactive, strategic, and thorough. We investigate every detail, file necessary motions, and prepare for trial from day one—because we never assume the prosecutor's case is strong enough to proceed.
Estate Planning
Estate Planning in Bellaire: Protect Your Family's Future
Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. Every Bellaire resident—whether you own a home, a business, or significant investments—should have a comprehensive estate plan that protects your family and honors your wishes.
Without proper estate planning, your estate goes through probate, which is expensive, time-consuming, and public. Your family may face conflict, taxes can be unnecessarily high, and your wishes may not be respected. With strategic planning, you avoid these problems and create a legacy of security.
Bellaire professionals and families with complex assets deserve personalized estate planning. We help you build wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and asset protection strategies tailored to your family situation. We listen to your goals, explain your options clearly, and create a plan that gives you peace of mind.
Property & Assets in Bellaire
Bellaire properties and business assets require comprehensive estate planning to minimize taxes and ensure smooth wealth transfer to heirs.
Probate & Legacy Planning
Proper estate planning in Bellaire avoids probate delays, reduces costs, and preserves privacy while ensuring your legacy is protected.
Probate in Bellaire
Probate courts in Harris County handle estate administration, asset distribution, and compliance with Texas succession laws.
Guardianship Proceedings
Minor and adult guardianship cases require court approval and ongoing compliance. Professional representation ensures proper protection and administration.
Probate & Guardianship
Probate and Guardianship in Bellaire: Court-Supervised Estate Administration
Probate courts in Bellaire and surrounding Harris County handle estates of all sizes. Guardianship proceedings protect minors and incapacitated adults. These are technical, court-supervised processes requiring precise compliance with Texas law and specific court requirements. Professional guidance ensures proper administration and protects families.
Bryan Fagan guides families through probate administration, guardianship proceedings, and estate settlement across Bellaire courts. We handle the technical requirements and court filings so families can focus on the transition. Whether managing a simple estate or complex asset distribution, we provide expertise in navigating Harris County probate procedures.
Our Practice Areas
Comprehensive Legal Solutions for Every Life Challenge
Whether you’re facing a family dispute, criminal charges, or planning your estate, our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through every step.
Family Law
Trusted guidance helps families navigate divorce, custody, and support matters.
Criminal Law
Strategic defense protects your future, rights, and freedom from prosecution.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful estate planning protects assets, loved ones, wishes, and legacies.
Probate
Skilled probate counsel settles estates, resolves disputes, and preserves meaningful family legacies.
Guardianship
Experienced advocates bring clarity, care, and protection to guardianship decisions.
Adoption
Thoughtful legal guidance supports families throughout every unique path toward a successful adoption.
Personal Injury
Skilled advocates fight for medical care, compensation, and post-collision justice.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Experienced Attorneys
Whether you’re facing a family dispute, criminal charges, or planning your estate, our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through every step.
Bryan Joseph Fagan
Bryan Fagan is the Owner and Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC — one of Texas’s most recognized family law firms, with offices across Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Humble, Richmond, and beyond. A certified member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and a member of the Houston Bar Association’s Family Law Sector, Bryan has spent his career building a firm that delivers high-end family law representation to Texas families across every major market in the state. Born and raised in Atascocita in Northeast Houston, Bryan comes from a close-knit family of four siblings, including two adopted brothers. His father was an engineer and his mother was a teacher. He is the first — and only — attorney in his family.
Kimberly P. Washington
Kimberly P. Washington is the Senior Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, working directly within a firm built by Texas family law attorney Bryan Fagan. She leads a structured, strategy-driven legal representation.
With over a decade of family law experience, Kimberly plays a central role in overseeing complex divorce and custody cases — helping ensure that every case aligns with the firm’s core approach: clear strategy, strong advocacy, and better long-term outcomes for families.
Courtney Berry
Courtney Berry is the Supervising Attorney of Operations at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan —
overseeing estate planning, probate, and guardianship legal operations across the firm’s Houston
practice. Her role places her at the center of the firm’s quality control and operational excellence,
ensuring that every client matter meets the standards Bryan Fagan has built his organization around.
Beyond her oversight role, Courtney handles estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters
directly — bringing senior-level attention and operational precision to clients who need estate and
Probate work done right the first time.
Glenda Clausell
Glenda Clausell is a Supervising Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Houston Corporate headquarters, overseeing legal quality, client outcomes, and attorney operations across one of Texas’s largest family law firms. Licensed since 2008, Glenda brings 16+ years of legal experience and a firm-wide perspective to both her supervisory role and her individual client work.
Her position at the center of the firm’s operational structure means that clients working with Glenda benefit from both her personal legal experience and her oversight-level understanding of how every part of Bryan Fagan’s legal system functions.
Carrie Marquis
Carrie Marquis is a senior Houston divorce and family law attorney with more than 30 years of experience handling child custody modifications, enforcement actions, and complex property matters. With a background in accounting and finance, she brings a strategic and practical approach to resolving issues that arise after a family law order is already in place. Carrie works closely with clients to identify what needs to change, develop a path forward, and pursue outcomes that better reflect their current circumstances.
Carl J. Ritter
Carl J. Ritter is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, bringing one of the deepest legal resumes on the team to contested divorce, custody, and probate cases in Houston. With service in the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps and 10 years with the Texas Attorney General’s office, Carl has spent his career inside the legal system — from military tribunals to state court litigation.
With 35+ years of combined legal experience, Carl handles the cases that demand courtroom confidence, procedural precision, and a proven track record. His clients are families who need an attorney who has already handled thousands of cases like theirs.
Peter Sayadzad
Peter Sayadzad is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, representing Houston families in divorce, custody, and family legal matters with clear communication, honest guidance, and steady advocacy. Licensed in Texas since 2018, Peter brings a focused, client-centered approach to every case he handles.
Peter serves clients throughout Northwest Harris County — including Cypress, Spring, and The Woodlands area — from the firm’s Cypress Creek Parkway location. His commitment to honest, straightforward communication sets him apart in a field where clients often feel left in the dark.
Brittney Archie
Brittney Archie is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, focused on child custody and family law matters for Houston families. Licensed in both Texas and Arkansas, Brittney brings dedicated advocacy to parents who need their rights protected and their children’s futures secured.
Her practice centers on helping parents navigate one of the most consequential legal processes they will ever face — custody disputes — with clarity, structure, and unwavering commitment to their outcome. Working within Bryan Fagan’s system, Brittney ensures that every step of your custody case is handled correctly.
Kennisha Norman
Kennisha Norman is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, serving clients from the firm’s Houston office. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Kennisha brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to helping individuals and families resolve complex legal matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Kennisha operated her own practice, The Dabney-Norman Law Firm, for 18 years, focusing on family law and estate planning. That depth of independent practice means she brings real-world case management, negotiation experience, and deep knowledge of Harris County courts to every client she serves.
Kennisha is also a certified special education teacher — a credential that speaks to her lifelong commitment to advocacy, education, and service to others.
Delphine Maddox
Delphine Maddox is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, serving clients from the firm’s Houston office. Delphine is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate challenging legal situations with compassion, determination, and a genuine commitment to ensuring every client feels heard and represented.
From her very first internship in a juvenile court to her work in child welfare and private family law practice, Delphine has been drawn to cases where having the right advocate in your corner makes a real difference. She believes effective legal representation requires not only knowledge of the law — but empathy, clear communication, and a deep understanding of what clients are going through during the hardest moments of their lives.
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Why Bellaire Residents Choose Bryan Fagan Law Firm
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Legal Services for Bellaire and Nearby Communities
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Serving Houston & Surrounding Areas
Harris County Civil Courthouse
Hours
8 :00 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone
+713-274-8600
Address
201 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77002
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Harris County Criminal Justice Center
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone
+713-274-8680
Address
1201 Franklin St., Houston, TX 77002
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Harris County Family Law Center
Hours
8 :00 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone
+1 713 755 7300
Address
201 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77002
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