Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Westmoreland Heights, Dallas

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 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.

Megone Trewick is Director of Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC. Licensed in Texas since 2009, she helps individuals and families with estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters. Her background in finance and earlier litigation involving property, title, probate, and related disputes gives her additional perspective when a matter involves how assets are owned, managed, or transferred.

Megone approaches planning holistically—looking beyond the documents themselves to how accounts, titles, beneficiary designations, family circumstances, and a client’s goals work together.

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 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 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.

Reneka Hayes is a Lead Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, based in Houston’s River Oaks office. With 15+ years of family law experience, she handles divorce, child custody, and complex family matters for Houston clients who need an attorney who is both battle-tested and focused on practical results.

Reneka’s approach combines strong courtroom advocacy with the clarity and communication her clients need to navigate one of the most stressful processes of their lives. She is the attorney Bryan Fagan elevates for cases that require senior-level leadership and direct client attention.

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.

Bryan Bubis is a Senior Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Fort Worth office, bringing 15+ years of family law experience, a Texas Wesleyan University law degree, and a Texas A&M University business background to divorce and custody cases in Tarrant County. He is the execution-focused senior attorney Bryan Fagan built the Fort Worth practice around.

His combination of legal training and business education makes Bryan Bubis especially effective in cases involving significant assets, business interests, or complex financial matters — cases where the ability to understand and analyze financial information is as important as legal knowledge.

Teri Estes-Hightower is a Senior Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Richmond office, bringing 20+ years of family law litigation experience, a Texas A&M School of Law degree, and admission to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to Fort Bend County families who need senior-level representation.

Her federal court admission and litigation depth make Teri one of the most credentialed family law attorneys in the Fort Bend County area. Clients who choose Teri Estes-Hightower are choosing senior-level legal expertise backed by 20+ years of courtroom presence.

Haley Knighten is the trial attorney Bryan Fagan sends his most contested, high-stakes cases to. With 19+ years of experience spanning family law and criminal trial practice, Haley has stood in front of judges and juries in the most adversarial legal settings — and brought that courtroom confidence to the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Kingwood office.

When your custody case involves parental alienation, CPS interference, protective orders, or a spouse who is prepared to fight, Haley Knighten is the attorney built for that fight. Her clients are parents who cannot afford to lose.

Teresa J. Glascoe is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Atascocita office, serving Northeast Houston families — including Humble, Kingwood, and the Lake Houston area — through divorce, custody, child support, and mediation proceedings.

A Thurgood Marshall School of Law graduate with a Wake Forest University undergraduate degree, Teresa brings academic depth and client-focused practice to every case. She is the attorney Northeast Houston families turn to when they want local experience and a team-backed approach.

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.

Ricky Whitehead is a family law attorney and certified mediator at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan,
serving Houston clients who want both strong legal advocacy and a path to practical resolution. As a
certified mediator, Ricky brings a perspective most attorneys lack — he understands what makes
settlements stick and what drives cases to unnecessary conflict.
A South Texas College of Law graduate with a background in environmental management, Ricky
approaches family law with analytical rigor and genuine empathy. Whether your case settles in
mediation or requires full litigation, he is prepared for both.

29+ years of litigation experience across family law and criminal defense to Dallas County families who need a seasoned courtroom advocate. Licensed since 1995, Deborah has spent three decades in Dallas courtrooms — building the kind of experience that only comes from trying cases year after year.

Her dual expertise in family law and criminal defense gives Deborah a strategic perspective that pure family law attorneys lack. When your divorce involves criminal allegations, protective orders with criminal dimensions, or opposing counsel using aggressive tactics, Deborah’s background is a significant advantage.

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.

Byron Shaw is the attorney Bryan Fagan routes his most complex CPS defense and high-conflict custody cases to at the Atascocita office. With 25+ years of family law experience, a background as a former CPS prosecutor, and admission to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, Byron brings a level of credentials and courtroom depth that is genuinely rare in Texas family law.

Having worked inside the CPS system as a prosecutor, Byron understands exactly how these investigations unfold, what mistakes CPS caseworkers make, and how to defend parents whose rights are at risk. When the stakes involve losing your children, Byron Shaw is the attorney you want.

Jessica Lesser is the attorney Bryan Fagan routes his most complex high-asset Dallas divorce cases to
to. With 25+ years of litigation experience, a Texas Tech University School of Law degree, and earned Cum
Laude, and Board Certification in Family Law, Jessica brings a level of credentials and case depth that is
exceptional in North Texas family law.
Her practice centers on high-asset divorce, complex property division, and business valuation in
divorce proceedings — the cases where financial complexity, significant assets, and trial-ready
advocacy intersect. Clients who choose Jessica Lesser are choosing the highest level of certified family
law expertise the firm offers.

Kiri Martin is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s River Oaks office with over 33 years of Houston family law experience. Licensed since 1992, Kiri has handled virtually every type of divorce and custody matter Houston families face — and brings that depth of experience to every case she takes.

Clients who choose Kiri Martin are choosing one of the most experienced family law attorneys in Houston. She has seen every tactic, every argument, and every courtroom dynamic. That experience becomes a strategic advantage for her clients.

Melvin Thathiah is a Dallas divorce and family law trial attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, bringing 20 years of litigation experience to contested divorce and custody cases in Dallas County. Licensed since 2005, Melvin focuses on the cases that go the distance — clients who need full courtroom representation, not just a settlement negotiator.

When a Dallas divorce becomes contested, when custody requires a judge’s decision, or when opposing counsel is prepared to fight, Melvin’s 20-year litigation background and trial-focused approach make the difference.

Jerry Boone is a probate litigation attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s River Oaks office, representing Houston families in contested estate matters — including will disputes, contested heirship proceedings, and complex probate litigation. Licensed in Texas since 2013, Jerry focuses on the cases where estate administration becomes adversarial.

When a will is being contested, a family dispute emerges over inheritance, or an executor is not fulfilling their duties, Jerry Boone provides the litigation-focused representation that contested probate requires. He handles matters that many estate planning attorneys are not equipped to litigate.

Robert Ohanesian handles probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters at the Law Office of
Bryan Fagan’s San Antonio office provides compassionate, expert legal guidance to families
navigating the legal process after loss or incapacity. A St. Mary’s University School of Law graduate,
Robert brings both technical legal skill and genuine care to every client.
Whether you are administering a loved one’s estate, planning your own, or establishing guardianship
for a family member who can no longer care for themselves, Robert provides the steady,
knowledgeable guidance San Antonio families need.

Diana Weitzel is a Dallas divorce and family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, combining 17+ years of legal experience, a Texas Wesleyan law degree, and an Executive MBA from TCU for an approach to family law that is analytically rigorous and business-minded. For clients whose divorces involve business interests, complex financials, or significant assets, Diana’s MBA background translates directly into a strategic advantage.

Licensed since 2007, Diana represents Dallas and North Texas families through divorce, custody, property division, and family law matters with both legal depth and business analytical skill that most family law attorneys simply lack.

Elizabeth Ferguson is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Austin office, specializing in guardianship, child custody, and divorce for Travis County and Central Texas families. With 10+ years of experience and hundreds of guardianship cases handled, Elizabeth is one of Austin’s most practiced guardianship attorneys.

Whether you are establishing guardianship for a minor, a special needs adult, or an incapacitated parent — or navigating a difficult custody matter — Elizabeth brings the depth of experience and the careful attention that these cases demand.

Raven Brown is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Austin office, representing
Travis County families through divorce, child custody, child support, and family legal matters with
dedicated personal advocacy.
Raven brings a genuine commitment to every client — understanding that family law cases are not just
legal matters but life-changing events. Working within Bryan Fagan’s structured legal system, she
ensures that Austin families receive both quality representation and the individual attention their cases
deserve.

Lawrence Eulette is a family law and estate planning attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Woodlands office, serving Montgomery County families in divorce, custody, estate planning, and probate matters. His dual practice in both family law and estate planning makes him uniquely suited for clients navigating multiple legal needs at once.

Whether you are going through a divorce that involves estate planning decisions, establishing custody arrangements while updating your will, or simply need comprehensive legal representation in The Woodlands area, Lawrence provides integrated legal counsel across both practice areas.

Eric Engel is a Dallas family law trial attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan with a litigation resume that sets him apart: 20+ years of practice, 30+ contested trials, over 1,000 contested motions, appellate court experience, and a 20-year history of operating his own law firm before joining Bryan Fagan’s team. When a case requires a battle-tested litigator, Eric Engel is that attorney.

His trial volume is exceptional — 30+ contested trials means Eric has been in front of Dallas County judges through the full range of family law matters. Clients who choose Eric are choosing someone who has already done this at the highest levels, repeatedly.

Meahgan Dickerson is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s River Oaks office, representing Houston clients in divorce, child custody, and family legal matters with 16+ years of dedicated experience. Licensed since 2008, Meahgan brings the depth of long-established Houston family law practice to every case.

Her practice centers on helping clients navigate divorce and custody proceedings with clarity, competence, and committed advocacy. Meahgan understands that her clients are going through one of the hardest periods of their lives — and she approaches every case with the seriousness and respect that demands.

Ronald Funari is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s San Antonio office, representing Bexar County families in divorce, custody, and family legal matters with dedicated personal advocacy.

Working within Bryan Fagan’s structured legal system, Ronald ensures that San Antonio and Bexar County families receive quality legal representation with the individual attention their cases deserve.

Keydra Jones is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Richmond office, serving Fort Bend County families in divorce and custody matters with dual Texas-New Mexico bar admission and a Thurgood Marshall School of Law degree. Her multi-state bar admission and academic credentials bring additional legal depth to the firm’s Richmond practice.

Keydra represents Richmond, Sugar Land, Katy, and Fort Bend County families with dedicated advocacy and the quality of representation that comes from training at one of Texas’s most respected law schools.

Rebecca O’Connor is an estate planning attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Austin office — and among the most distinctively credentialed estate planning attorneys in the firm. With a J.D. from Florida State University and a Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) from Boston University School of Law, Rebecca brings post-graduate tax law specialization that directly benefits clients with complex estate planning needs.

For clients whose estate planning involves trust structures, business succession, high-value estates, or tax optimization strategies, Rebecca’s LLM in Taxation is a functional advantage most Austin estate planning attorneys simply do not have.

Robert Thornton is a Dallas family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, representing Dallas County clients in divorce, custody, and family legal matters with 20+ years of litigation experience and dedicated personal advocacy.
Working within Bryan Fagan’s structured legal system, Robert brings senior litigation experience to Dallas families navigating some of the most consequential legal decisions of their lives.

Lucy “Brandy” Bramlett is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan’s Austin office, bringing 20+ years of experience in divorce and custody matters to Travis County families. One of the most experienced family law attorneys in Central Texas, Brandy has guided hundreds of Austin families through some of the hardest legal decisions of their lives.

Her depth of experience across divorce, custody, and family law means that Austin clients who choose Brandy Bramlett are choosing someone who has seen virtually every family law scenario play out in Travis County courts — and who brings that pattern recognition to every case.

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.

Natalia Maldonado is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, serving clients from the firm’s San Antonio office. Natalia brings a broad legal background and a strong commitment to advocacy, problem-solving, and community service to her practice.

Her legal experience spans family law, guardianship matters, estate planning, real estate law, and public interest advocacy. Prior to joining the firm, Natalia worked with organizations including Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and the St. Mary’s University Center for Legal and Social Justice.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Natalia has deep roots in the local community and a passion for helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most difficult legal challenges.

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.

Megan Nordyke is a Dallas family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC. With more than a decade of experience in legal aid and family law, Megan helps individuals and families navigate challenging circumstances with compassion, advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to justice.

Megan focuses on complex family law matters involving domestic and intimate partner violence, coercive control, child abuse and neglect, DFPS/CPS cases, adoption, non-parent custody, and the division of marital assets and liabilities. Her ten years of public service as a legal aid attorney give her extensive experience advocating for vulnerable individuals and families.

Craig Goralski is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s Woodlands office, bringing more than three decades of Texas family law experience. After more than thirty years as a solo practitioner, he brings deep, case-tested judgment and a steady perspective to the clients he serves. Craig is known for being honest, fair, empathetic, and intelligent, providing straightforward counsel and realistic expectations when clients are navigating emotionally charged family law matters.

Sydney Serrata is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s San Antonio office, bringing more than eight years of family law experience and a strong connection to the community she serves. Licensed in Texas since 2020, she also has appellate experience that includes filing appeals and establishing precedent within the Fourth Court of Appeals. Sydney approaches family law with compassion, loyalty, resilience, and a commitment to supporting clients through difficult transitions. She emphasizes stability for children and families, client education, and genuine empathy so individuals can better understand their circumstances and move forward with greater confidence.

Chelsea Wojcik is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s Kingwood office. Her practice focuses primarily on family law, including high-asset divorces and matters involving child custody. She also handles select estate-planning matters. Chelsea brings persistence, ambition, and careful attention to detail to her work.

Cheryl Coleman Driver practices family law, personal injury, and civil litigation at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s Richmond office. Drawing on experience in both law firm and solo-practice settings, Cheryl approaches each matter with strength, loyalty, and a sincere desire to make a positive difference in the lives of people who need help. She listens carefully, takes clients’ concerns seriously, and works to provide clear guidance as they navigate difficult or unfamiliar circumstances.

Anne Gibson is an experienced attorney with more than 26 years of legal practice. Her background includes family law, criminal defense, mediation, courtroom advocacy, and meticulous legal-document preparation. She combines extensive real-world experience with a strong academic background to provide clients with thoughtful, compassionate, and thorough representation.