For over fifty years, Sheryl has dedicated her legal career to helping Houston-area families navigate the complexities of divorce, child custody, and other family law matters. More than just a divorce attorney, Sheryl is a trusted child custody attorney and family lawyer who understands the profound impact these situations have on individuals and families. Like all attorneys, most clients seek out Sheryl's help when their life circumstances have created significant disruptions in their health, safety, or emotional and mental well-being. Whether the family matter relates to divorces with or without property, initial child custody arrangements or modifications, prenuptial agreements, adoptions or separation agreements, Sheryl understands how personal and unique each situation can be. Each client receives the time and attention necessary to determine the best path to follow to seek out a just and satisfactory resolution. Education Sheryl is a graduate of Memorial High School in Houston, Texas. She then attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, where she received an Associate of Arts Degree. Following her time at Stephens, she spent her junior year abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France. Upon returning to the states, Sheryl attended Sophie Newcomb College, part of Tulane University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1967...

Proudly taking divorce and family law cases out of Austin, Texas and the surrounding areas.

Proudly taking divorce and family law cases out of San Antonio, Texas and the surrounding areas.

Oiya Ali-Neely is a dedicated attorney with a strong commitment to her clients and community. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and is certified in mediation, equipping her with the skills to guide clients through complex legal situations with empathy and insight. Originally from North Carolina, Oiya has lived in several states across the U.S., gathering diverse perspectives that enhance her legal practice. In her free time, she enjoys reading romance novels, staying active at the gym, and unwinding with movies. Family is also a cornerstone of Oiya’s life—she is one of five sisters, and their bond keeps her grounded and inspired. Passionate about helping others, Oiya entered the legal field to make a meaningful difference. Her friends describe her as silly, dependable, thoughtful, and strong-willed—traits that serve her well in her legal career. Oiya also has an adventurous spirit, with plans to one day go skydiving and explore destinations around the world. An interesting fact about her? Her grandparents hail from the U.S. Virgin Islands, adding a unique layer to her cultural background. Oiya looks forward to helping clients navigate their challenges and achieve their goals with a personal, thoughtful approach to legal advocacy.

Attorney Claudia Avalos takes a highly client-focused approach in practicing law. Before she begins a case, she conducts a thorough, in-depth consultation with her clients to determine their goals. Once she has a clear view of their motivations and goals, she works tirelessly at achieving the best possible outcome for them. She makes a point of being easily accessible to clients, providing prompt communication, support, and comfort. As a negotiator, she is aggressive and devoted to getting results. In addition to her work at her firm, she has also provided pro bono legal services and has acted as a mediator.

Hello, my name is Sandra Fuentez, a divorce lawyer and family law attorney at Fuentez Law located in Magnolia, Texas. We are a dedicated family legal service serving the diverse communities of Harris and Montgomery County, Texas. This is my home and the heart of my focus as a local family law attorney. From start to finish, I serve your values, needs, and foremost objectives with energy and optimism. I will provide detailed, relevant advice and maintain a vigilant watch over your interests as we make progress in your case. I’ll learn the names and keep up with the changing situation. Above all, I’ll take the time to build rapport and earn your loyalty. Too few lawyers do that.

The Law Offices of Juan F. Hernandez, P.C. is a renowned law firm located in Laredo, TX. We’ve been serving the Laredo community for more than 25 years with unrivaled experience and industry knowledge. Attorney Hernandez is the one you’ll want to turn to for your divorce settlement, sexual harassment case, personal injury incident, and more. We assist with many practice areas to better serve our clientele and the people of Laredo. Member of the State Bar College for Over 25 Years When you become a client of ours, you’ll be treated as more than just another client. You’ll be treated as if you were our only client, meaning we’ll give you our full and undivided attention to ensure your case has a favorable outcome or that justice is served. From messy divorces to unfortunate personal injuries, we’ve represented countless people for cases of all kinds and severities. Count on our law firm that exudes the utmost professionalism, attention to detail, and experience that makes us stand apart from other firms in the region.

With 36 years of legal experience, Jane Mapes has dedicated the past 26 years to Family Law in Texas. After starting her career in real estate and personal injury law in Florida, she moved to Texas in 1996 and quickly became well-versed in the courts of Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Since joining Bailey & Galyen in 1999, she has focused exclusively on helping families navigate complex legal matters.

Attorney Cramer has more than 30 years of practice. Michael developed a statewide practice focused on litigation. His cases range from breach of contract to construction delay claims against the State of Texas. He also works with Family Law and Divorce cases. His business litigation practice includes the representation of corporations of all sizes. Michael has considerable experience in assisting corporations to avoid litigation through consultancy and risk avoidance. He counsels business owners on the best type of entity for their corporate structure and then assists the business in every step of the process from formation to contracts, collections to dissolution, and everything in between. Michael’s business law clients include construction companies, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, franchisors, owners, architects, business partners and many other entities in litigation matters. His family law clients include parents, grandparents, couples, and conservators in all areas of family law.

For over 40 years, Attorney Paul F. Wieneskie has successfully represented clients across Texas in civil appeals, municipal disputes, land use cases, and economic development matters. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of private citizens in legal challenges involving local governments, zoning, and property issues.