$ 450-500 per hour
Jill O'Connell
About Jill
Biography
We provide personalized attention focused on your goals. Your call will be returned when you call the office. What is important to you is important to us.
The office is a family law exclusive practice. I focus on divorce and family law issues, issues with children including child support modification and divorce. We provide personal assistance in difficult times of life.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 34 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Peace & Associates, PLLC
3212 Long Prairie Rd., Suite 200, Flower Mound, TX, 75022
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Jill O'Connell's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
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Jill O'Connell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Jill for a number of years and have had two divorce cases against her. She is an excellent attorney."
"Jill is a great family lawyer! I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She's forthright, honest, and professional. She'll treat you right. I've known her for years and am grateful to be a colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is not only very knowledgeable in the realm of family law, but she also has a cool temperament which benefits her clients and other attorneys. You cannot go wrong with Jill."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jill is a great teacher and mentor for a young attorney. I am lucky to learn from someone as experienced and successful as she is. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer! Jill is a highly experienced trial lawyer and is very knowledgeable in all her areas of practice. Her ability to navigate all the complex issues in a way most cost-effective, yet efficient, for the client is key!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jill is a great Family Law, Probate and Guardianship Attorney. She is also fantastic in the Collaborative Law Setting. She is not only one of the best in our County, but also in the state"
Brian Tackett
Divorce and separation lawyer
Brody Shanklin
Family lawyer
Patrick Wright
Family lawyer
Paul Wright
Probate lawyer
Austin Lanham
Divorce and separation lawyer
Marci Martinez
Family lawyer
Robert Ramirez
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Top 3 - Family Law Attorneys, Best of Denton County
2014
Delta Force, Denton County Bar Association
2012
Clients' Choice Award - Family Law, AVVO
1993
Barrister's Award, City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney/Owner, O'Connell Law Firm, PC
2001 - 2006
Attorney, Self-Employed
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Calabrese Associates (currently Calabrese Huff)
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Morris and Morris
1994 - 1999
Attorney, Law Office of Brad Freeman
1991 - 1993
Assistant City Prosecutor, City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2019 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasFellow
2019 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2011 - Present
Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution ProgramVolunteer Mediator
2011 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Denton County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2000 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1994 - Present
Denton County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2017 - 2018
Denton County Bar AssociationPresident
2016 - 2017
Denton County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2016 - 2017
Denton County Bar AssociationBench Bar Committee Co-Chair
2015 - 2016
Denton County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2014 - 2015
Denton County Bar AssociationBench Bar Committee
2013 - 2014
Denton County Bar AssociationCommunications Committee Chair
2012 - 2018
Denton County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2012 - 2013
Denton County Bar AssociationCommunications Committee Co-Chair
2008 - 2014
Collaborative Law Institute of TexasMember
2008 - 2010
Denton County Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
Education
1990
University of Arizona College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University Of Arizona
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Little Elm Library Series
Wills and Probate Information
2009
Little Elm Public Library Speaker
Wills Information
2009
Flower Mound Bar Association
Collaborative Law
1993
DUI VIII - A Comprehensive Seminar for all Lawyers and Judges
DUI Law in Arizona
Publications
2010
Meeting Your Interests: Collaborative Law and Other Options for Dispute Resolution
Co-Editor of book authored by Denton County Collaborative Professionals
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I stop paying if my 16 yr old has been living with me for the past year??
18 Sep 2018
Q&A
I filed an answer to my divorce no notary. His lawyer told him it will be a few weeks before they will have the final divorce is
06 Aug 2018
Q&A
What can I do if My sons father doesn't help his son financially and he works but seems to be hiding it from child support?
26 Apr 2017