Rachel D. Li

Rachel D. Li

also known as Rachel Li, Rachel Li Law

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Plano, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

5601 Democracy Drive, Ste 140, Plano, TX

About Rachel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I understand how complicated your life can be when facing a divorce. Do you need to protect assets while preserving your right to parent your children? Do you have a high-conflict divorce or require advice on complex property division?

18 years | 450 cases

50%
Child Custody 30%

Does your pending divorce include a dispute over custody? I’ll work vigorously to insure your parental rights and interests are protected. Are you having conflicts with possession and access with your co-parent? Call me to see how I can help.

18 years | 450 cases

30%
Family 20%

More than a decade of experience focused exclusively on Family Law, which encompasses everything you love and everything you own – your family and your property. Do you need a trusted advocate to provide advice? Call me today to see how I can help!

18 years | 450 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Rache Li, PLLC

5601 Democracy Drive, Ste 140, Plano, TX, 75024

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Rachel D. Li's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by DAVID | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best ever ever

Rachel did an over the top job for me in Getting custody of my grand daughter. I live in Missouri, Not only did she fly in and come to our home to explain the process. It was as if it was just as important to her as it was for us. She always answered our calls and any questions we had. She even came... to visit My grand daughter a couple of times. If you want someone on your side. She is the person for you. She always went above and beyond for us.. Thank you Rachel. David and Jenn

Posted by Luke | April 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Terrific Lawyer - Highly Recommend!!

Rachel Li is a terrific lawyer. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, tough, effective, and compassionate advocate. I came to Rachel a couple of years ago and only wish she had been representing me all along. She helped me through a very tough legal process and salvaged ...my chances to have a positive relationship with my children. The mother of my children was engaged in a full out alienation campaign against me, fabricating allegations directed at both me and my extended family. For more than a decade, I watched judges say, “how could a mother make that up?” Rachel came to court extremely well-prepared. In her original appearance in my case, she won the first favorable judgement I had ever received. But it is not just in a courtroom that Rachel shines. In fact, that is the last resort. Rachel demonstrated an understanding of the law to the nth degree, stayed very focused on the best interests of the children, and fiercely represented my interests to co-parent them. She was able to offer terrific options for reunification counseling, outside reading to help me understand the factors in play, and a communication vehicle with the children’s mother. Upon occasion, Rachel did not pull any punches with me and things I needed to work on as well. I appreciated her refreshing candor. Rachel’s strength extends through the members of her team who are also very experienced and thorough. Her paralegal, Trechel, is particularly impressive. I felt confident that every detail of the case was noted and handled promptly and properly. Highly recommend.

Posted by Reagan | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best!

I came to Rachel in September 2013 to take over my very contentious custody modification case after firing my previous attorney. She did more the 1st day than my previous attorney did in 6 weeks. She was knowledgeable, personable, caring and honest (sometimes brutally, but that's good! That's what yo...u want in an attorney!) She does not price gouge you and she truly is in it to help her clients. She was by my side, working hard for me against my ex and his attorney (who did everything they could to try to raise my costs to drive me off the case) until the end. Before Rachel, I felt defeated in ever finding an attorney that wasn't just about making $ off you! Rachel was my 4th family law attorney in 6 years! Rachel is the only one I would ever use again or recommend to others!

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2013 | Child Custody

Rachel Li is by far the most amazing Attorney in the world. If you are looking for the VERY BEST you have found her!

I sought out Ms. Li after my husband at the time, had one day moved from using me as a physical and verbal punching bag onto our children, choking and strangling them. I left him, and needed a very competent , trustworthy, honest, and knowledgeable attorney. I found Ms. Li and realized that I had fou...nd the perfect person for the job. Throughout my whole legal process Ms. Li was extremely professional, caring, hard working, informative, understanding, courageous, and on top of all legalities my ex threw in our direction. We ended up having a jury trial, and I watched in the court room as Ms. Li battled to save mine and my 4 children's future. We won my case, and thanks to this amazing woman, my children and I have the new chance at life, I never dreamed possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney. She is of the highest caliber, moral fiber, knowledge level, and professional standing. Ms. Li stood by my side and fought with me through hell, for lack of a more appropriate phrase-for that is exactly what it was-, and defended me and my 4 children ferociously throughout. She is a true Hero! She is amazing incredible, wonderful, knowledgeable, professional, brave, wise, feisty ( in a great way), caring, honest, incredibly giving, supportive, and a truly magnificent lady. She knew about resources I would have never have heard of, and knew of some of the very best ,highly qualified professionals to work with us on my case. Ms. Li has changed my life forever by all the things she has done and accomplished for me and my children. She is willing to stand up and fight against the monsters and bullies of the world to ensure justice is done and the innocent are safe and protected. I came to Ms. Li completely broken and in serious trouble. She never quit, or gave up on my case, and throughout my whole legal process, fought harder than any attorney I have ever seen to prevail against my monster. She not only stood up, when no one that was qualified was helping, but won against one of the worst monsters, bully, and manipulatively horrible person around. If you are looking for the best attorney around, Rachel Li is the person you should go to immediately, for she is the very best person to have by your side.

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Rachel D. Li's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hilton Kong

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel Li is a great attorney. She is a specialist at family law. I have had some questions in that area, and she has always been able to steer me in the best direction to help my clients."

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Alma Benavides

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Rachel for many years and have worked with her in cases where she has represented parents in family law matters. She is a strong advocate for her clients and is thorough in her representation and preparation when attending mediation and appearing at Court hearings."

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Lisa Garza

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rachel was an opposing counsel in a case. Rachel is a tenacious advocate for her clients. Rachel is well versed on the intricate details of the case law and statutes involving the issues in her case. Rachel and her office staff are quick to respond to requests. I endorse this lawyer."

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Maria Tu

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I think the world of her. She is a good friend and a great lawyer."

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Dina Steele

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel is a very dynamic attorney. She is aggressive and never afraid to tackle a challenging case. As an active member of the Denton and Collin County Bar Associations, she has developed great relationships with her fellow attorneys and the area judges."

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Brandi Underwood

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel is a very honest and direct person, a skilled and intelligent attorney and a good friend."

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Wendy Whitt

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel is an aggressive, successful trial attorney. I recommend her to anyone facing a divorce or a child custody dispute in Collin County."

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Jeanne Huey

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Alma Benavides

Family lawyer

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Sharon Gardner-Lloyd

Child abuse lawyer

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Kimberly Killebrew

Child custody lawyer

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Lisa Garza

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2018

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Principal, The Law Office Of Rachel Li, PLLC

2008 - 2008

Associate, Law Office of L.R. Tipton, PC

Associations

2017 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2016 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation

Member

2010 - Present

Denton County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

Dallas County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Dallas Asian-American Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2020

Collin County Women Lawyers Association

President

2015 - 2018

Collin County Women Lawyers Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

High-Asset Divorce

Respondant Prevailed and Awarded Property and Assets Exceediing $1,000,000

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Education

2008

Southern Methodist University

Juris Doctor

2004

University of Texas at Dallas

B.A. in Government & Politics

Speaking Engagements

2022

Dallas Bar Assoc. FLS 2022 Bench Bar

Climb Every Mountain – Working with Your Amicus Attorney in High Conflict Custody Cases

2019

Spring 2019 - Child Protective Services CLE (04-23-2019)

CPS Case Study - 14-day Mock Trial

2019

Professional Training - Group CEU Court Orders! What Does That Mean?

2019

3rd Annual Hell on Heels CLE Conference Security Considerations in a Paperless Office

2016

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Collin County

Representing Parents in a CPS Case

2015

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Colling County

Child Advocay

2014

DAABA Quarterly Meeting Small Practice Forum

Publications

2022

Languages

Mandarin

English

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