John J. Pfister Jr.

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John J. Pfister Jr.

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Frisco, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

5300 Town & Country Boulevard, Suite 110, Frisco, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About John

Biography

Board Certified Family Law Specialist who aggressively represents clients in Collin and Denton Counties. Our motto - "Attitude is Everything"

Board Certified Family Law Specialist who aggressively represents clients in Collin and Denton Counties. We will assist you through this difficult time of your life by providing you the information you need to know. We work hard to obtain the outcome you desire.

Board Certified Family Law Specialist who aggressively represents clients in Collin and Denton Counties. We know when it comes to your children, there is no substitution for winning. We work hard to obtain the outcome you desire and to protect you and your children's interests.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 55%

All areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, modifications and enforcement actions.

34 years

55%
Family 45%

45%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-650 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Pfister Family Law

5300 Town & Country Boulevard, Suite 110, Frisco, TX, 75034

friscolawfirm.com/

Online Presence

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John J. Pfister Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason | November 20, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful Family Law Attorney

I used Mr. Pfister for my highly contested divorce. Mr. Pfister listened to my concerns, offered his professional advice and provided me with a plan of action. Mr. Pfister and his staff were very helpful throughout the entire process. We ended up with a full blown trial in Dallas County. Mr. Pfi...ster helped me, as a father, gain primary custody of my 3 minor children. For that I will be forever grateful to him and his staff.

Posted by R. Palmer | October 18, 2012 | Family

Wouldn't want anyone else...

John Pfister is by far the best Family Law Attorney in Frisco. He has represented my husband in his custody case (ongoing) as well as getting final orders in my custody case. He keeps in touch , keeps us updated, is honest and gives great advice. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of every ...Court appearance thus far. John does love a good fight (he is like a bull- he doesn't back down) and does command attention and respect, but the one thing I would never say is that he is in it for the money. The money is just a plus. He is a father himself and he genuinely cares about the children and parents that he represents. John and his staff have become more than just our "Attorney and his staff". We consider them friend's, even family. We wouldn't be where we are today (an awesome family of 6) without them. They are all blessings. If you need someone to help you fight for your rights as a parent or just protect your children, John is your guy.

Posted by John | August 05, 2010 | Family

Outstanding advocate, knows the law like nobody's business

John Pfister is the best family law attorney I've ever hired, period. He is extremely sharp-- knows the Texas Family Code so well it he must have the entire manual memorized! He knows all the deadlines, the filing procedures, pleading requirements, and what's practical in your case. Where he re...ally shines is the courtroom. John has a great command presence when arguing. At one of my last hearings he basically took over from opposing counsel as she futilely tried to explain to the judge the remaining issues that day. A lawyer I had prior to John Pfister, also board certified, mentioned John as a "fighter." That's not an understatement. Against two attorneys, one who is a top legislator in the Texas House of Reps., he cleaned their clocks. But being a fighter doesn't mean he'll want to fight war on everything, which of course costs us as clients a lot of money. He seems to want to pick the best battles, which I appreciated. I hired shadow jurors to take notes at my hearings, to give my honest, anonymous feedback. Here's what they had to say about John Pfister's performance: -- "Your lawyer is a badass. He's slammed everything head on that (opposing parent) and her lawyer asked for. He certainly knows his stuff. Good call on hiring this guy. He knows his stuff and brought up everything ("everything" is underlined 3 times) "PITTBULL!" (yes, two T's) "He is doing a great job on the issues, and keeping the judge on points" "Intelligent, competitive" "John Pfister pretty much bulldozed right over Jim Dunnam" "Professional, direct, thorough, got to the real point and heart of the matter" "Is absolutely correct about the dad wanting to be a part of his son's health & growth as well as his sickness, if or when his is ill" "Medical care arguments are completely legitimate" "Appears that Dunnam did not present much evidence against Pfister in medical care issue" "In my limited experience with him, he seemed very businesslike, and refreshingly impartial. All he is asking for are the rights made standard to any parent by law" "Chattered too much, but knew what he was talking about" "Well-versed for 1st time on case" "good job!" "Competent, knows his material. Working for the best interest of the child"

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Earl Jackson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. He is very well known and well respected. Very well versed in the law."

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Stuart Brown

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an exceptional lawyer. He is always well prepared and a strong advocate in the courtroom, which often leads to opposing counsel sending his clients wonderful settlement options. Great choice for any family law matter."

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Laura Roach

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and knows the law, and courthouse inside and out. I recommend him highly."

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Kenneth Stillman

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, tenacious, and vigorously defends and prosecutes claims of his clients. He has an excellent reputation amongst his peers. I will gladly work with him on any future cases we may have together."

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Brian Andrade

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is an excellent lawyer. I appreciate his strong advocacy skills and his ability to rise above the fray. He works hard for his clients and he always remains professional no matter what the stakes are in the case."

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Philip Moore

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Pfister is a fantastic family lawyer who knows the law and has the experience required to get favorable results for his clients in hotly contested family law matters. Assertive, not wildly aggressive. You can trust him."

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Thomas Trahan

Family lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is an aggressive attorney with years of experience in family law."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Texas Lawyer

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Pfister Family Law

2002 - 2019

Partner, Pfister, Borserine & Associate, PLLC

2000 - 2002

Owner, Pfister & Associates

1992 - 2000

Associate, Weiner, Glass & Reed, LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

Frisco Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

In re RRK

won case

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Education

1992

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Texas A&M University

B.B.A

Speaking Engagements

2022

Frisco Bar Association - 2022 CLE Seminar in Cancun

Mock Trial Presentation - Temporary Orders

Languages

English

Activity

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