Jennifer Michelle Ilarraza

Jennifer Michelle Ilarraza

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Lewisville, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

385 W. Main Street, Lewisville, TX

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 9 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2016

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 14 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2011

Associate

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Ilarraza Law, P.C.

385 W. Main Street, Lewisville, TX, 75057

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Jennifer Michelle Ilarraza's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by Mansoor Iqbal | September 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best of the best

A great law firm for Fathers' Rights and Fair Custody - strongly Recommend Jennifer and Ilarraza Law. Going through my child custody case is one of the most challenging experiences, However, I can honestly say that choosing Ilarraza Law was the best decision I made during this process. Jennifer ...and her team were not only deeply knowledgeable about family law – they were also genuinely supportive, compassionate, and extremely responsive every step of the way. What truly stood out to me was Jennifer and her team’s positive and balanced approach towards father’s rights. They strongly believe that children deserve meaningful time with single dad and the team fought extremely hard to help me secure custody of my daughter , At every single moment , Jennifer and her team treated me with the utmost respect (even during my difficult times), and made sure my voice was heard. The team at Ilarraza Law are powerful advocates who don’t just know the law – but understands the real-life impacts If you’re a parent having child custody issues, I can strongly recommend Jennifer and her team enough. They made an extremely difficult situation so much more manageable and gave me hope for a more stable future with my daughter . They are the best , knowledgeable and they know and they cares about family values and traditions, I definitely give them 100stars based of there knowledge , handling the tough situations, communication, understanding and good they treat the clients.

Posted by Micah | June 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

A True Advocate for Fathers' Rights and Fair Custody - Highly Recommend Jennifer and Ilarraza Law.

Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging experiences, especially as a father fighting for equal custody in the state of Texas. However, I can honestly say that choosing Ilarraza Law was the best decision I made during this process. Jennifer and her team were not only deeply knowledgeabl...e about family law – they were also genuinely supportive, compassionate, and extremely responsive every step of the way. What truly stood out to me was Jennifer and her team’s positive and balanced approach towards father’s rights. They strongly believe that children deserve meaningful time with both parents, and the team fought extremely hard to help me secure 50/50 custody. At every turn, Jennifer and her team treated me with the utmost respect (even during my difficult times), and made sure my voice was heard. The team at Ilarraza Law are powerful advocates who don’t just know the law – but understands the real-life impacts divorce can have on families. If you’re a parent navigating divorce or custody issues, I can recommend Jennifer and her team enough. They made an extremely difficult situation so much more manageable and gave me hope for a more stable future with my son.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Attorney Ever!

Jennifer is really amazing to work with. With great patience and compassion, she not only helped me through a very highly contested and stressful divorce... she helped me win sole custody of my kids. I could not have done it without her by my side! I highly recommend her to anyone needing a knowledge...able family law attorney who is not afraid of the courtroom.

Posted by Tiffany | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Lawyer

I was in desperate need of an attorney for a serious unfair custody battle. I was referred Jennifer Wilson from an organization called Friends of the family. I couldn’t have been more blessed to have the chance of being connected with such a fighter! With Jennifer you can trust that she will do whate...ver she needs to make sure your voice is fully heard. I wish there was more attorneys like her. Highly recommend hiring her in any family law matter.

Posted by Patricia Coleman | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Hire Ms. Wilson when winning matters! She is second to none!

Ms. Wilson is a dedicated, hard-working, and compassionate attorney who had an unwavering commitment to helping me through my divorce. She and her staff were very responsive, and made me feel like my case was as important to them as it was to me. The outcome of my case was exactly what I wanted! I hi...ghly recommend Wilson & Associates Law, P.C. if you are ever have a family law matter!

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Jennifer Michelle Ilarraza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Pfieffer

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mrs. Ilarraza is an excellent attorney who cares for her clients in the courtroom and out of it. Watching her work, and seeing her knowledge of the law unfold is something that all lawyers should aspire to be like."

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Travis Cross

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Wilson never lost sight of her client's goals and did a very wonderful job serving as an advocate for her client. Her knowledge and experience also shows with her negotiation and litigation strategies."

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Ramon Rodriguez

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer is an excellent advocate, a consummate professional, and my top choice in Denton for family law."

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Aaron Weaver

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer and I were colleagues for over a year and a half at a law firm in Manassas, Virginia. I was always impressed by the unwavering level of care, diligence, and vigor that she demonstrates while advocating for her clients. On family law matters, I could always count on her to offer sage advice when grappling with difficult issues in my own cases. Her legal acumen is matched only by her integrity and sincere care for the interests of her clients."

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Kristen Yurkowski

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Cox is an excellent attorney both inside and out of the courtroom. She zealously advocates for each and every one of her clients, to obtain the best possible result. She is an absolute pleasure to work with."

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Vanessa Reed

Family lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Cox is an outstanding attorney, who zealously advocates for her clients. She is an effective, determined, bright, and dedicated advocate. I highly recommend and endorse Ms. Cox."

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Robert Dellinger

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pia Miller

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Jennifer as a reputable attorney in the Northern Virginia community. She is very patient with her clients and dedicates both her time and expertise to achieving the best possible results."

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Belkis Plata

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top 3 Family Law Firm, Best of Denton County

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Best Divorce Law Firm, Best of Denton County

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Best Divorce Attorney, Best of Denton County

2022

Best Family Law Firm, Best of Denton County

2022

Best Law Firm, Best of Denton County

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Best of Denton County Divorce Attorney, Best of Denton County

2020

Best of Denton County Divorce Law Firm, Best of Denton County

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Best of Denton County Family Law Attorney, Best of Denton County

2019

Texas 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Texas 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Excellent Family Law Attorney, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Pro Bono Award, Emory University School of Law

2010

Emory Advocate, Emory University School of Law

2008

EPIC Grant, Emory Public Interest Committee

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Ilarraza Law, P.C.

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.

2013 - 2015

Attorney, The Reed Law Firm, PLLC

2009 - 2013

Attorney, The Law Offices of Jack D. Evans

2009 - 2010

Intern, The Georgia Innocence Project

2008 - 2010

Know Your Rights, Student Coordinator, Barton Juvenile Defender Clinic

2008 - 2010

Extern, Dekalb County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Dallas County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Dallas County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2014 - Present

Prince William County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2008 - 2009

Southern Region Black Law Students Association

Editor-in-Chief

Education

2010

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

2006

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Denton Business Before Breakfast

The Marital Relationship

2017

Business Networking International

Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR)

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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