Holly Joy Draper

Holly Joy Draper

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Child custody Lawyer at McKinney, TX
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +3 more

6401 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 80, McKinney, TX

About Holly

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Appeals 5%

Family Law Appeals including direct appeals and mandamus

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 21 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2004

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Draper Law Firm, PC

6401 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 80, McKinney, TX, 75070

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Holly Joy Draper's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by LORI D | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommend Holly Draper and The Draper Law Firm!

Our family hired Holly Draper at The Draper Law Firm for a complicated child conservatorship case. She's board certified in family law, very knowledgeable, and was compassionate throughout our legal journey. She's well regarded in the court system, both locally and at the Texas Supreme Court level. S...he was nothing short of remarkable in how she was able to successfully conclude our case in less time than we were expecting. She and her team were a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend them for any family law matter.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

WON MY MANDAMUS!!!

**Holly Draper is a phenomenal attorney and advocate.** She handled my case with care, respect, and absolutely no judgment. She was incredibly understanding, always prompt, completely honest, and extremely ethical throughout the process. Thanks to her skill and dedication, she WON my Mandamus at ...the Court of Appeals — and I couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re a parent fighting a non-parent for child custody, **HIRE HER.** Don’t look any further. She’s the attorney you want by your side.

Posted by Emily | March 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Brilliant and effective!

I have been in a high conflict custody case for 14 years now. I have had to hire multiple lawyers throughout the years and Holly Draper far exceeds any attorney I have ever hired or experienced. Hiring the wrong attorney can be extremely costly. I don’t care what the hourly rate is. If your money is ...mismanaged it can cost you significantly more than hiring a more expensive attorney who knows how to do their job quickly and effectively. I quickly received bills of what had been used in my retainer with very clear explanations of how my retainer was used. I received email updates on what she was working on with my case so I didn’t have to sit at home and stress that it was being worked on. With family law due to court room time restraints it’s important to find the most appropriate facts to present in a case. When you are concerned about your children’s well-being it can be very emotional. During my phone interviews Holly never interrupted me while I gave her details that I felt were important regarding my case. I felt heard. She then gave a clear and honest expectation of what she felt needed to be used and what I should expect as possible outcomes. During the hearing Holly showed to be fully prepared for my case. She thoroughly read all of my case documents and was prepared with appropriate case law to back up arguments. I am so beyond impressed with Holly and recommend her without hesitation. Thank you Holly for helping to keep my children safe. I will forever appreciate your attention to detail, hard work and efforts on our case.

Posted by Stacy | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent

Holly has represented me twice in a custody situation and then with a modification. The case drug out but that wasn't her fault. She did everything she could to have a decision made as quickly as possible. She always kept me in the loop and did due diligence. I can not say enough good things about Ho...lly!

Posted by Chris | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Won the Biggest Parental Rights Case in Texas History

How many family law attorneys can say they argued at the Texas Supreme Court and won? Holly Draper can say that and she took down a fancy high priced firm from the city. Holly was my attorney for about 3 years. We both wish it was a shorter term. However, Holly and her team fought for me successfully... all the way to the Texas Supreme Court. In these 3 years she was a voice of reason, clarity, and set proper expectations of the road ahead. At no point did she ever over promise and under deliver. With Holly you get a seasoned attorney and someone who has been there done that. She’s honest about your options and isn’t going to sugar coat anything. When we appeared in court, Holly was very well prepared, organized, laser focused, and knew the details of the case extremely well; she didn’t hold back in court. Holly is also an amazing writer. I was very impressed with her ability to write lengthy briefs that were on point and clear. Holly was also able to coordinate multiple outside organizations to support our position and bring light to our case. Her connections were critical. This is no easy task and navigating these waters can be a struggle. Holly and her team are also different from other attorneys. They care, they fight the good fight, and they don’t have huge egos. Save yourself the time and effort and go to Holly first.

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Holly Joy Draper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Guest

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amazing lawyer and great person."

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Brian Andrade

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Holly is an excellent attorney. We worked on a very emotional and confrontational divorce. She always maintained a professional approach and kept the client focused."

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Marcie Johnson

Family lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Holly through a professional association we both are members of. The dedication she shows towards helping her clients receive the best possible solution to their problems is impressive. She is very active in the Collin County community and I would gladly refer anyone needing counseling with family issues to go see Holly."

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Shawn Tuma

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Holly is an excellent attorney who works very hard for her clients and is very experienced in her area of the law. She takes her obligations to her clients seriously and is well respected in our legal community. I highly recommend Holly!"

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James Walk

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Holly is not only a great lawyer and trusted source for family law related issues, she truly cares about her clients and always goes the extra mile to make the best of even the toughest situations."

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John Unell

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Whenever I have questions concerning Family Law in Texas, I turn to Holly for her learned opinion and advice."

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Laura Gadness

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Holly Draper is a great family law attorney. Ms. Draper is professional, knowledgeable, and passionate. She is extremely organized, and well-regarded in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Snellings

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Holly since she graduated from law school and worked with her for several years. She is a fantastic attorney and a wonderful person as well. Holly works to understand her clients and their concerns and puts her whole heart into each and every case she takes. I highly recommend Holly to anyone looking for a family law attorney"

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Jason Burress

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I practiced law with Holly for a number of years at a large Dallas firm. Several years ago, Holly started her own firm, which focuses on family law. I have had a number of dealings with Holly since she started her own law firm. Holly is an excellent lawyer and I would trust her with any friend or client of mine."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Top 50 Up and Coming Women, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, The Draper Law Firm, PC

2004 - 2008

Associate, Hartline, Dacus, Barger, Dreyer & Kern, LLP

Associations

2020 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Law Practice Management Committee Member

2019 - Present

Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court

Member

2016 - Present

Making Your Practice Work Committee, Collin County Bar Association

Committee Member

2016 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2015 - Present

North Texas Attorney Networking

Founder

2015 - Present

Collin County Women Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Christopher John Clay

Mandamus granted

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Education

2004

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Texas Tech University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Making Your Practice Work 2017

Marketing on a Shoestring

Languages

English

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