Michelle Rene Cheney

Michelle Rene Cheney

also known as Cheney Legal, P.C., Cheney, Fernandez & Associates, P.C.

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Crandall, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

1023 W. U.S. Highway 175, Suite B, Crandall, TX

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 85%

21 years

85%
Mediation 15%

18 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michelle Rene Cheney

1023 W. U.S. Highway 175, Suite B, Crandall, TX, 75114

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Michelle Rene Cheney's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
4 star (0)
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Posted by James | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome awesome by far the best lawyer ever!!!!!

Mrs Chenney is the best of the best!! I heard how divorces can mess people up financially and emotionally, but Mr Chenney showed how she can relieve pain of stress with her direct approach!!!! She honest but fair. She provides option options and more options. Mrs Chenney and her team ...are so organized and professional. So u never feel hopeless!!! If you need help call on her (super woman lawyer) She WILL. Get results!!!

Posted by Steven and Tammy Kellner | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grandparent child custody

WOW! THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE MICHELLE! WE WERE GRANDPARENTS OF OUR YOUNG GRANDDAUGHTER WITH SO MUCH ON THE LINE WE THOUGHT IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO WIN OR EVEN COME CLOSE! ITS HAS NOW BEEN ALMOST 5 YEARS AND EVERYTHING COULDNT BE BETTER! AGAINST ALL ODDS MICHELLE FOUGHT FOR OUR FAMILY, SHE IS TRU...ELY OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL! WE LOVE YOU MICHELLE THANK YOU! RUBY IS NOW 8 AND THRIVING! THE KELLNER FAMILY❤️

Posted by Connie | May 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney! Michelle is AMAZING!

I can not say enough good about this law office. Michelle Cheney is one of the most kind-hearted and honest people I have ever met. Michelle and her team have helped our family with several family law cases over the past ten years. She has an amazing memory and attention to detail. She truely cares ...for her clients and it shows in her work, she consistently goes above and beyond until the job is done. Her rates are extremely fair for her level of expertise, in fact, she is worth much more than she charges. If you need someone to fight for the best interests of your family you have come to the right place.

Posted by Rick&Kimberly | November 21, 2012

In a sentence: Michelle Cheney is a great lawyer!

Our experience with Michelle Cheney has been wonderful. She cared about our family, listened, was always there for us, FOUGHT hard for us, and we know God blessed us with her. Many times when you need legal counsel you are just “a case” and are not given 100%, due to I’m sure heavy case loads, but ...Michelle Cheney can manage heavy case loads and still make you feel like you are her only and top priority in her busy work day. My family and I cannot say enough about her abilities. If you are in need of an attorney (ours was an adoption case) you will not be disappointed by Michelle Cheney. She was instrumental in putting our family together!!! She is hands down the BEST ATTORNEY I have ever seen.

Michelle Cheney

Replied last May 10, 2017

I can not believe how much she had grown when I saw you last. I appreciate your kind words and I hope that you and your family are doing amazing! Your family crosses my mind all the time and it was a blessing to be able to work with such amazing people.

Posted by Karina | October 7, 2012

AWESOME

Michelle was such a blessing to me. She truly took my case to heart and fought for the best interest of my child. She kept me informed throughtout the entire process and billed more than fairly (and I've had other attorneys bleed me with no action taken). This is her profession, but she also has comp...assion and will battle for you because its the right thing to do and its not just about the money... and that is hard to find.

Michelle Cheney

Replied last May 10, 2017

You are one of my favorite people ever and working with you and your family has been amazing. Hard to believe all these years later things are going well and your kiddo is just amazing!! Thanks for trusting me with your family!

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Michelle Rene Cheney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Guest

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"There are scores of attorney who practice family law, Michelle Cheney lives it. Michelle's zeal, professionalism, and encyclopedic knowledge of the family code makes her one of the best family attorneys I've ever litigated against. The highest compliment I can pay Michelle is that I refer cases to her with the utmost confidence."

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Scott Gray

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is an excellent and hard working family law attorney. She is diligent in her pursuit of her clients' interests, and she possesses the knowledge and experience to assure that her clients' interests are zealously represented."

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Carla Rankin

Mediation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Michelle for any mediation needs. She is my choice mediator, especially on highly contested divorce or modification cases that other mediators cannot get settled. She is affordable for clients, while providing excellent skills that other mediators charge triple her rates. She comes in with a plan of action, doesn't waste time and doesn't give up. I have used other mediators that have walked in with a "this case will not settle" attitude. You will never get that from Michelle! Carla S. Rankin Family Law Attorney Dallas, Texas"

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Nii Amaa Ollennu

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"If you want an attorney who will stop at nothing to see that you get everything the law will allow and has experience working with attorneys and judges around North Texas, look no further than Ms. Cheney. When it comes to family law she is the one you want in your corner!"

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Paul Schneider

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a great advocate for her clients and is always prepared and professional."

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Victoria Warner

Mediation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michelle as opposing counsel and as a mediator. She is professional, hard working, ethical, competent and a pleasure to work with. She zealously represents her clients without Rambo tactics. Her personal trials and tribulations have only served to strengthen an already strong and convicted person!!"

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Theresa Copeland

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is highly ethical and knowledgeable. She strongly advocates for her clients without losing her professionalism. Hardworking and smart."

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Jacob Thomas

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Other

"I can confidently endorse Michelle based upon her strength of character, ability to overcome adversity, and her unfailing faith. Michelle is well suited to compassionately handle any family law matter."

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Jenny Parks

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She's top notch when it comes to Family Law issues."

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Craig Jackson

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've been in a two year long battle with Michelle as my opposing counsel. She's personable (even friendly), professional, and willing to extend reasonable courtesies, while remaining perfectly willing and able to cut my legs out from underneath me in the courtroom if needed. She's one of those lawyers that I would want call on before my spouse did, if I were in need of a divorce lawyer."

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Charles Franklin

Mediation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cheney is fantastic at resolving problems and is very compassionate with her clients. FIVE STARS!"

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Brett Talley

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Corrigan

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtney Repka Wortham

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle Cheney is an experienced family law attorney who works diligently for her clients. She is one of the rare attorneys who genuinely cares for her clients and is passionate about her work."

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Erin Shinn

Unknown lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle will work hard to get you the result you want."

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Yvie Scoggins-Gamez

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michelle is an excellent lawyer and an even better person. She says what she means and means what she says. Her tenacity and knowledge of the law is unmatched. This also makes her an extremely effective mediator. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a family law matter or mediation to Michelle."

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Holly Peterson

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Work Experience

2014 - Present

President, Cheney, Fernandez & Associates, P.C.

2007 - 2014

President, Cheney Legal, P.C.

2005 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Daniel R. Strann

Associations

2011 - Present

Kaufman County Republican Woman

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

Kaufman County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Kaufman County Bar Association

President

2010 - 2013

State Bar College

Member

Education

2005

Texas Tech University

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

2001

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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