Mary Dixon McKnight

Mary Dixon McKnight

4.7
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 50 years

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

2620 State St, Dallas, TX

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 40%

The world of Family Law has many faces and most are very formidable, even terrifying. Mary D. McKnight, in her 36 years of courtroom practice, has encountered every one of these faces, without turning away.

51 years

40%
Child Custody 30%

The Law Office of Mary D. McKnight has earned a reputation as one of the most effective child custody firms in Dallas. We are known among our peers as a formidable trial lawyer who takes tough cases and turns them around.

51 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

The Law Office of Mary D. McKnight has more than 40 years’ experience in dealing with these issues in settlement, trial, or if necessary on appeal.

51 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 50 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1975

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Mary D. McKnight, P.C.

2620 State St, Dallas, TX, 75204-2622

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Mary Dixon McKnight's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jerry | October 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wonderful to work with

Mary helped me to get custody of my children, who were in a bad place with their mother at the time. She was very professional, and also very easy to work with.

Posted by Bailey | December 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Forever Grateful for this AMAZING woman.

Ms. Mary literally saved my family. Protected my family. Fought fiercely for my family. No matter what obstacle was thrown in our way, she was there. ALWAYS there, and never stopped fighting for my family and myself. She is a fighter, she's intelligent beyond belief, incredibly reliable, and the most... selfless woman I've ever met. My children are safe from a drug filled, abusive individual and their family. The children are protected for the rest of their lives and will never have to remain in fear or ever be hurt by their abusers anymore. As long as I live, I will forever be grateful, and I will never stop being grateful to have her as my attorney. She has literally changed our lives, all for the better!

Posted by Miguel | December 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

The Best Divorce and Custodial Attorney Available

I have had the blessing of working with Mary D. McKnight for over 4 years, only due to my ex's continuous actions requiring enforcement and further litigation. And, although she wasn't my initial attorney, once trial was inevitable, she took on the case, even working with my previous attorney from an...other firm to ensure the best outcome for my sons and I. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking the best attorney in family law. She is unafraid and the most experienced attorney in the area. I am extremely thankful for her and her team's continued efforts on my children and I's behalf.

Posted by Brigette | December 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Most caring and sharpest sword in the arsenal

Mary McKnight and I met at the lowest point in my life, recommended highly by a colleague attorney that got thrown off my case for BS from my ex. As soon as we met (just weeks after the loss of her own husband) she reviewed my case looked up at me and smiled a smile that I would grow to look forward ...to for years. My ex kept us in court for ever and Mary stepped up to bat each time even shortly after a fall that got her a shiny new hip, nothing for between her and arguing for the utmost safety for my son. I would most definitely send everyone her direction and have, that need a warrior willing to step up and defend her clients to the hilt.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Incredible Effective Lawyer

I can not say enough good things about Mary McKnight! She fought fiercely for my son and I through a very complicated divorce that included protecting our assets and helping to sell our large family business. With her efforts we were able to turn a potentially tragic family and financial situation i...nto a good outcome for all. I am thankful every day for Mary McKnight!

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Regan Donnenfield

Child custody lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Powerful litigator in all family law matters. Respected attorney and an asset to the legal community."

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Lisa Mcknight

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Most tenacious attorney in town. Care more about her clients that any attorney I know"

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Top Lawyer, D Magazine

2002

Top Attorney, Texas Lawyer Magazine

1981

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Mary D. McKnight

1991 - 1993

Adjunct Instructor in the Trial Advocacy Program, Southern Methodist University Dedman School Of Law

Sample of Legal Cases

Hood County Case

A change of venue was obtained to another county.

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Education

1974

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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