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 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.

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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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