Ashley Watkins McDowell

Ashley Watkins McDowell

3.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Child custody Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +2 more

8080 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1300, Dallas, TX

About Ashley

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

Establishing, enforcing and modifying child custody agreements in connection with divorce actions or independently.

40%
Divorce and Separation 35%

Representing parties in suits for divorce including division of marital assets and liabilities, claims for spousal maintenance or alimony, valuation of business interests, and establishing custody arrangements and child support obligations.

35%
Child Support 15%

Establishing, enforcing and modifying child support obligations in connection with divorce actions or independently.

15%
Adoption 5%

Representing stepparents or third parties in adopting children.

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Representing parties in negotiating and preparing equitable and enforceable premarital and postmarital agreements.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Turner McDowell PLLC

8080 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1300, Dallas, TX, 75206

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Ashley Watkins McDowell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2015

Poor Service

Ashley promised to keep charges down. Instead she threatened to withdraw constantly if funds weren't constantly replenished. She had charges for paralegals doing general secretarial work and reading emails she already charged for reading. Her fees were astronomical and work was poor. She entered stu...ff incorrectly for me and refused to correct her work or help me get it corrected which cost me terribly and my children.

Posted by John | April 15, 2014

Difficult Custody Case in Dallas Texas

My case was a child custody case. Being a Father in Texas and trying to get custody of your children seemed to be an almost impossible task. The Texas court system is NOT too favorable to giving Father's custody, even when the children want to live with their Father. Ashley was highly recommended an...d turned out to be the attorney we needed to help us successfully navigate our difficult, if not impossible, court system. She is very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. She was confident, comfortable and performed exceptionally well in court. We can't thank her enough for helping bring our family much joy and happiness. She was a life changer for our family.

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Ashley Watkins McDowell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Goodwin

Child custody lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney McDowell is an extremely, knowledgeable, and effective advocate for her clients. She is the epitome of professionalism and respected by the courts and her peers. I whole-heartedly endorse Attorney McDowell."

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Jelena Kovacevic

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Ashley. She has the ability to identify with her clients while maintaining an objective position. She is smart and has extensive experience resolving family law disputes."

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Christopher Meuse

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clinton Brown

Family lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Exceptional, intelligent, great ethics!"

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Jeff Domen

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It has been my privilege to know and work with Ashley She is an experienced litigator with a lot of common sense."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2017

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Top 50 Women Attorneys, Texas Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Lawyers in Texas, Texas Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2016

Best Lawyers, D Magazine

2016

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2015

Best Lawyers, D Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Texas Monthly

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Turner McDowell PLLC

2015 - 2017

Partner, Verner Brumley Mueller Parker

2009 - 2015

Partner, Koons Fuller

Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2015 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section

Family Law Section Board Member

2014 - Present

Annette Stewart American Inn of Court

Member

2012 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2012 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation

Member

Education

1998

St. Marys University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1998

St. Mary's University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Languages

English

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