Paula Lock Smyth

Paula Lock Smyth

3.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Adoption

3333 Lee Parkway #600, Dallas, TX

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Modification and Enforcement

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Paula A. Lock Law Office, P.C.

3333 Lee Parkway #600, Dallas, TX, 75219

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Paula Lock Smyth's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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

Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incompetent representation.

Lock paralegal Courtney Hart is rude and unprofessional. Lock is also a very rude person. Not very good as an attorney. She always agrees with the judge, very unhelpful. I would not recommend this woman. For anything. She’s a terrible person, professionally and personally..

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Missed deadlines!

I wish I hadn’t hired her. Won in court but then lost in arbitration on enforcement due to her not filling on time with the arbitration rules!!! I hired another lawyer who was aghast at the documents she drafted and we WON our case for enforcement in court.

Posted by Steve | September 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Family Attorney In The Business!!!

MESSAGE....to whom ever reads this, especially if you are a male fighting for your NATURAL God given EQUAL RIGHT to be a father to your children! Paula Lock Smyth is THE REAL DEAL and WILL SUCCEED as your attorney! I am a haitian american male who hired Paula Lock Smyth to represent me in my divo...rce and child custody case. Upon my search I found her site which stated she is very successful representing men in divorce/custody cases. Obviously I found that comforting, understanding that family law tends overly favor mothers. Although my divorce and custody battle was finalized relatively quickly, the circumstances and potential negative outcome that loomed over this case though out the duration of the year and a half process, was a constant daily dark reminder. I'm a very positive and optimistic person but you gain true comprehension and insight of what frustration, and mental exhaustion means when you are the unfortunate people that have to experience divorce and or custody issues. I was blessed to have Paula and Courtney, her paralegal, guiding me through this headache. They never lost their cool and they reassured me that it will all work out. Well... in the 11th hour Paula pulled a rabbit out of her hat and negotiated a kings ransom of a settlement. I don't know how she did it but it was nothing short of #AMAZING! Paula #saved me from a financial mauling and most importantly negotiated 50/50 joint custody of my babes, not to mention all the additional perks/details I will not mention. Paula is simply #Amazing! To all the men and women reading this, YOU MUST SEEK OUT PAULA LOCK SMYTH, if you're looking for VICTORY. She's the BEST IN DALLAS, hands down! Don't make the mistake and go else where. But if you do...you will regret it!! No joke....Paula is a God send!

Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fails to communicate but good at billing you

Attorney fails to communicate but is really good at sending bills. Her paralegal is the one who calls and always the day before a surprise deadline. When I ask questions the paralegal responds, " I don't know. Paula is in court, or a class or we are preparing for a trial." It has been well over a yea...r. I've experienced delays and nonsense from this lawyer and her one paralegal. She's good at advertising her services. Not so good at working her caseload or serving her clients.

Posted by Rae B. | April 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

I had previously hired a lawyer that did NOT fulfill my expectations for my divorce. I needed someone who would keep me updated and guide me through this legal battle. Paula and her team have been a Godsend. I recommend Ms. Smyth 100% for everything dealing with Family Law...including Prenuptial Agre...ements.

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Gerald Tadlock

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Paula Lock Smyth. We have had a case opposite each other, and she worked hard to resolve tough issues. Paula is a great negotiator who puts her client’s interests first. Paula is also talented in the courtroom as well."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Associations

Dallas Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Collaborative Divorce Texas

Charter Member

Collaborative Law Dallas

Member

Education

1985

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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