$ 350-350 per hour
A tenacious and fierce advocate, Karri Bertrand’s approach to family law embraces both the role of protector and champion, a philosophy which stems from growing up the oldest child of 10. Her passion for family law was ignited when she witnessed a close friend’s traumatizing divorce, which then fueled her through 8 years of night school to finish her undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Karri brings a unique foundation to the practice of law, having been a certified paralegal for 15 years prior to obtaining her law degree. This experience provided her with many hands-on opportunities, including trials, depositions, and mediations, as well as knowledge in handling complex legal matters reserved for more senior attorneys. Further, she assisted renowned family law appellate attorney Michelle O’Neil in her preparation and presentation of an oral argument before the Supreme Court of Texas.
As a law student, Karri received training in advocacy both in the classroom and representing clients at UNT Dallas College of Law’s Community Lawyering Center (CLC), where her achievements earned her special recognition. Because of her diverse experience and background, Karri has the unique ability to analyze family law from every angle - from client to paralegal to lawyer.
Karri graduated summa cum laude with Major Honors from the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.A. in Literary Studies. While an undergraduate, she was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Golden Key Honor Society, and on the Dean’s List. At the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law, Karri received many accolades, including appointment to the Accessible Law law review, multiple appearances on the Dean’s List, the CALI Awards for the highest grade in contracts and trial practice, and a Dean’s scholarship. Additionally, she was an inaugural appointee to the Board of Advocates for demonstrating strong advocacy skills in performance-based coursework.
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12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX, 75251
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Posted by Patty | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Karri Bertrand and her team were wonderful to work with. From the very beginning, they were professional, attentive, and easy to communicate with. They took the time to answer questions thoroughly and made sure we felt informed and supported throughout the process. Their professionalism and compas...
Posted by Kristen | December 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I used Karri for a prenup under a very tight timeline. Karri and her team had it completed, within the timeline, with zero issues! Even my new spouse was impressed! Karri was kind, respectful, efficient, and produced quality work that didn’t need redoing, saving me a lot of money. Thank you Karri and...
Posted by Sarah | December 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Karri Bertrand is an amazing lawyer. She helped support me through a difficult situation in pursuing custody of my half siblings. We are an LGBTQ+ family and I had a lot of fear around those issues and how if would affect my case but I could hear the passion in Karri’s voice on the topic and knew she...
Posted by Brandon | December 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Karri and her team are tough, knowledgeable powerhouses attorneys that are absolutely amazing at what they do.They took a horrible situation which was my divorce and literally walked me through the entire process with the best representation . They were my strength when I felt at my weakest.
Posted by Cassie | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I am forever grateful to have had the support and expertise of this amazing team during one of the most challenging times of my life. As an LGBTQIA+ individual, I felt seen and understood by their knowledgeable and compassionate approach to family law. They skillfully guided me through a messy divorc...
"I 100% endorse Karri for any family law or LGBT+ matter you may be facing. Karris is a passionate, informed, and experienced advocate that stays abreast of changes in the law and new trends. I had the pleasure of consulting with her on a complex and evolving area of law and Karri provided me with much needed insight and perspective. Great attorney!"
"Karri's clients are fiercely loyal to her based on her zealous advocacy and dedication to their cases. She has unique knowledge and many years of experience in the legal field to use to her clients' advantage."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karri is a knowledgeable, compassionate and skilled advocate that fights hard for her clients."
"I have worked with Karri on a number of contested litigation matters. Karri is a tenacious and zealous advocate for her clients while maintaining the highest level of professionalism. I endorse this lawyer."
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