Protecting your rights and your family through family law counsel and criminal defense services in East Texas.
I'm Ty Czapla, a former Houston and now East Texas attorney with western roots and a deep appreciation and respect for the power of family. I founded TLC Law, PLLC to help families traverse the often-complex legal system. I also founded this firm to represent those families, and hard-working men and women, caught up in all-too-common legal controversies.
My passion for representing hard-working families and individuals stems from my upbringing. I grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, on the sprawling high plains, roughly between Devils Tower (think Close Encounters of the Third Kind) and Yellowstone National Park. My family has always been close knit and hardworking: my Mom owns and operates two daycares and my Dad worked at a coal mine and industrial parts company before retiring. I have, despite my hardheadedness, acquired their work ethic. I also developed a great appreciation for children and the parent-child relationship, working as a teacher at my mother's daycare several summers and after-school.
After graduating with a political science degree and then a J.D. from The University of Wyoming, it was only natural that I gravitate towards a career helping children and families just like the ones I had grown to respect in my youth. After working for two years as a motions practice attorney, perfecting my research and writing skills, I began taking family law and criminal cases. These cases opened my eyes and rekindled my passion to influence families and the working-class in a positive way; through affordable legal representation individually tailored to each client.
Practice areas
misdemeanors, felonies, pre-indictment negotiations, etc.
Custody, child support and enforcement, adoptions.
Languages spoken
English
TLC Law, PLLC
112 E Line St.
Ste. 302
Tyler, TX, 75702
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2011 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 15 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | TLC Law, PLLC | 2015 - 2015 |
Landman | Tiger Stripe Resources, LLC | 2014 - 2015 |
Staff Attorney | Atlas Legal Research | 2011 - 2013 |
Extern | Second Judicial Circuit Court, Albany County, Wyoming | 2010 - 2010 |
Intern in HELP Committee | United States Senate | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Smith County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Smith County Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Lawyer Referral and Information Service | Panel Member | 2015 - Present |
American Association of Professional Landmen | N/A | |
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program | Volunteer Attorney | 2013 - 2015 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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online blog | Temporary Restraining Orders, Temporary Orders, and Protective Orders, Oh My! | 2022 |
online blog | Filing a tax return in the year of divorce | 2021 |
online blog | Explaining Common Custody Order Provisions | 2020 |
TLC Law, PLLC | Notice of Eviction: You could have a defense... | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Wyoming College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
University of Wyoming | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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TAALP Monthly Meeting | Ethical Issues in Divorce | 2022 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Eviction case | Favorable settlement |
Child Support Enforcement | Finding for client |
Bench trial (child custody) | Verdict for client |
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Kacie Czapla, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker
He is not an "in your face" super aggressive kind of lawyer, but he is a master of procedure and often finds creative solutions to complex cases. More than that he is passionate about families and children. He works with people on payment plans and is honest with clients about their chances of success. I wish all lawyers were like him.
Allen Gardner, Family Attorney on Feb 1, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ty is a highly skilled, competent litigator and lawyer that does great work for his clients. He is a worthy adversary and talented lawyer.
Eric Kolder, Family Attorney on Nov 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Walter Wright, Commercial real estate Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Raymond Mitchell, Oil and gas Attorney on Aug 26, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Ty has a keen attention to detail and a good professional approach to all of his work.
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