Dorothea Elaine Laster
About Dorothea
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 34 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2023
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
Pro Bono Attorney Award, Legal Services of North Texas
1991
Patricia-Harris Fellowship, University of Nebraska College of Law
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Hopkins-Laster Law Office
1992 - 1993
Litigation Associate, Jackson and Walker
Associations
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasLicensed Attorney
2018 - 2022
Dallas County Black Chamber of CommerceMember
2014 - 2015
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2014 - 2015
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Reversed on appeal
Dismissed, but established the right of court appointed attorneys in parental termination cases to appeal the nonpayment of their attorney's fees to the Administrative Judge pursuant to Section 26.05 of the Texas Criminal Code
Trial Court Judgment was Reversed and Remanded by the Fifth Dallas Court of Appeals. Appeal was succesful based upon the facts of client's case. Client won a new trial.
Trial Judgment of Termination was Reversed and Remanded by Fifth Dallas Court of Appeals. Appeal was successful based upon the specific facts of client's case. Client won a new trial.
Judgment from U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas for client Halupka against Defendant FedEx on claims of reverse discrimination in employment.
Education
2017
Family Law Mediator
2011
40 Hour Mediation Course
1993
LL.M - Master of Laws
1991
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1988
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Preparation of Documents
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Non custodial parent never picks up kids t on whenever does not go by the visitation schedule. Does not give advance notice
20 Jul 2024
Hi im trying to get my paperwork for my child custody
21 Jul 2024
Does my ex have to tell my that his current gf was convicted with injury to a child recklessly by omission?
17 Jul 2024