I was born in Dallas and raised in Arlington. I graduated from the University of Texas with a BA in Psychology and went straight into law school at Texas Tech. I went to law school knowing that I wanted to be a family law attorney because I enjoy working with, and helping, people.
I received my law degree, passed the bar, and began my legal career in Fort Worth. I started my practice with foster parent adoptions. I soon went to work for the Attorney General of Texas, where I worked for three years. Then I went back out on my own and reopened my family law practice in Fort Worth, Texas.
I have 4 boys who range in age from 29-9. Having experienced my own divorce a few years ago, I now have a new perspective. Having personally made it through the ordeal, and a subsequent modification, I now understand first hand the emotional turmoil that my clients go through. I believe these experiences help me relate to my clients and encourage me to be creative in my suggestions for settlement.
Practice areas
Divorces with our without children.
24 years
Includes child support, custody, divorce, adoption, visitation. Really any court case that touches the family unit, including CPS cases.
27 years
Handles child support establishment, modification and enforcement. Former state of Texas Assistant Attorney General.
27 years
Step-parent, foster parent or other adoption.
27 years
Offers simple wills and will packs.
24 years
Languages spoken
English
The Law Office of Wendy L. Hackler
2363 Hwy 287 N, Suite 108
Mansfield, TX, 76063
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1995 | 02/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
---|---|---|
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Founder/Attorney | The Law Office of Wendy L. Hackler | 2001 - 2015 |
Attorney | Attorney General's Office, Texas - Child Support Division | 1998 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Family Law Section of the Texas State Bar | Member | 2008 - Present |
Texas Family Law Foundation | Member | 2008 - Present |
Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Tarrant County Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
The College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 2002 - Present |
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 2002 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 1995 - Present |
Mentoring Committee Tarrant County Bar | Chairman | 2009 - 2010 |
Mentoring Committee Tarrant County Bar | Chairman-Elect | 2008 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Divorce Law A-Z | Filing for Divorce and Pretrial Motions | 2014 |
Divorce Law Guide from A-Z | Strategies for Effective Use of Discovery | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Texas Tech University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
University of Texas, Austin | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Mentoring Committee | How to Develop Business Effectively & Ethically | 2010 |
Mentoring Committee | Introduction to Transition to Practice Program | 2010 |
Posted by Debra
May 30, 2019
Posted by Julius
December 6, 2018
Posted by Taylor
November 16, 2018
Posted by Jesse Ramos
October 29, 2018
Posted by Ernie
April 8, 2018
Posted by anonymous
May 10, 2016
Posted by Christian
September 9, 2015
Posted by anonymous
April 23, 2015
Posted by Raymond
November 13, 2014
Posted by anonymous
November 11, 2014
Gregory Housewirth, Family Attorney on Dec 9, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Wendy does an excellent job representing her clients. In an era when so many lawyers are perceived as being in it only for themselves, Wendy truly cares about the needs of her clients.
Jerold Mitchell, Family Attorney on Jul 2, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Wendy and have come to respect her dedication and professionalism. Wendy's pragmatic and compassionate approach to resolving disputes is a benefit not only to her clients, but to the legal community as well. I endorse this lawyer.
Gregory Housewirth, Family Attorney on Dec 9, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Wendy does an excellent job representing her clients. In an era when so many lawyers are perceived as being in it only for themselves, Wendy truly cares about the needs of her clients.
Jerold Mitchell, Family Attorney on Jul 2, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Wendy and have come to respect her dedication and professionalism. Wendy's pragmatic and compassionate approach to resolving disputes is a benefit not only to her clients, but to the legal community as well. I endorse this lawyer.
Melissa Williams, Family Attorney on Nov 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She offers excellent advice on this site.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Oct 7, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cash, Check, Credit Card