Craig M. Fowler

Craig M. Fowler

4.2
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 60 years

Family Lawyer at Denton,, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Wills & Living Wills, Probate

1517 Centre Place Ste. 300, Denton,, TX

About Craig

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Family Law, including adoption, alimony,divorce, child custody, , modification, high net worh property cases, pre-marital, post marital property agreements, non-marital cohabitation agreements

51 years

80%
Mediation 10%

Private Judge and Mediation: 12 Years experience as a family court judge

43 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

durable power of attorney, medical power of attorney, directive to physicians; probate

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 60 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1965

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Holmes, Diggs & Eames

1517 Centre Place Ste. 300, Denton,, TX, 76205

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Craig M. Fowler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody

Posted by Robin | April 06, 2014 | Child Custody

He Fought & Won My Very Difficult Custody Case

I honestly never write reviews regarding anything, especially when I have 4 children that take most of my time & attention, but with my most recent experience with Mr. Fowler, I feel it is much deserved. Mr. Fowler, I cannot express enough gratitude & thankfulness towards you for all the hard wor...k you put into my case. On April 4th 2014, after a long intensely difficult battle I had endured, I finally walked out in victory today. I couldn't have done it without you. I had burnt through 4 other attorneys throughout the years that seemed to never have carried enough knowledge, expertise, professionalism, caring, will & determination to fight for my daughter...but you did and because of that we prevailed today. You worked diligently with me on my case & never gave up. You consistently had everything planned out, ready to go & always thought ahead. I honestly never had any trust and/or faith in a attorney before...until I met you. I look up to you not only as my legal counsel but that you stood beside me and my daughter like we were family, which is something I couldn't say about any other attorney I have ever known. Please accept my everlasting appreciation. I will never be able to thank you enough for everything you've done for me Mr. Fowler....and most importantly, believing in me. Anyone that you represent currently or in the future will be beyond blessed to have you on their side...I mean that from the bottom of my heart, I will truly miss you dearly. If you are looking for a very tough, truthful, committed to working hard & exceedingly experienced attorney then I 100% HIGHLY recommend Mr. Fowler. Even if you've had bad experiences in the past with attorneys, Mr. Fowler will totally change your view and prove to you through his expertise when fighting by your side even through the hardest of battles such as mine was, will give you more confidence than any other attorney you have ever worked with before. On a scale, he is a million plus.

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Craig M. Fowler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Craig. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Morris

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Craig Fowler is a tough, experienced, and intelligent attorney. His understanding of the law from years of practice and as a family court judge, is invaluable to any family law matter."

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Mark Mayer

Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Craig's knowledge and expertise is second to none. An incredible attorney with a broad range of experience."

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Mark Scroggins

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Craig is an absolute wealth of knowledge in all things family law. I have had the pleasure of going to trial with him and he has been a huge asset to our trial team. Craig also brings an ability to think outside of the box which few family lawyers possess. I whole-heartedly endorse Craig and will continue to associate him in on many of my family law cases."

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Michelle O'Neil

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Craig Fowler brings experience and gravitas to any case he is involved in."

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Carl Gunnstaks

Mediation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a highly respected former District Court Judge and now sucessful mediator."

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John Fowler

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Few people can match the experience of Craig Fowler in the area of family law, divorce and child custody matters. He is capable of handling any type of family matter, and highly effective in dealing with complex marital property issues and complex child custody issues. I highly recommend him!"

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John Polk

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Judge Fowler on family law matters and he is very diligent, thorough, knowledgeable, and sincerely wants to help clients make their way through their times of hardship. I also think he is a wonderful mediator and have called upon him to mediate even the most challenging of cases with great success."

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Virginia Hammerle

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is an expert in the area of family law. He is an experienced and well-known mediator. His courtroom demeanour and knowledge-base is superior. I highly recommend him."

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Elizabeth Branch

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Craig Fowler is a compassionate and kind human being. Those qualities serve him well with his clients as he is sensitive to their needs while advocating on their behalf. Additionally, Mr. Fowler uses his years on the bench to craft inventive mediated settlement agreements to resolve issues for families in conflict."

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Mark Scroggins

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Mark Mayer

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Carl Gunnstaks

Family lawyer

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John Polk

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Elizabeth Branch

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Virginia Hammerle

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2003

Distinguished Judicial Pro Bono Service, Dallas Bar Association

2001

Outstanding Judicial Pro Bono Service, Dallas Bar Association

1986

Meritorious Pro Bono Service Award, Dallas Bar Association

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Hammerle Finley Law Firm

1998 - 2007

Family Court District Judge, 255th District Court, Dallas County

Associations

2000 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2000 - Present

American Inns of Court

President

2000 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2000 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

1965 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EDDOWES V. OSWALD

Injunction granted by trial court.

GMC SUPERIOR TRUCKS, INC V. IRVING BANK & TRUST CO

Affirmed

HAMMOND V. City of Dallas

Affirmed

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Education

1965

University of Houston

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

N/A

Texas Christian University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1998

View From the Bench

Family Law

1991

Mediation in the Family Courts

Mediation

1989

Handling Pre-judgment Custody, Attachment, Abuse and Threats to Child

Family Law

Publications

2012

Aspatore Inside the Minds: Strategies for Family Law in Texas

Languages

English

Activity

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