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also known as Brandi Underwood, Brandi Michaelis
I was raised by a single mother who was a professional horse trainer. My experience barrel racing and training horses taught me that the key to success is preparation and determination. I knew that I wanted to be an attorney at a very young age, I even attempted to apply to law school at the age of twelve.
I attended high school in “the cowboy capital of Texas,” Bandera, Texas. I received a Presidential Scholarship for academic excellence upon graduation. I then attended St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, where I majored in English.
After receiving a score in the 98th percentile on the LSAT exam, I again received a Presidential Scholarship to law school. I traveled to Ft. Worth to attend law school at Texas Wesleyan University. I participated in trial advocacy, the student division of the State Bar Association, the legal fraternity Delta Theta Phi and continued barrel racing and competing competitively throughout my three years of law school. I began working in the Cooke County District Attorney’s Office during my second year of law school. As a third year law student, I obtained certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation.
I worked in private practice for a few distinguished law firms in Denton and Collin counties for several years where I defined my courtroom skills. In 2014, I opened my own practice, hoping to serve the local community with the same preparation and determination that I apply to barrel racing.
I married the love of my life, Steven, in 2008. I spend my time with my husband and son, Kreek, who both share my love of animals. I am active in several professional and personal organizations in the community. I strive to maintain honesty, compassion, strength and excellence in all endeavors.
I represent clients in Denton County, Collin County, Dallas County and Cooke County.
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P.O. Box 71, Aubrey, TX, 76227
9 Client Reviews
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Posted by Leon | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Extremely knowledgeable and professional!
Brandi was an excellent attorney to have represented me! A simple child support case ballooned into a two year fiasco, and Brandi was there for me! Her competent skills and knowledge helped keep me calm and composed throughout the case. Her insight into family law, and willingness to dig deeper, was ...
Posted by vickie | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile
Juvenile case
WE have gone back and forth with my child on several occasions and Brandi has always kept in touch made it so both my child and I understand exactly what is being done while also giving us best and worse case outcomes. Her fees are fair and shes willing to work with you to make it a smooth process. I...
Posted by Daniel | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Great Work!
Brandi did an excellent job with my uncontested divorce. Not only was she inexpensive, she clearly explained the process and ensured that all my questions were answered. She was very responsive when it came to my emails and/our phone calls. I was so pleased with her work I referred her to a friend fo...
Posted by Allen | July 02, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Client Review
I had to hire an attorney to file for divorce. I was given options in my area and after a lot of research decided to call Brandi for my case. After meeting for the first consultation I felt like I had made a sound decision for my legal representation. Through the proceedings I always knew what to ...
Posted by Michele | July 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Custody Case Resolved Successfully by Brandi Underwood
Brandi and her staff were very informative, and helpful to know what was going to happen. The timeline was very clear, and scheduling was kept promptly. Details about the court hearing were very direct, and effective. I was sure of what I was saying, and what my intent in the hearing was. This wa...
"I have known Brandi Underwood for several years now. She is a smart and compassionate attorney. Her understanding of the law is solid and she takes a very no-nonsense approach. She is also very involved with the Collin and Denton County Bar Associations, which has allowed her to develop a very good relationship with the local judges."
Family lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014 - Present
Attorney, Underwood Law Office
2011 - 2014
Associate, The Rachel Firm
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Underwood Law Office
2008 - 2009
Associate, J. E. Brownlee & Associates
2007 - 2008
Associate, Stephen Wohr & Associates
2014 - Present
Collin County Bar Association Mock Trial CommitteeMember - Judge
2014 - Present
Denton County Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice President
2013 - Present
Denton County Bench Bar CommitteeDecorations Chair
2013 - 2014
State Bar CollegeMember
2011 - 2014
Collin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2009 - 2014
Denton County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2014
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2006
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Mental Health Court Program
English
Legal Answers
My ex and I have agreed to drop back child support. Is this allowed in Texas, and if so how do we make this legal/court ordered?
01 Nov 2014
Well the process go faster for my child support case?.....also I am making low income and need to go to court?
27 Oct 2014
What is the likelihood Judge will allow me to relocate out of state with my 15 year old daughter?
20 Oct 2014