Theresa Yoko Vaden Copeland

Theresa Yoko Vaden Copeland

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Roanoke, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

504 N. Oak Street, Suite 6, Roanoke, TX

About Theresa

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Theresa Yoko Vaden Copeland

504 N. Oak Street, Suite 6, Roanoke, TX, 76262

Law Office of Theresa Y. Copeland

400 S. Trinity Street, Decatur, TX, 76234

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Theresa Yoko Vaden Copeland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jennifer | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Made the process easy

After 20+ years of marriage I hired Mrs. Copeland to handled my divorce with also included minor children. Theresa was very informative and helped me to understand Texas law and the items we did not need to waste time arguing over. She was quick to return my calls and emails. Did a wonderful job of k...eeping me calm. She was great at handing the tougher items with the other lawyer. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Roy | January 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Knowledgeable, Attentive

Theresa gave me solid advice on the initial consult, was very helpful through the process and was prompt in answering any questions I had!

Posted by Tasha | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer!

Theresa is a very kind, caring, compassionate and personable lawyer. You can have a personal conversation with her and know that she sees you as a human being and not a paycheck, which is why I chose her to be my lawyer. She didn’t allow either of us to be bullied by my ex or his lawyer. She kept... me up to date during the divorce process without nickel and diming me. As for my settlement I had a realistic idea of how I thought the assets in our divorce would be divided and how I wished the assets would be divided. I got my wish! I was truly impressed with my settlement as were my family and friends. I highly recommend Theresa as a divorce attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer, worth every penny!

Theresa is an excellent lawyer. She was very down to earth and very realistic in what was achievable and within the limits of the law. She is compassionate and respectful to my emotions and concerns, but still had the ability to keep me on track and what the ultimate goal was. I had a very unique cas...e and she was able to handle it with care for the benefit of my children and I. She was always prompt at all meetings, phone calls, emails, and court dates. She answered all my questions truthfully and honestly.

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2017 | Child Support

Do not waste the money on the consult. She's not on your side.

We called for a 1-hr consultation that cost us $100 which she cut off after 40 minutes because she had another client appointment. We wanted an attorney to represent our concerns with a modification. She spoke down to us the entire phone call like we were trash. Since I have a bachelor's degree and I... am an office manager of a medical practice I was shocked by her rudeness. You could tell she didn't care whether we hired her or not. She kept advising we hire a "private attorney". Clearly she did not mean herself. Her charge for retainer would be $2,500 for a child support modification plus $225/hr in court. For a non- custodial parent that cares and always pays their child support she spoke to me like I was worthless. I am appalled by her entirely.

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Theresa Yoko Vaden Copeland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Fox

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent attorney and an excellent person. She knows the law and is honest and compassionate. She cares about her clients."

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Kathryn "Katie" Copeland

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Theresa is an excellent lawyer and a valuable asset in Tarrant County."

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Anne Clary

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Theresa is very knowledgeable, very intelligent and is willing to fight for her client."

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Leslie Burgoyne

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Blankenship

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Theresa whole-heartedly. She is compassionate, thorough and knowledgeable. I would have no reservation recommending her to my family and friends."

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James Foley

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable. Cares about her clients, and is committed to doing a great job. In addition to being a great lawyer she is a great person too!"

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Leticia Evans

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Pruett

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Theresa Copeland is a topnotch Texas Attorney. Theresa treats her clients and other attorneys with respect and professionalism. I have had several cases with Ms. Copeland. Sometimes we are on the same side and sometimes we are adversaries. In either case, Ms. Copeland is always a shining example of professionalism and ethics. She is always prepared and she always has the needs and best interests of children as her top priority. I endorse Ms. Copeland without reservation. As I stated earlier, she is absolutely a top notch attorney!"

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Andrew Tolchin

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Theresa Yoko Vaden Copeland for family law and estates matters too. Theresa is an experienced family lawyer who fights hard for her clients. She is smart, creative, and is very effective in divorce, custody, property division or any other family law situation. Theresa is known to be an outstanding probate attorney as well. I fully endorse Theresa Copeland."

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Patricia Baca Bennett

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Theresa is a smart and ethical attorney. I appreciate the way in which she handles herself and her cases."

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Cherami Jenkins

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Theresa is a very diligent, knowledgeable attorney and very good to work with. She fights hard for her clients and does whatever needs to be done to protect them."

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Raymond Daniel

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Theresa for several years, and have always found her to be knowledgeable about her cases and prepared for them. I would recommend her without reservation."

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Michelle Cheney

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mrs. Copeland for many years and she has always been very professional and diligent in her legal work. My office has referred work in other counties that we do not serve to Mrs. Copeland and the clients have always reported complete satisfaction."

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Donna Guion

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Copeland for many years on a professional level. Theresa is well prepared and detail oriented in presenting a clients case to the court. Ms. Copeland's clients know that she cares about their case and provides support through a very difficult time in their lives."

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Karon Rowden

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ami Decker

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. In every case I have had against Ms. Copeland, she has proven to be a excellent and competent attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and always comes to court prepared. Her level of professionalism is top notch and she is respectful of the court, opposing counsel, and the litigants."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Attorney, Fort Worth Texas Lawyer

2013

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Attorney, Texas Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Theresa Y. Copeland

2005 - 2007

Attorney, SafeHaven of Tarrant County

Associations

2014 - Present

Texas Family Lawyers

2011 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

2011 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation

2009 - Present

Tarrant County Solo and Small Firm Section

2007 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

2005 - Present

Tarrant County Bar Association

2005 - Present

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

2005 - Present

Texas Bar Association

Education

2004

Texas Wesleyan University

Speaking Engagements

2014

Advanced Year in Review

Intervening in CPS Cases

Languages

English

Activity

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