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5.0 /5.0
23 Client Reviews
$ 350-350 per hour
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Dan-Phi V. Nguyen
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About Dan-Phi
Biography
Dan-Phi is a former Assistant County Attorney with over 8 years experience in the area of Family and Child Welfare Law as a CPS Prosecutor for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Skilled in Motion Practice, Legal Writing, Discovery, Oral Advocacy, and First Chair Jury Trial Experience. He earned his post-graduate (JD) degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law (Texas Southern University) in 2010 and has been licensed to practice in the State of Texas since 2011. After departing from the County Attorney's office, he briefly worked under two reputable family law firms for a brief period of time, and learned a great deal of family law outside of the CPS realm, only to later realize that he was no longer built to work under anyone as an associate and decided to start his own law practice with the primary focus on family law and CPS defense.
Dan-Phi V. Nguyen is a native Houstonian who was born and raised in Sharpstown and Sugar Land, Texas in his younger years. He graduated from Houston Baptist University in February 2004 with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Finance. After working a few years in commercial property management and real estate, he decided to pursue a legal career and attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law. During his tenure there, he took every opportunity to participate in trial simulation events, mock trials, and moot court competitions. Dan-Phi fell in love with the courtroom since his internship with the Harris County Attorney’s Office (Child Protective Division) and developed many meaningful relationships with his mentors where he was offered the job as an Assistant County Attorney two weeks after his admission with the Texas State Bar. He has experience in CPS and family law litigation in both the family courts and juvenile courts of Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and Galveston in the counties. He was very active with TMSL Board of Advocates and has been invited every year to act as presiding judge over the mock trial competitions for TMSL’s rising lawyers in training.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
30%
Child Custody
25%
Litigation
20%
Appeals
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
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Posted by Ngan Kim | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The only attorney I trust
Dan-Phi has helped me twice, and both times resulted in an outcome I was happy with that was not easy to achieve due to the other various difficult parties involved. He is one of the best people I know as person both professionally and as someone who has grown to become a genuine friend. I am now bri...
Posted by Michael | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank y’all
Dan is a godsend with all the legal ways he tried to help with this case I don’t think anybody else could’ve done any better.
Posted by Alejandro Briceno | December 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Dedicated, Experienced, and Respectful (LGBTQ Ally)
We went to Dan, without knowing much about DFPS, the foster system, and intervening. Dan spent hours with us at a consultation listening to us and helping us navigate the process. His work led up to the adoption of our three children. I could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent our family...
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The voice you need to be heard
The work he has done has been what as need from our previous attorney. This office is without a doubt who should call when you dont have a voice and you dont know what to do or where to begin. His paralegal Carla, God bless her she was always there to offer assistance when ever we needed. She kept me...
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
CPS Case? Hire Dan-Phi!
I hired Dan-Phi to represent me in a nightmare of a CPS case, and together with the attorney he recommended for my wife, we got our son back in an agreement that did not include any participation in services or a full adversary hearing. His skill, efficiency, and intimate knowledge of DFPS and the Pr...
Dan-Phi V. Nguyen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am pleased to endorse Dan-Phi V. Nguyen for exceptional professionalism in family law. Dan-Phi's unwavering commitment to his clients and his dedication to the highest ethical standards in our field are truly commendable. He navigates complex family law cases with poise and expertise, always putting the well-being of his clients first. Dan-Phi's ability to approach emotionally charged situations with empathy and compassion sets him apart. Having collaborated with Dan-Phi on several cases, I have witnessed his exceptional attention to detail and his remarkable legal acumen. He is a tenacious advocate, consistently achieving outstanding results for his clients. His professionalism and integrity have earned him the respect of both colleagues and clients alike."
"Dan-Phi is a thorough and dedicated attorney. While we didn’t agree on everything, he was professional and courteous. A credit to our profession. I endorse this attorney."
"Attorney Nguyen is up on the very latest changes to the Texas Family Code. He is generous with his time in responding to Family Law questions. I endorse this lawyer."
"Dan Phi Nguyen is a leader in the legal community and an attorney I trust. I endorse this attorney."
Amy Dunn
Personal injury lawyer
Taly Thiessen
Family lawyer
Kevin Hunter
Child support lawyer
Vy-Vivian Nguyen
Adoption lawyer
Sarah Koong
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Co-Founder, Nguyen & Malik, PLLC
2020 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Proffitt & Associates
2020 - 2025
Owner and Managing Attorney, The Law Office of Dan-Phi V. Nguyen, PLLC
2019 - 2020
Associate Attorney, The Flowers Law Firm
2011 - 2011
Writing Law Clerk, Iruke & Uyamadu Law Firm, PLLC
2011 - 2011
Writing Law Clerk, The Mostyn Law Firm
2011 - 2019
Assistant County Attorney, Harris County Attorney Office
2010 - 2010
Pro Bono Student Attorney, Texas Southern University Legal Clinic
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Family Intervention Court
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Harris County Attorney's Office
Associations
2022 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2022 - Present
Texas Association of Family Defense AttorneysLegislative Committee Member
2011 - Present
Asian American Bar Association of HoustonGeneral Member
2011 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationGeneral Member
2011 - Present
Texas District and County Attorneys AssociationGeneral Member
2017 - 2017
National Black Law Student Association Mock TrialPresiding Judge
2016 - 2016
Helen Dawn Mock Trial CompetitionPresiding Judge
Sample of Legal Cases
Pope v. Perrault, No. 01-21-00648-CV, 2023 WL 4003516 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] June 15, 2023, no pet.)
Trial Court Judgment Reversed and Remanded for Further Proceedings
In re M.S.D.
Adoption and Name Change Granted in favor of client over the objections of DFPS
Education
2010
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2004
Houston Baptist University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2021
Texas Modern Mediation Conference #29
Modifications and Enforcements (Parts I, II, and III)
2021
Family Law Essentials - Giving Back to Your Community
Trial Techniques Using Discovery and Beyond
2021
2021 Texas Modern CLE: Victim's Webinar
CPS Case Overview and Burdens of Proof
Languages
Vietnamese
English
Activity
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26 Sep 2023