$ 400-450 per hour
also known as Kutty Guajardo Khoury Family Law, PLLC
Firm co-founder, Denise Khoury, is a skilled family law attorney with over two decades of experience in handling Texas, interstate, and international family law and divorce cases Ms. Khoury is bilingual - comfortable explaing the divorce and custody process to clients whose primary language is English or Spanish. A certified and experienced mediator, and experienced Parenting Coordinator and Amicus Attorney advocating for children's rights, she firmly believes that a final order based on an agreed settlement has a greater chance of long-term success than one determined by a judge or jury. She is also a strong proponent of parties resolving their issues through the Collaborative Law process; a successful form of Alternative Dispute Resolution, which focuses on handling sensitive family law matters in a private, custom way outside of the standard, public courthouse experience. Regardless, Ms. Khoury's experience in litigation ensures that for those cases where court involvement is unavoidable, like those involving abuse or circumstances where serious mental health struggles impact family relationships, clients know they can entrust their matter to her capable hands with confidence, knowing she will advocate with strength and compassion.
Prior to graduating from South Texas College of Law in downtown Houston, Texas, Ms. Khoury attended the University of St. Thomas where she graduated with a B.A. in International Studies and Business, with an emphasis in cultural and religious studies. Ms. Khoury is a native Houstonian with long-lasting friendships that originated from her elementary, middle school, and high school years at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart. Ms. Khoury has extended family in Latin America and the Middle East.
Ms. Khoury takes pride in the work, passion, and empathy that she provides for each client and their unique, personal, life events that led them to seek her services.
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7700 San Felipe St., Suite 505, Houston, TX, 77063
12603 Southwest Frwy, Suite 572, Stafford, TX, 77477
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Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Ms. Khoury was very knowledgeable and explained to us in detail what steps we could take with our problem, now and in the future.
Posted by Kelli | May 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I'm blessed to have found Denise & her team. Denise accomplished more in my divorce case in 6 weeks than my previous attorney had in a year. She is not only more than competent, but supportive & understanding during what is of course is a stressful time for anyone. Don't hesitate to hire her!
Posted by Ally | April 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I needed to prepare a post nuptial and a promissory note and Denise was efficient and thoughtful in her process. She was very pleasant to work with very knowledgeable and comleto and as a bonus also a very kind person. I was very grateful for her assistance in both these matters and can highl...
Posted by John | January 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Kind of long, but worth the read... I consulted with Denise about a year ago to help me figure out a mess of problems I was facing with the AG. One of which, my prior attorney made a wording error on a Termination order and they wouldn't accept it. Unfortunately, I opted to go back to my old attorne...
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Hired Mrs. Khoury for a custody modification. She and her office staff were friendly, but Mrs. Khoury’s attention to detail is terrible. She missed a very important detail, gave me terrible advice that ended up costing me a lot more money and overall I’m no better than when I started. My heart is bro...
"Denise is a fantastic mediator, she is professional and always remains neutral. All my clients have had a pleasant time working with Denise as their mediator. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend Denise. I have referred her several of my clients - and she did what she said she would do, efficiently, cost-effectively - and most importantly, to the clients' satisfaction. I will continue to rely on her expertise in family law matters."
"Mrs. Khoury is an attorney who is passionate about her clients and her cases. Especially in family law matters, when emotions of clients are high and intense, she has the ability to calm her clients, while still fighting for their best interests. I know Mrs. Khoury as a fellow attorney in the family law community, and have had a case against her, and have worked with her on cases, as well. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Denise is a superb attorney who truly cares about her clients. I attended law school with Denise and worked with her on family law and collaborative law matters over the years."
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2015 - Present
Founder and Principal, Guajardo Khoury, PC
2011 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Jenkins & Jenkins
2011 - 2014
Senior Associate Attorney, The Haston Law Firm, P.C.
2005 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Myres, Dale & Associates, P.C.
2003 - 2005
Clerk, 257th Judicial DIstrict Court of Harris County
2001 - 2002
Legal Intern, Fullbright & Jaworski
2000 - 2001
Clerk, 14th Court Of Appeals
2017 - Present
Collaborative Divorce TexasMember
2011 - Present
Duchesne Academy Alumnae AssociationBoard Member
2011 - Present
Collaborative Family LawyersMember
2011 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Collaborative Law SectionFormer Executive Committee Member
2005 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of CourtAttorney Member
Member
Member
2005 - 2008
Mexican American Bar AssociationMember
2011
2006
Certified Collaborative Attorney
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JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Pre-Trial Professionalism
2010
Reimbursement (Marital Property)
Spanish
English
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