Denise Guajardo Khoury

Denise Guajardo Khoury

also known as Kutty Guajardo Khoury Family Law, PLLC

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Mediation

7700 San Felipe St., Suite 505, Houston, TX

About Denise

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 55%

Focusing in all areas of Family Law, including the specialized area of Collaborative Law (a personalized & private approach to property division or child-related matters outside of the courtroom & public eye), Pre-Marital Agreements, Gender-Marker Changes, International (HAGUE) and Interstate (UCCJEA) custody or child support (UIFSA) disputes; Providing services in both English- and Spanish-speaking clients.

23 years

55%
Child Custody 15%

Child Custody Matters: International Hague claims; UCCJEA Interstate disputes; Collaborative Agreement - non-traditional custody agreements.

21 years

15%
Mediation 5%

Mediating in Spanish or English in all areas of Family Law.

18 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour

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

Kutty Guajardo Khoury Family Law, PLLC

7700 San Felipe St., Suite 505, Houston, TX, 77063

Kutty Guajardo Khoury Family Law, PLLC

12603 Southwest Frwy, Suite 572, Stafford, TX, 77477

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Denise Guajardo Khoury's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2022

Amazing 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 John | January 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Compassion, Calmness and Empathy

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...y to have them clean up their mistake, thinking it would be cheaper and that they would stand behind their work. I was wrong. Denise sent me a heart-felt, handwritten letter, expressing compassion and empathy for my situation. It meant a lot to me that someone else understood the mess I was in and recognized it wasn't my fault. I regret not having hired her then to help fix my mess. I truly believe Denise would have been less expensive in the long run, negotiated better outcomes for me and gotten the messes cleaned up faster. Recently I hired Denise to help me with another, more serious problem. I made a mistake and it blew up. (Nothing twisted, my ex was just really wound up.) I needed an honest assessment and compassion to help figure out what to do. On our consultation call she contacted the other attorney and was able to negotiate a reasonable agreement getting me access to my kids very quickly. I hired Denise, because she is compassionate and a calming force on me and my case. (The angrier you and your ex are, the more you're going to spend and the longer it's going to take to get to an equitable resolution.) In a short time, she was able to get me access to my kids and keep me out of court. I know I made the right choice in hiring Denise and will continue to use her anytime something comes up. My only regret is not having known her 8 years ago when my ex and I parted ways. Denise and her team are a blessing and you would be lucky to have them by your side.

Posted by Kevin | April 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Comfort in the most difficult time

Im not really sure where to begin..... from the first moment I arrive to their office I was taken care of. I had only requested information because I really wasn't sure that divorce was the route I wanted to take. They were able to break the process down for me in terms that I could understand. After... one visit I knew that if this life changing event does come up I wouldnt want anyone by my side in the process. As i have informed friends and family, this is the hardest, most heart breaking thing i have ever been through in my life. This isn't something i would wish for anyone, but if this is part of Gods plan I wouldn't recommend anyone else to help you through it. They have this special power to make you feel comfortable even when you are stressing out the most. They provide just the right words to calm you down and help you look at the situation in a better light. Im sure I probably called them more than their family did, and yet they were always happy to assist me with any concern I had. They way Denise would go out of her way to make sure I understood that no matter what, my needs mattered. She reinforced my "backbone" when I was questioning myself the most. Teresa just has this vibe about her when she speaks with you that you know things will be ok. No matter how mad you are at yourself or even if you think everything is your fault they provide the extra effort to help guide your mind to a better place during the divorce. I spoke with Gabriela the most when calling in my panic states lol, but not once was she ever irritated with me or rude about why i am always calling. She knows exactly what to say to help you while also not getting your hopes up. The only word i can think of when describing these 3 is "FAMILY". People come in go in you like but the ones you want by your side in the hard times is FAMILY. They are and will always be that for me, FAMILY. So for anyone reading this and might be feeling lost or just down on yourself, please call them. The comfort, support and desire to help make a positive out of the worst situation is truly priceless. You just need to meet them one time and you will see what I am talking about.

Posted by Donald Heckler-Martell | June 27, 2016 | Child Custody

Very Knowledgeable

I hired Denise to consult me on custody matters. She did an excellent job explaining my current order and what options were out there. She helped me fully understand how the process works and what steps I would need to take to get where I wanted. I can't thank her enough

Posted by Doug | April 21, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Above and Beyond

Denise has done a fantastic job in my divorce representation. She has been wonderful in working with the opposing council who has been extremly difficult to work with every step of the way. She is professional, experienced and has bent over backwards to protect my interest in everyway. She has gone a...bove and beyond what I expected, communicating at all hours of the day and on weekends when necessary. I am living out of the State of Texas, making the situation even more difficult for her, yet she has handled this added difficulty very well. She has been very responsive to the ever changing situation and is always concerned with the most important part of the divorce, the children! She has done everything in her power to make sure they were taken care, protected and the final outcome was as much in thier favor as possible.

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Denise Guajardo Khoury's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zara Ali

Child custody lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Herrick Sovany

Child custody lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mary Foteh

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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J. Shannon Cavers

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

Work Experience

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

Associations

2017 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Texas

Member

2011 - Present

Duchesne Academy Alumnae Association

Board Member

2011 - Present

Collaborative Family Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section

Former Executive Committee Member

2005 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court

Attorney Member

American Bar Association

Member

Houston Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2008

Mexican American Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

Houston Family Law Trial Institute

2006

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Certified Collaborative Attorney

N/A

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of St. Thomas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Inns of Court

Pre-Trial Professionalism

2010

Family Law 101

Reimbursement (Marital Property)

Languages

Spanish

English

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