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Teresa Lynn DeFord
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About Teresa
Biography
We Help You Navigate the Divorce Process to Create a New Normal for Yourself and your Family.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
Child Custody
20%
Child Support
20%
Estate Planning
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 24 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
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Teresa Lynn DeFord's Reviews
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Posted by Elizabeth | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing Family Lawyer
Through my experience both lawyers at the DeFord Law Firm made me feel confident and comfortable. They went above and beyond on achieving my goals. I truly felt like they had not only my best interest in mind, but also my children and showed compassion throughout the whole process! I would recommend ...
Posted by Kelly | March 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
The war nobody wins Divorce
Teresa did a great job of meeting my needs during the time of my divorce and child support enforcement. Her expertise and understanding helped to make difficult, time consuming legal matters manageable. I felt like I had a prized fighter on my side. She also was available with timely responses to my ...
Posted by Emily | February 06, 2015 | Family
Exactly the lawyer I needed
Let's face it, no one looks forward to needing a Family Lawyer. But when I needed one, Teresa was the right fit. We discussed our needs up front, and Teresa provided sound advice and great representation. She also respected my need not to get caught up in minor squabbles with "opposing counsel" in...
Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Teresa DeFord
Teresa genuinely cared about me as a person during my divorce. She remained calm and professional, even when I was scared of what was happening. Would use again definitely, but hope I never have to!
Posted by Nancy | March 10, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills
The Best Attorney Experience I have EVER had!
I was referred to Teresa by a mutual friend and what a great experience I had. I was creating, for the first time in my life, a will to protect my family. Teresa was immensely knowledgeable, understanding and patient as I determined how best to take care of my-self and my family. Between my office an...
Teresa Lynn DeFord's Lawyer Endorsements
"My firm is in Oklahoma and Teresa is our go to referral in the Houston area. She is very knowledgeable and cares deeply about helping her clients make a smooth transition through their life changes. Bottom line - we trust her implicitly to do a great job!"
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"I endorse Attorney DeFord, who is well-respected, very knowledgable about the law, has a well-run practice, and truly cares about her clients. I hold her in very high regard and have known her professionally since 2014."
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Teresa through a group of similarly minded family attorneys who are passionate about their clients and their practice area. She has my enthusiastic endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to observe Teresa DeFord as she assists her clients and know her to be a strong advocate for her client and a knowledgeable and skilled attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. DeFord is very knowledgable of the law. she cares about her clients and she fights to protect her client's rights."
"As a fellow estate planning attorney and Personal Family Lawyer, I know I can refer people to Teresa and they'll be given the finest planning, advice, counsel, and follow through there is. Teresa knows exactly what needs to be done to protect children and resources in an emergency and can provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing you picked the right person for the job and the job was well done!"
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Experience
Honors
2024
Best of The Woodlands - Family/Divorce Attorney, Living Magazine
2023
Best of The Woodlands - Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, Living Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers 2013, Houstonia Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney/Owner, De Ford Law Firm
2008 - 2012
Shareholder, Rathwell De Ford & Wallison, PLLC
2003 - 2008
Shareholder, Rathwell & Nizialek, P.C.
1999 - 2003
Associate, Rathwell & Nizialek, P.C.
1995 - 1999
Associate, Thompson & Knight
Associations
2016 - Present
Texas Lawyers GroupMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2015 - 2015
Executive Women's AlliancePresident
2014 - 2014
Executive Women's AlliancePresident-Elect
2013 - 2013
Executive Women's AllianceSecretary
2013 - 2014
Montgomery County League of Women VotersBoard of Directors
2010 - 2012
Woodlands Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2008 - 2012
Montgomery County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
1995
University of Houston
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
James Madison College at Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Wise Woman's Guide to Divorce
Divorce
2024
Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning
Publications
2011
Celebrity Press LLC
More than Money: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy to Your Family
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers