PRO
also known as Papa Jay, Papa
Welcome to our Avvo page. We are ready and willing to help you with whatever issues you may be facing. I am Papa, the founder and principal attorney at The Dieye Firm. The firm has been in existence since 2007 after I left Exxon Mobil's corporate law department. It was time to hang my shingle and so I did. From the very beginning of my solo career, I fell in love with family law. Although not always easy, the practice of family law can be very rewarding. There is something both humbling and rewarding about helping families navigate what is unquestionably a very difficult time in their lives. We strive to stand with our clients throughout the process, to help them navigate the process, and most importantly to make sure they fully understand what is going on.
My primary goal with all of my clients is to handle their cases in the most expeditious way. Although there are some things that are out of my control (judges, opposing counsel), we continuously work diligently to move the case along. Our clients are confident that we have their best interest at heart and we work very hard to maintain their trust and confidence. And that is one of the reasons why all of our clients have my personal cell phone number and are welcome to call me directly if they have any issues or concerns with their cases.
We have been handling family law cases for over ten years so we have the experience to help you no matter what you are going through. Please read our reviews and endorsements and if you have any additional questions, please contact us. We look forward to being of assistance.
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Practice Areas
20 years | 1,000 cases
Always
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
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17 Client Reviews
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Posted by Charles | April 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
WORST 15K EVER SPENT
I have had the opportunity to work with this lawyer for over two years, and unfortunately, my experience has been less than satisfactory. During the trial, I found him to be unprepared, often fumbling through papers and emails, and struggling to remember key details, including my name. On several occ...
Charles, honesty is crucial when writing a review. I am literally baffled by your review because I have been extremely responsive to you, scheduling calls and conferences outside business hours and on weekends just to accommodate your work schedule. And you forgot to mention many important things including the fact that after we finished our first case (which was tried to the court), you came back and re-hired me. That fact alone indicates how dishonest your review is. In any event, I wish you the very best and I sincerely hope you find peace in your heart. Take care brother, Papa
"I endorse this lawyer. I have done a few mediations with Attorney Dieye and he always comes well prepared. He is an excellent advocate for his client. He is at the courthouse all the time and he has the respect of his fellow lawyers. He has been appointed as amicus in custody cases by judges - this shows that his opinion is respected by the judges too."
"Papa is energetic, bright, dedicated, and personable. I have found him to be a valuable resource in working on litigation and appeals. His study of the law makes an extremely effective litigator."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2003
Champion Senior Appellate Competition, Tulane University Law School
2000
Nizar Ahmed Price for Excellence in International Studies, City College of New York
2000
Thomas Karis Price for Excellence in Research, City College of New York
2000
First Amendment Prize Best Essay, City College of New York
2007 - Present
Attorney, The Dieye Firm
2003 - 2006
Attorney, Exxon Mobil Corporation
2017 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers FoundationBoard Member
2016 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Literacy CommitteeCo-chair
2014 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
Brazoria County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2000 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Bachelor of Arts
2017
International Custody Issues
2016
Custody Modification
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Legal Answers
Can a divorce be started and finalized SOLELY through mediation or would the parties still have to go to court at some point?
17 Nov 2016
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15 Oct 2015