Papa Magaye Dieye

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Papa Magaye Dieye

also known as Papa Jay, Papa

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Pearland, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

12280 Broadway Street, Suite 3105, Pearland, TX

About Papa

Biography

Experienced, talented, and dedicated trial attorney. We handle all aspects of family law in Texas.

Experienced, talented, and dedicated trial attorney. We handle all aspects of family law in Texas.

Experienced, talented, and dedicated trial attorney. We handle all aspects of family law in Texas.

Experienced, talented, and dedicated trial attorney. We handle all aspects of family law in Texas.

Experienced, talented, and dedicated trial attorney. We handle all aspects of family law in Texas.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

35%
Family 35%

Our family law practice includes everything from contested and uncontested divorces, complex and high asset divorces, child custody, child support, modification, and enforcement. It also includes adoption, CPS cases, and prenuptial agreements.

20 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Child Support 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Dieye Firm, PLLC

12280 Broadway Street, Suite 3105, Pearland, TX, 77584

dieyelaw.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Papa online.

Papa Magaye Dieye's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by K. | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Divorce professional

Now having used Papa as an ongoing attorney for multiple friends family and business's. I highly recommend anyone to retain his services. Well knowledgable of the law and proceedings in a court room, he offers only the best advise and continues to maintain high standards in representing his clients.....

Posted by Larry | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great litigator

His litigating skills leaves no doubts for my wife and I. He has represented us in our divorce cases and family matters with the court. The man deals with facts and does not stand on shaky grounds. Our family case trial was a real look at what he can do. He has my two thumbs up.

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...asions, I had to remind him of the information contained within the court order. Regrettably, I cannot recommend this lawyer as I believe he is dismissive, unresponsive to clients, and appears to schedule multiple Zoom calls to deplete the retainer fee while achieving little progress. Despite my repeated reminders, he was unable to recall the details of the court order, and I found myself having to provide him with multiple reminders. In particular, I asked him if the retainer fee would cover the modification of my child support, even if it was necessary to go to court. He confirmed several times that it would be sufficient, but after three to four months, no progress had been made, and he requested an additional retainer fee to finish what he had agreed to do initially. Furthermore, I believe that this lawyer is motivated by financial gain, and he uses threatening tactics to bully clients into immediate payment. I experienced this firsthand when he became upset with me for not paying immediately, even though I required some time to gather the necessary funds. Lastly, his communication skills are inadequate, as he scheduled multiple Zoom calls and failed to show up, without providing prior notification. As a result, I was left hanging without any notice, which I found to be very unprofessional. In conclusion, based on my experience, I would advise against engaging the services of this lawyer.

Papa Dieye

Replied last April 18, 2023

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

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Papa Magaye Dieye's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sallie Godfrey

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lashon Fleming

Family lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is very professional."

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Robert Jones

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Monica Rawlins

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Papa. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Gerald Mead

Litigation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Monica Rawlins

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Thais Tellawi

Estate planning lawyer

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Gerald Mead

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, The Dieye Firm

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Exxon Mobil Corporation

Associations

2017 - Present

Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation

Board Member

2016 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Literacy Committee

Co-chair

2014 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

Brazoria County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2000 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

Education

2003

Tulane University

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

City University of New York, City College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Lawyer Forward 2017

International Custody Issues

2016

Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program

Custody Modification

Languages

English

French

Spanish

Activity

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