Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Dallas, TX

Newsletters

• Article written about a lawsuit against a local police department that used excessive force to detain an ill elderly woman. The case was handled pro bono. , Cops Accused of Overkill on Sick Women, Constitutional, Use Of Force
• Article written about a lawsuit as a young lawyer where I assisted a FM police officer prosecute his suit against a lawfirm that had made a critical error in his case. , Former FMPD Officer Seeks Justice, Family Law, Legal Negligence
• Article about Balekian Hayes, PLLC and how the company originated. The article details my personal connection to the industry and how I can relate to my clients on a personal level. , Meet Kris Balekian Hayes of Balekian Hayes PLLC, Family Law
• Balekian Hayes, PLLC hosted a movie event in 2019 wherein each CASA worker could bring children that were in the care of Texas Dept of Family and Protective Services to a free showing of Avengers- End Game with snacks and prizes. , Balekian Hayes And Dallas CASA Host Children in the Care of Dallas County Child Protective Services, Family Law, Child Protective Services

Pro bono/Community Service

• Wipe Out Kids Cancer 
• Federal probono action filed on behalf of an elderly woman that ultimately died as a result of injuries she received from her arrest during an event of dementia. https://www.courthousenews.com/cops-accused-of-overkill-on-sick-woman/, 2013
• EVENTS FOR TDFPS: The firm routinely hosts events for children in the care of CPS to allow them the opportunity to have "relaxation days" at our expense. , 2019
• Auxiliary Board for Children's Medical Center , 2017
• Dallas Foster Care Toy Drive: Assist with the collection of gifts for hundreds of children that were placed into the care of TDFPS after November 15 of any given year and were not placed on a Christmas registry. 

Educational Background

• St. Mary's University- JD/MBA, 2000
• Southern Methodist Univeristy - BBA, 1997

Verdicts/Settlements

• Jury Verdict awarding permanent managing conservatorship to the family of Mother , 2017
• Jury Verdict terminating parental rights of other parent. , 2016
• Settlement awarding Father 50% of access to his child. , 2019

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Lawyers of Distinction, 2019
• Lawyers of Distinction, 2018

Scholarly Lectures/Writings

• Authored an article for publishing by the State Bar of Texas section report regrading the changing movement of dfivorce due to millennial marriages. , Author, What You Need to Know About Millennial Divorces , State Bar of Texas - Family Section Report , Family Law, 2019
• Discusses the unique challeneges that face the older generations while going through a divorce. , Author , Top 3 Challenges to Expect During a Gray Divorce, Baby Boomers, Financial, Family Law, 2019
• Authored an article published by Texas Lawyer and various other publications regarding the changes to child support under the new Legislative updates to the Family Code , Author, Big Changes Coming for Texas Family Code , Texas Lawyer, Family Law, 2018

Bar/Professional Activity

• Dallas Bar Family Law Board, 2019
• Missouri State Bar , 2017
• Oklahoma State Bar, 2016
• Georgia State Bar, 2015

Special Licenses/Certifications

• Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Child Welfare, 2020
• Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialiazation in Family Law, 2019
• Credentialed mediator in matters involving CPS, 2018
• Credentialed Mediator in Basic and Family Law , 2017

Videos

• CLE on adversary hearings in a CPS case. , Adversary Hearings and Service Plans , Child Welfare, Family Law, CPS, 2020
• , Untying the Knot: Texas Family Law Bar Saw Divorce Filings Surge as COVID-19 Lockdown Ended, Family Law, 2020
• , Family Law and Divorce, Family Law, 2018
• Video created by Lawyers of Distinction to highlight the legal acheivments of Kris Balekian Hayes and the lawyes of distinction group. , Kris Balekian Hayes , Family Law, 2019

Honors/Awards

• New addition to the Board in the area of special projects. , Dallas Bar Association- Family Law Section Board Member , Dallas Bar Association, 2020
• , Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer, 2021
• , Best Law Firms , US News, 2022
• , Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyer in America, 2022
• , Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyer in America, 2021