Leslie M. Hope

Top rated Family Law attorney in Dallas, Texas

Hope Family Law P.C.
Leslie M. Hope
Hope Family Law P.C.

Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 1992

Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025

Hope Family Law P.C.

8080 N Central Expy
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206 Visit website
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Revered within her legal community for her continuous efforts in progressing the standard of client care in her industry to even greater heights for over three decades, Leslie M. Hope aims to give her clients the top-quality representation they deserve in putting their contentious family law matters firmly in the past so that they can move on to their bright futures. The president of Hope Family Law P.C., in Dallas, Texas, she routinely takes on matters pertaining to divorce and separation, child custody and support, pre- and postnuptial agreements, and property division, along with many more.

Ms. Hope completed her undergraduate studies in 1987, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Southern Methodist University. She went on to attend the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 1992. She became licensed to practice law in Texas the same year she graduated from law school, and later on, gained admission to practice before all the federal district courts of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Balancing her enthusiastic zeal for giving her clients the peace of mind they deserve with her fiery representation in and out of the courtroom, Ms. Hope leaves no holds barred in her efforts. For her many contributions, she has been rated “Excellent” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well.

Moreover, Ms. Hope is board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a part of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. Outside her law practice, she maintains close affiliations with numerous legal organizations, including the State Bar of Texas (Family Law Section) and the Dallas Bar Association. She has also been peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 1992, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://hopefamilylaw.com/leslie-martin-hope/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Texas, 1992 
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, 1994 to Present
  • Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Board Member, 2006 to 2008
  • Dallas Bar Association, 1992 to Present
  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member
  • Annette Stewart Inn of Court, Member, 2006 to 2008
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1997
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1998
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1996
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1997
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1997
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1998

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2004

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Foster/Rescue Texas shelter dogs for transport to dog rescues in Colorado and the northeast for adoption., 2021
  • Park Cities Rotary Club, Board of Directors, 2008 to 2009
  • Park Cities Rotary Club, Secretary, 2007 to 2008
  • Volunteer taking family law pro bono cases through the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, 2025

Honors

  • Recipient of Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center Rising Star Award 2015, Dallas County Bar Association, 2015
  • Rated “Excellent” on Avvo
  • AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell

Educational Background

  • Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, B.A. Major: Political Science, 1987

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Co-author and presenter of the "Legislative Update" to the Family Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association (2007)
  • Co-author and presenter of "Rules of the Road: Maintaining High Ethical Standards" at the National Business Institute's Seminar: "A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings" (2008)
Industry Groups:
  • Family Law

Office location for Leslie M. Hope

8080 N Central Expy
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206

Phone: 214-363-4884

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2025

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