Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Dallas, TX

As owner and partner of Cruz Family Law PC, Monica Cruz handles family law cases in the Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis and Rockwell counties. Fluent in English and Spanish, she has experience working in the Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General and handles matters of alimony, child support, protective orders, child custody, divorce, modifications, temporary restraining orders and enforcement lawsuits. While she is always prepared to go the distance to protect her clients, she also recognizes the value of negotiation and works to settle cases through settlement conferences, arbitration and mediation.

Ms. Cruz was named one of the Top Lawyers of North America and the Top 100 Latino Business Leaders in the United States. Cruz Family Law, PC was recognized as one of The Best Law Firms in America. A member of the Minority Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association, she also works with the Dallas Olympian and Paralypian Association. Ms. Cruz served 6 years on the District 1 Grievance Committee. She has spoken at conferences for the annual State Bar of Texas meeting and has published several written pieces.

She graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a Spanish minor in 1999. While earning her undergraduate degree, Ms. Cruz was on the dean’s list and a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. At Texas Tech University School of Law, she earned her Juris Doctor in 2005. While in law school, she attended summer courses and gained international experience at the University of Guanajuato in Mexico.

A trusted representative for individuals and families who are working through a stressful time, Ms. Cruz reviews, drafts and negotiates settlement proposals, final decrees of divorce, requests for disclosure, Rule 11 agreements and mediated settlement agreements. Her unique experience working with the Assistant Attorney General makes her extremely prepared to handle child support cases.