Dana J. Stewart

Top rated Family Law attorney in Frisco, Texas

Grinke Stewart Law, PLLC
Dana J. Stewart
Grinke Stewart Law, PLLC

Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 2005

Education: Texas Tech University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2025
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Grinke Stewart Law, PLLC

8501 Wade Boulevard
Suite 1460
Frisco, TX 75034 Visit website
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A partner and co-founder of Grinke & Stewart Law, attorney Dana J. Stewart has 17-plus years of experience representing families in Frisco and Dallas, Texas. He identifies his clients’ goals and helps them make informed decisions that make sense for their families. His practice areas include:

  • Divorce, including high net worth and collaborative divorces
  • Domestic violence and restraining orders
  • Property division
  • Child custody and support
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • Child protective services (CPS) matters
  • Adoptions and termination of parental rights
  • Post-divorce modifications

Concentrating on criminal justice, Mr. Stewart completed his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, at the University of North Texas in 2001. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2005. He is licensed to appear before the state courts of Texas (2005) and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. 

A knowledgeable and reliable advocate, Mr. Stewart does everything in his power to get the stress out of families and pushes for nothing short of what they require and deserve. He has advocated for the rights of several well-known sports professionals and is a certified guardian ad litem. He also frequently assists courts as an amicus attorney in child custody and other divorce matters. 

A fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, Mr. Stewart currently serves as a director of the Collin County Bar Association. Previously, Mr. Stewart was the Vice President of the Collin County Young Laws Association.  He also functioned as a barrister at the Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court and as a volunteer attorney at the Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. Furthermore, he holds memberships in the Texas Bar College, the Collin County Bar Association and the Dallas Bar Association.  

Mr. Stewart has been honored in many ways for his valuable services and achievements. In addition to the "Superb" rating, Avvo bestowed him with its Clients’ Choice and Top Contributor Awards. He was listed among the Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers by The National Advocates and the Top 10 Under 40 attorneys list by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Moreover, he was recognized among the “10 Best” family law attorneys in Texas for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and the Top 10 attorneys by the Attorney and Practice Magazine. 

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 2005, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.grinkestewartlaw.com/team-members/dana-stewart/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • State Bar of Texas, 2005
  • Collin County Bar Association, Director, 2023
  • Texas State Bar College, Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Member
  • Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court, Barrister
  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association, Director
  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association, Vice President
  • Collin County Bench Bar Foundation, Director
  • Collin County Bar Association, Director
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2009

Videos

  • Short video about how Grinke Stewart Law learns about their clients' needs, goals, and concerns to help provide advocacy with empathy. , Understanding Clients' Needs, Legal, 2023
  • Appeared on episode of MTV's True Life to discuss parental rights with two young people that were having a child., MTV True Life, Entertainment, 2014

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Certified Guardian Ad Litem, 2021

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Volunteer Attorney, 2012
  • Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Volunteer Attorney, 2016
  • Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Volunteer Attorney, 2015
  • Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Volunteer Attorney, 2014
  • Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Volunteer Attorney, 2013

Honors

  • Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers, 2022
  • “10 Best” family law attorneys in Texas for client satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2019
  • “10 Best” family law attorneys in Texas for client satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2017
  • “10 Best” family law attorneys in Texas for client satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
  • “Top 10 Under 40”, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2018
  • National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, “Top 10 Under 40”, 2017
  • Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2023
  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association, Attorney of the Year, 2014
  • The National Advocates, Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers, 2015
  • The National Advocates, “Top 40 Under 40” family law attorneys in Texas, 2017
  • National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, “Top 10 Under 40”, 2016
  • The National Advocates, “Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers”, 2018
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, “10 Best” family law attorneys in Texas for client satisfaction, 2015
  • “Top 10” Texas family law attorneys, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2019

Educational Background

  • University of North Texas, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, 2001 (Cum Laude)

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Family Law Case Law Update, Speaker, Collin County Bench Bar, Legal, 2015
  • Presentation on getting members of the bar involved with community development, Speaker, Community Events, Bar Leaders Conference, Legal, 2013

Office location for Dana J. Stewart

8501 Wade Boulevard
Suite 1460
Frisco, TX 75034

Phone: 469-598-2001

Selections

4 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2025

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