Attorney Profiles

Deborah C. Coleman

Dallas, Texas
Managing Attorney
Dallas County Family Law
phone (866) 378-4705
          (214) 252-9099
fax     (214) 520-9941

Web Pages

Texas Fathers' Rights Attorneys
The Texas Attorney.TV

Ms. Coleman was born in Wichita Falls, Texas but grew up in the Metroplex where she graduated from Irving's MacArthur High School in 1988.

Ms. Coleman received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas with double majors in Political Science and Criminal Justice in 1992. From there, she earned a Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1995.

Ms. Coleman was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in November 1995. She has also been admitted to the United States Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.

During her career, Ms. Coleman has practiced in the areas of family law, personal injury, worker's rights and general business law. Her primary focus now is on all aspects of family law including, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, child protective services, modifications, military divorces and adoptions. Ms. Coleman also handles collaborative divorce cases and has served as a mediator for both Civil and Family cases.

Ms. Coleman believes strongly in being an advocate for her client's rights while always keeping the best interests of the family as a goal.

Professional Training

  • Abrams Mediation & Negotiation, Inc. Advanced Negotiation & Mediation Skills Training
  • Texas Women's University Negotiation
  • Texas Women's University Advanced Family Mediation
  • State Bar of Texas - Collaborative Family Law in Texas
  • Advanced Family Law Collaborative Training Chip Rose
  • Ad Litem Training DBA/Hon. Debra Lehrmann

Areas of Practice

  • 100% Family Law

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1995
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas

Education

  • Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1995
    Juris Doctorate
  • Midwestern State University, 1992
    Bachelor of Arts
    Major: Political Science
    Minor: Criminal Justice

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
  • College of the State Bar

Past Employment Positions

  • Huffman & Associates, 1996-2001
  • Kimberly A. Stovall & Associates, 2001-2004
  • John H. Carney & Associates, 2004-2007