Jacqueline M Dodd
Dallas Plano Divorce Lawyers | Family Law Attorneys | Collaborative Law | Divorce | Child Support & Custody | Juvenile Crime
* Divorce litigation
* Complex property solutions (including valuation of business entities and other complex assets and analysis of options for division)
* Asset tracing (to identify prove a client’s separate property claim or uncover assets)
* Custody/visitation litigation
* Development of parenting plans
* Collaborative Practice (for all aspects of family law issues)
* Mediation
* Modification (support, custody and parenting plan issues)
* International custody disputes (Hague Convention)
* Child support (establishment, modification and enforcement)
* Paternity
* Family violence (for clients in need of protection as well as those needing representation against false claims)
* Pre and post marital property agreements
* Defense of criminal allegations against minors
Minor children may face a variety of criminal charges today, including DUI/DWI, Minor in Consumption, drug offenses, assault, and property damage. This is a stressful event for children and their parents. Effective legal representation can ensure that your child’s legal rights are protected and that steps are taken to assist the child as necessary. Additionally, the manner in which the charges are handled may have implications for the child as an adult.
The laws relating to criminal offenses for a minor vary in significant ways from the law relating to offenses by adults. Our firm has the expertise and experience to effectively represent minors who are accused of criminal offenses. Jackie Dodd prosecuted cases against children on behalf of the State of Texas in the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office for 6 years, and began defending children against such offenses in 2007.
The juvenile justice system specifically addresses these criminal charges for children aged 10 – 16, and has jurisdiction over the child through the age of 18.
Jacqueline M Dodd
Allison & Johnson
5000 Legacy Dr #160
Plano TX 75024-3112
Tel: 972 608-4300
Fax: 972 608-4301
E-mail: jackie.dodd@aj-familylaw.com
Areas of Practice:
- Family Law, Litigation and Collaborative Practice
- Alimony & Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Juvenile Law
- Paternity
- Prenuptial Agreements
With more than six years of trial experience at the Dallas District Attorney's office, Jacqueline M. Dodd has tried over 150 cases. Her ability to negotiate, communication with and navigate the courtroom along with a strong work ethic allows her to fiercely represent her clients and their children.
A magna cum laude graduate of Texas Tech University, Dodd received her bachelor of science in Human Development and Family Studies. She continued her education by receiving her teaching certification in primary education with a specialization in early childhood development from the State of Texas.
Following her teaching certification, Dodd continued at Texas Tech University for law school. She was active in trial advocacy receiving several awards: Champion of the Tech Mock Trial Competition, the CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, and was a member of the national mock trial team. Dodd was a founder and officer of the Texas Tech Health Lawyers Organization. During law school she gained a certification in basic mediation.
After graduating law school, Dodd interned at the District Attorney's office in the family violence division drafting protective orders. She became licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2001 where she went on to practice law as an Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County. Throughout her time at the District Attorney's office, she had the unique opportunity to prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanor to felony for both adult and juvenile offenders. Being exposed to the criminal system, Dodd saw a need and opportunity to practice family law to advocate for her clients and their children.
Dodd is a member of the State Bar of Texas (Family Law and Juvenile sections), the Dallas (Family Law Section and Collin County Bar Associations (Family Law and Juvenile sections) and the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. She is also an active member of her community, currently volunteering at the SPCA, a local animal shelter, as well as Children's Medical Center of Dallas.
The family law and divorce attorneys of Allison | Johnson represent clients throughout the Dallas Fort Worth Plano area, including Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Richardson, Anna, Blue Ridge, Celina, Copeville, Fairview, Farmersville, Josephine, Lavon, Lucas, Melissa, Murphy, Nevada, Parker, Princeton, Prosper, Westminster, Weston, Wylie, Ft Worth, and the Park Cities (Highland Park and University Park). Our lawyers also represent clients throughout Collin County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, and Denton County Texas.
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