Reviews

Ms. Bode was a lifesaver during my divorce! She and Kristina answered every question I had in detail without ever making me feel rushed, and they were there for me every step of the way. I can't say thank you enough!

I previously had a family court case with Mrs Bode as my counsel, that ended with a favorable joint custody agreement in 2020. At the end of 2022, my child's mother (joint conservator) had  passed away. Within hours of her death, her husband  immediately communicated that he would be adopting my son for full custody. Within seconds of receiving that information, I immediately called Mrs Bode in Denton county and (doing my best to keep my emotions restrained) I told her the situation. Knowing me, Mrs Bode working with me for about 9 months in 2019/2020, selflessly instrucked me to fly up to Dallas and reclaim my son. She aggressively counciled me with only one objective: "you need to get your son. He needs his father" and to earn roll him into Central Texas where I live. Nothing else mattered to her in that time period. Knowing that financial services would go to a local Travis county lawyer. In those next 72 hours, Mrs Bode persistently demanded updates hourly on the situation. The family court case was determined to stay in Denton county, but her decisive actions prevented many legal obstacles that the other party was attempting to establish against me. As soon as it was established that Denton was the deciding county, Mrs Bode did what she did best. Fight. Every moment was pressure, much aggravation on my part, and perseverance. Every morning to evening, instructions to me was mechanical and relentless in collecting all data, facts, medical records, communication documentation to the strictest detail. This was not a point too simply win this case, it was a means to get my son in the best care possible. That was with his father. For some context, a primary issue of our original court order (2020), was that we fought for my son's special needs services, being high level autistic elementary student. Before the first court order agreement, his autism and speech impediment we're not acknowled, and services were odenied before Mrs Bode involvement in the 2020 joint custody case. Back to the current 2023 custody court case: The day of court was embarrassing for the opposing party. Not only had Mrs Bode's team prepared me for every possible Court scenario (which every day until court, we fought constantly regarding my readiness), but her teams own preparation for interrogation of the opposing witnesses, resulted in the judge having to constantly educate/reprimand the opposing witness and council in being in accordance to obeying Denton Family Court law. I would have felt bad, but they wanted to take me from my son's life. Fuck em'. By the time the opposing counsel came to examine me, I lasted about 4 minutes on the stand. I believe the opposing counsel wanted to get me off the stand as quick as possible. 2 weeks later we received a statement from the courts that the judge awarded full guardian rights and responsibilities to me, over my son. All requests from the other party were denied. Conclusion:  Because of Mrs Bode, I am able to give my son the specific medical, social, recreational and religious needs that are entitled to every child. But most of all, he gets his father, and I got my son.

Thank you so much for helping with the closing of a property sale. Your office helped ensure my paperwork was complete and you gave me an appointment in an expeditious manner. Your staff was very kind and patient.

Colby Berry is a good man, he was tremendously helpful with a difficult legal matter. Thank you Hayes, Berry, White, and Vanzant!

Going to the lawyer is not ever fun. This was a far better experience than I expected and would definitely go back again.

Diana was very kind and helpful

Just like going to a dentist no one really likes to have to hire an attorney. There are those times in one's life that it does become necessary. In my lifetime I've had to deal with a few dealing with family matters, wills, POA's, a divorce and other legal documents and situations that made having attorney not just necessary but also the smart thing to do. I'm from Denton county and I was very fortunate to be able to hire Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant for my situation's. Their commitment to excellence is more than five stars it's hard to express how totally impressed I have been with not only the attorneys, but their entire staff and especially their paralegals. The responses are timely, precise and led me to the very best outcome for my particular situations. I would highly recommend them, certainly in any type of family law and any other type of attorney needs that you might have. I personally dealt with Colby Berry and Renita Brown they are the most professional that I've ever had the pleasure to conduct my business with. P. Montgomery

If there was a way to put more stars I would! I had a divorce go on for 8 or so years because of the prior attorney I had gave me the run around and didn’t do her job correctly but, long story short Kirsten Boyd did it and stayed on it until we got what we needed done!! She broke down everything so it was easily understood!! Worked with me financially and just did a phenomenal job!! Still after that day any advise I need for anything I call her!! Thanks for everything Kirsten!!