I understand the hardships that may occur in your life. As your attorney I will offer my knowledgeable legal expertise to better serve you while going through divorce and other family-related matters, including child custody and support. I am a credentialed family mediator and I will always seek to settle any problem you have outside of the courtroom. However, no matter what your situation may be, I am not afraid to fight for you and your family.
1988-1997
Since 1996
2006 - Current
Law Office of Milena Christopher
Handling primarily Family Law, Family Mediation, Family Collaborative Law, Wills, Probate, Business, Contracts, Basic Estate Planning, Gun Trusts, Digital Trusts. Managing staff of three individuals who assist in providing excellent client care.
2005 - Current
Texas State University
Assist students with legal difficulties, including family law issues, landlord/tenant concerns, wills and trusts, and civil disputes.
1992 - 2000
Law Office of Milena Christopher
Originated in Ft. Lauderdale, where practice consisted of family law, criminal law, and government contract work. Handled personal caseload while managing a staff of 26 employees. The office processed thousands of cases each month, including hundreds of cases in court each week. It became the largest female-owned law practice in Ft. Lauderdale. Continued practice in Florida for 1 and 1/2 years while transitioning/moving to Texas.
1992 - 1993
Bench & Bar Mediations
Certified by the Supreme Court of Florida to mediate all family issues, including but not limited to child custody, parental visitation, child support, alimony, property settlement issues and post-divorce matters.
1987 - 1992
Broward County State Attorney's Office
Culminating in position as a Special Unit Prosecutor handling Sex Crimes and Child Abuse; promoted consistently through Juvenile Division, Felony Trial Division, and Lead Felony Trial prosecutor positions. Duties included investigating, filing and prosecuting cases including Capital Sexual Battery, Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary, Kidnapping, Attempted Murder and Murder.
1985 - 1987
J.D. (1987) | Law
Completed Law School while raising a family - one child at home and one "in transit"
Hays Caldwell Women's Center
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Texas Mediation Credentialing Assosciation
