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Ms. Dorothea Elaine Laster
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Ms. Dorothea Elaine Laster

4.9
56 reviews

2114 Valley Crest Drive, Arlington, TX 76013

Family Law, Adoptions, Child Support and 8 more

About Ms. Dorothea Elaine Laster

Attorney Dorothea Laster, B.S., J.D., LL.M. is an aggressive and effective litigator, and is hard-working and zealous in the pursuit of her client's goals. She has extensive experience filing and prosecuting employment discrimination cases in the Northern, Eastern and Southern District of Texas, and has several years of experience in personal injury and insurance defense. She excels at taking depositions and in motion practice. Ms. Laster's primary practice area for the last thirty years has been Family Law, which she has practiced in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties. Her work includes Divorce, Custody, Adoptions, Grandparents Rights, Terminations of Parental Rights, and CPS Defense. She enjoys filing Motions for New Trial and Appeals, and is especially proud of the appellate work she has done in n the Interest of L.S., 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 8963, and In the Interest of N.L.T., 420 S.W.3d 469, 2014 Tex. App. LEXIS 494, 2014 WL 130552. Ms. Laster attended the University of Nebraska and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science in 1988. She was a Patricia-Harris Fellow at the University of Nebraska-College of Law, graduating with Distinction in 1991. Ms. Laster attended the University of Notre Dame’s London, England Campus and earned her LL.M. Degree in International Law in 1993, graduating Cum Laude. Ms. Laster is a trained mediator, having earned her mediator certification in 2011 from the Texas Woman's University. Ms. Laster also earned her certificate as a Family Law Mediator in 2017 from Dispute Mediation Services of North Texas, and has completed the additional Family Violence Mediator requirements. Ms. Laster volunteered with Fathers for Equal Rights, for approximately a decade and has answered over seventeen thousand legal questions for educational purpose on www.AVVO.com to date. Ms. Laster also served for seven years in the Signal and Adjutant General Corps in the Nebraska Army National Guard and the Tennessee Army Reserves beginning in 1982. Ms. Laster earned a commission as a Reserve Army Officer in 1987.

 

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Child Custody
Posted by Monique
July 12, 2021
Hired Attorney

Ms Laster provided outstanding service and she was able to get everything I asked for. She is a good communicator, responsive, knowledgeable and delivers results. Ms Laster was referred to me by another attorney because of the complexity of the case. I am very pleased and recommend Ms Laster for your legal needs.

Child Custody
Posted by Tamara
July 10, 2021
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I hired Miss Dorothea in my child custody case. Which included but not limited to: custody, child support, divorce & mediation. This was a very scary time for me seeing as though I was faced with being sued by two men at once in Dallas County and in Fort Worth. Miss Dorothea did not hesitate to jump into action in both cases. She was very knowledgeable and comforting the entire process! She won both cases in my favor Hallelujah! I couldn't believe it I was standing there alone against these two powerful men and Miss Dorothea with her experience coupled with compassion and know-how, pleaded my case before the judge and we won! I wouldn't dare hesitate to hire her if I ever needed her again or to refer her to anyone that needs help in any of these areas of law.

 
Family Law
Posted by Pam
July 06, 2021
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Excellent Service and Great Results. Ms. Laster is hands down the best attorney I have ever worked with over the last 15 years. My case was very difficult and I was so thankful to have Ms. Laster in my corner. She is knowledgeable, tough and will NEVER miss a deadline. I will forever recommend Ms. Laster to anyone who needs a TRUSTED family attorney.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 4
    • Adoptions
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Divorce
  • Civil Service Appeals
  • Other 5
    • A Family Lawsuit
    • Grandparent Rights
    • Family Law Appeals
    • Family Law Modification
    • Family Law Enforcement

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    Free initial consultation
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  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Hopkins-Laster Law Office
  • Additional Links
    https://hopkinslasterlaw.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Texas
    United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
    United States Supreme Court
    Bar Fellowship
    1988-1991. Member, Allen Moot Court Board, 1989-1991. Member: State Bar of Texas.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Notre Dame
    Class of 1993
    LL.M.

    University of Nebraska
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Nebraska
    Class of 1988
    B.S.
    Political Science, with distinction
  • Military Service
    Army National Guard, First Lieutenant, 1982-1991

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    Ms. Dorothea Elaine Laster was admitted in 1991 to the State of Texas.
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    Ms. Dorothea Elaine Laster is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and United States Supreme Court.
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    Ms. Dorothea Elaine Laster attended Notre Dame and University of Nebraska.

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